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Friday, October 27, 2006

Art Class & Grassy Playground.


"I spy a Butterfly."
We had a great time on the grassy playground with this little friend being the star of the show.

TODAY'S ACTIVITY
We examined the bones that we submerged in milk, soda, and vinegar. The milk bones looked the same. Those in soda had turned dark brown. Those in vinegar had become slightly pliable (we'll leave those in over the weekend) After seeing what these things can do to bones and teeth, we made the connection to brushing teeth to protect them and keep them clean and white.

ART STUDIO
Yet another fun session in the art studio:
  • Macaroni gluing on cardboard.
  • Pipe cleaners and large styrofoam forms.
  • Scratching patterns and designs in bins of colored salt.
  • Color bears table puzzle.
  • Easel painting with metallic colors.
  • Making books at the drawing table. (most popular)


TODAY'S STORY
Milo's Hat Trick, by John Agee. An incompetent magician goes hunting for a rabbit to improve his act. he catches a bear by mistake. The bear can dive into his hat, defying belief. The bear makes his act a success. After much fame and fortune, the tired bear wishes to retire. Milo takes him back to his cave. The bear teaches milo how to do the trick for his own encore. Imagine a magician who ends his act by diving into his own hat!

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