Friday, April 5, 2013

Curriculum Notes: ELEMENTARY



MARCH

Ms. Manda’s class has been studying South America, focusing on both its political and physical geography. We have been talking about the colorful festivals celebrated on this vibrant continent.  

We have been learning the song "Los Pollitos":



A special book we have been sharing is Venezuela ABCs by Sharon Katz Cooper.  



In our science curriculum we have been turning our focus to our favorite subject – GARDENING!! -talking about our future garden plans and studying our composting worms. Thanks to our new farmer Max and Sunflower parent Mindy Goldberg for coming to talk to our class about their farms! In our practical life activities we have been working on weaving.

APRIL

For the month of April, Ms. Manda’s class will be studying Australia.  We will be talking about the different geographical features of Australia and New Zealand, and studying aboriginal customs.  We will learn the song "Willoughby Wallaby Woo":



In our science curriculum, we will begin talking about life cycles of butterflies, frogs, and seed planting. 

Our special book for the month will be Let’s Look At Spring by Sarah L Schutte.  



Our practical life activity will be measuring soil for planting!

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