Caterpillar Observation

Our Caterpillars are growing and we continue to observe and make notes. We also measure the growth from our day one observation. Caterpillars are now 2 to 2.5cm.

Life Cycle of the Butterfly

Life Cycle of the Butterfly

Kindergarten students are learning about the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly. The butterfly goes through four distinct changes: Egg, Larva, Pupa and Adult. The process is referred to as Metamorphosis.

Students are observing the life stages from the larvae to the adult butterfly.  They have made several curriculum connections in both Science and Mathematics while doing their observations.  It is also a great chance to practice their writing.

• Science - living and non-living things, insects and bugs
• Mathematics - measuring, counting

 The larvae measured approximately 1cm on arrival.

Students observed the larva and made their first recording in their butterfly journals. Students also drew and coloured pictures of the four stages of the butterfly life cycle.

Earth Day

April 22nd - Earth Day 2017

Students have been learning about the significance of Earth Day and what we can all do to help protect the environment. Our Earth Day craft is a picture of the earth with an emphasis on Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Why do we celebrate Earth Day?

There is a global recognition of Earth Day as each of us has an important part to play in saving the environment. Many people around the world get involved in projects and efforts to bring an awareness to environmental issues. Many schools have clean up days and other projects to get students involved in efforts to prevent pollution. 

Why EarthPLAY? from Earth Day Canada on Vimeo.

Plants

Parts of a Plant

Students are learning about the basic parts of a plant. They assembled the parts of the plant, drew and labelled their own plant.

We have planted seeds and students are fascinated with the growth of their seeds. Students do daily observation of their seeds. They:

• Record changes they notice in the soil
• Measure plant growth
• Water plants
• Count the leaves 

Spring Has Sprung

Students have been observing changes in the weather. We are happy Spring is here so we say "Spring has Sprung!"

Scientists in Schools

I Can Be a Scientist

Our 2nd workshop from the Scientists in School team was a great success. Students were introduced to scientist roles and they were thoroughly engaged. They were introduced to the:

• Paleontologist
• Astronomer
• Marine Biologist
• Chemist
• Meteorologist 

Holiday Celebration

Norooz

Norooz is a celebration of the Persian New Year and marks the first day of Spring.  Many Iranian families around the world celebrate Norooz.  Families spread a table called a Haft-Seen, with important items that each have significant meaning in celebration of the new year. In Iran Norooz lasts for 12 days. Students don't go to school for 10 days. Imagine that!

In our kindergarten class, there are families that celebrate Norooz. Students were excited to create their Norooz painting. We painted the Hyacinth flower with a paintbrush and their fingers.

Holiday Celebrations

In March we continue to look at holiday celebrations around the world. Students have been doing an awesome job with craft representing different holidays.

Happy Holi

Holi is a Hindu spring festival that is celebrated mainly in Nepal and India. It is widely known as the Festival of Colours. This year Holi will be celebrated on Monday, March 13.