Our caterpillar inquiry has sparked a serious case of writing-itis in our room!
I love the month of May...snowsuits are gone, the children are independent in so many ways, there are lots of chances to get outside. But most importantly, I love seeing all the skills we've been working on consolidate and become more solid. Just look at this writing to see what I mean:
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"Caterpillars make a chrysalis."
The children have been enjoying recording their observations in these blank booklets. |
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| Art work is beginning to represent our caterpillars and soon-to-hatch butterflies. |
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"I wonder why it is black. I wonder why it needs goo. I wonder why it needs paper in the cup.
This paper belongs to Lily." |
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| The children were REALLY interested in watching the caterpillars poop. Gotta love 5 year olds :) |
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| "Why do they shed? Because that's how they grow." |
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| "Caterpillars go in cocoons so..." |
Children are much more likely to engage in writing about a topic that interests them. Many of or SKs and even some JKs are eager to observe and record their findings. It is rewarding to see them automatically picking up a marker and clipboard when they see something interesting!
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