The Sparrows' day began with art. Friends were each given a cutout sea turtle and asked to create a mosaic. Using wooden popsicle sticks, friends first spread glue all over the turtle, and then placed tiny square tiles on top, covering all of the glue.
Friends took their time and were careful and purposeful with their work.
In between art and music, we had morning meeting in the classroom, where we discussed coral, coral reef, clown fish and lionfish. We learned facts pertaining to each, and friends made many connections to the classic Finding Nemo!
Some of the items discussed were as follows:
-Corals have a stony skeleton, and look like a brain!
-Coral reefs look like underwater gardens, where a lot of sea life live.
-Clown fish are covered in a layer of slime which makes it safe for them to live in anemones.
-Lionfish have poisonous spines to protect themselves from enemies.
Keisha came to our room for music today. We sang a few songs while seated on the rug, and then some more but this time standing up and moving around. Friends sang some of their favorites like The Bee went to the Barn and John the Rabbit. Friends really enjoyed singing along to John the Rabbit, pretending they had bunny tails and chiming in on their special part to say, "Yes, ma'am."
To end music, friends sang the goodbye song and each got a chance to tap on Keisha's drum.
For choice, some friends chose to work collaboratively on a floor under the sea puzzle. The group was very focused and determined, and displayed wonderful team and turn-taking skills.
The Sparrows continued to paint the twilight and sunlight zones for our ocean display.
Ask your Sparrow why it is safe for clown fish to live in anemones.
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