FROM MISS LISA
We have been learning about hibernation and how animals prepare for winter. Some animals eat extra food, build a den, burrow, or make a nest before sleeping until spring. On our science table, children can explore pictures of mammals, reptiles, and amphibians that hibernate in different ways. A basket filled with moss and feathers, with a lid to keep animals “cozy and warm.” We have baskets with acorns and snow covered pine cones, this invites hands-on exploration and pretend play.
We created our own dens using cardboard boxes that we painted brown and glued moss and feathers onto them so our micro-dramatic animals can be sorted into different dens. We took a nature walk to collect items that would make the animals “cozy warm.” Then we sent them on a run around the grassy field in the back of the campus. The highlight for the children was watching the lawn mowing robot on the other side of the fence.
Group Time
I passed out different animals that hibernate to the students during group time. Then we have them eat their acorns until their tummies are super full and I sing the song Are you Sleeping and they put it in the basket when I call their animal.
Are You Sleeping
(Tune of Frere Jacques)
Are you sleeping
Are you sleeping
Little bear
Little bear
It’s getting cold outside
Time for you to hide
Cozy warm
Cozy warm
Repeat with different animals
Have a wonderful weekend
FROM MORAH CHANIE
