Creative Minds

{Week 4: Science}

Activity: Tree Finds by Briana

Theme: Blooming Days         Color: Purple

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Daily Opener:  

1.       Prayer {Say a prayer with your child}

2.      Calendar {Click on the link to learn how to use the calendar}.

3.      ABC / 123 Song {Sing the ABC’s with your child & sing numbers 1-10 with your child}. 

Description:  Your child will observe and discover things that come from a tree.

Materials:

·          Tree finds {sticks, leaves, bark, pinecones, flowers, ect.}.

·          Small container

·          Piece of Paper

·          Pen

Directions:

1.       Write the word “Tree Finds” at the top of the piece of paper.

2.    Take the container along with you as you and your child go on a nature walk.

3.      While walking, discuss and observe the many trees all around.

4.      Ask your child:  What do you think you will find on the trees?

5.      On your walk, ask you child to find some things that come from a tree.

6.    Be sure to assist your child by asking questions to help:

      a.  What is on the trees?

       b.  What is on the ground by the trees?  Did they come from the trees?

      c.   What kinds of things did you find.

7.    Have your child collect the items as you go along on your nature walk.

8.  When finished, go inside and discuss the items you and your child found.

9.  Ask your child some questions about the items:

      a. What did you find?

      b. {Point to an item} What is this called?

      c.  Can you spell {____}?

10.  When finished, praise your child for a job well done!

Learning Opportunity: 

1.   Your child will observe and discover things that come from a tree.

2.  Your child will learn new words during the activity.

3.   Your child will gain confidence while discovering new items along the nature walk.

Read Aloud:  

The Tree {By Briana}

The tree is terrifically tall today,

The tree is terrifically tall,

The tree is gorgeously green today,

The tree is gorgeously green,

The tree is big and bushy today,

The tree is big and bushy,

The tree is super shady today,

The tree is super shady,

The tree is lively and lovely today,

The tree is lively and lovely everyday!

Daily Craft: Activity Jar {Click on the link to learn about using the activity jar}

*Stallone Tested and Approved:  Stallone loves participating in CM’s {Creative Minds} Science lessons, as he enjoys observing and discovering new things.  He had such a fun time going on our nature walk and exploring our plush trees all around.  He was excited to find a few things that come from a tree.  His favorite word to say today was “pinecohhhne.”  This was such a great science lesson!

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