Leaf fun

I have been busy at work and home....therefore my blog is neglected!

Here are some of the activities and topics covered:

Kindergarten:
We have done shapes, bridges, and leaves.  For shapes, we read Color Zoo and did a simple shape worksheet.   The students listened to my one of favorite fall stories for our leaf week.  I found a read aloud version at this link - Falling Leaves.  She doesn't do too many fun voices, but they enjoyed the story.  I think that the message was a bit over Kindergarten heads.  Students made "leaf" faces like the book using tracers, pencils, and crayons.  This practices fine motor skills, following directions, and creativity.  Another activity was bridges.  The story was The Three Billy Goats Gruff as well as watching Sci Show Kids on Bridges.  LEAVES video




First grade:Students have done engineering, websites, and leaves!  Students did some centers including our new Lakeshore Learning Kit about constructing a apple orchard for Johnny Appleseed's birthday.  We have practiced logging into the computer.  Plus we are working on mouse skills on the computer.  The favorite website is Sparky from the National Fire Protection Agency.  In addition, we did a week of leaf activities.  First, we completed a simple science experiment to see the chlorophyll inside the leaf.  Then created "Leaf Creatures".  Plus we got some free-choice engineering time as well.  I love to share videos along with the activities.
Here are links to the two main videos that I used as well as a You Tube playlist
Fall Play List
Fun Science Demos
Leaf Explanation - the kids are not native English speakers but the information is good!

Leaf Person

Leaf creation

Surfer, surf board

Sun

Snake