Friday, October 10, 2014

10/09

This week in class we learned about trees.  We looked at pictures of different kinds of trees with different kinds of leaves.  We talked about the life cycle of a tree and kinds of seeds that trees have.  We did an apple tree activity where the kids cut and pasted how a seed grows into a tree and produces apples after it is grown.  We talked about parts of a tree- roots, trunk, branches, leaves, and how the sap helps to spread nutrients inside the tree.  We read a book that touched on many aspects of a tree and showed how a tree changes with each season.  The book also talked about how trees have different kinds of bark, some smooth, some rough, some bumpy, etc. 

Challenge: Teacher Jennifer challenged each of the kids to go for a walk, bring a paper and crayon, and make a rubbing of bark on a tree.  If the rubbing is brought back to our next class on the 23rd (next week the 16th is the field trip), the kids will be able to get a special prize.  Please help your children complete this activity.  Thanks!

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