From the Kingfisher Encyclopedia of Animals we read each day about a different animal:
- lion
- cheetah
- elephant
After reading about each animal, we discussed what we learned and what was interesting about that animal, as well as their habitat and diet. Amazing to have an opportunity to review and learn new things with your child!
I did a different craft project than what the curriculum recommended but it was fun nonetheless! I printed from first pallete a template of the folding lion, then she colored, cut it and we folded as indicated on the directions from the website.
The same craft activity we did for the cheetah:
And the elephant:
We also added the picture of the animals that we studied this week in the habitat chart and also the animal diet chart:
Each week, we have a scientific demonstration to do and for this week, Little V got to learn why the eyes of the cats glow in the dark. We used a toilet paper tube, then one end of it we cover with blue construction paper and the other end we covered with tin foil, secured the ends with rubber bands and in a dark room we flashed the flashlight into each side and were able to see that the side with the tin foil reflected light, just like the eyes of the cats. There's a substance in their eyes that reflects light and make their eyes seem like it glows in the dark. Super cool science experiment from Elemental Science.
I'm really pleased with my choice of science curriculum, Little V has learned a lot these past few weeks and we are so looking forward to learning more and sharing as well! How I wish I had this much fun learning when I was in school!
What have you and your little ones been learning in science? Share with us, we would love to hear from you!
Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!
Vanessa Z. Pawlicki
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