Stringy T hings

Stringy ThingsOctober 14-18, 2013

The developmental objective for this week was to explore varieties and textures of stringy objects in the

environment and to learn different ways to manipulate and apply them.

Discovery TableOoblick was put in the discovery table for the

children to explore. The first three days different tools were put in the table for the children to

manipulate the ooblick. On Thursday string and ribbon pieces were added into the ooblick for the children to feel the different textures. On Friday a pumpkin was displayed inside the table with an

opening for the children to see the stringy insides of the pumpkin. The insides, along with the

seeds, were also in the table for the children to feel and play with.

Karson (18 mos.) Matthieu (32 mos.) Maggie (24 mos.) Marlowe (30 mos.)

Indiana FoundationsSS.5.14 Work and play cooperatively with others

M.6.4 Purposely move and manipulate different objectsM.2.15 Identify the object that has been added to the group

ELA.5.2 Intentionally make marks in substancesM.2.14 Move objects one at a time from one group or container to the other

Circle TimeFor circle time the children learned a different welcome song called “Hello, How Are You?” A string phone was

incorporated into the song that they took turns listening and replying into. The children also learned the songs “Hey Diddle Diddle” and “Five Little Pumpkins.” On the felt board were five pumpkin shapes for the children to take off and put back on while singing “The Five Little

Pumpkins.” Sam (37 mos.),Matthieu (32 mos.) Marlowe (30

mos.),Reese (31 mos.) Karson (18 mos.)

Indiana FoundationsELA.3.58 Find named pictures or textures in book

ELA.3.50 Name objects from picture booksELA.4.47 Engage in turn-taking vocalizations

ELA.7.49 Watch and listen to a story to completionELA.8.42 Imitate simple rhymes

ArtFor art this week the children were able to

incorporate string in many different aspects. On Monday they were able to paint on paper using tools made out of string. On Tuesday sculptures were created using glue and different materials

such as string and ribbon. Wednesday consisted of painting strands of rope. Birds nests were

made on Thursday using objects they brought in from home, feathers, pinecones, and bird nest

strands. On Friday the children were able to work together to paint one large box that was wrapped

in string.Matthieu (32 mos.) Sam (37 mos.) Maggie (24

mos.) Rada (36 mos.) Anika (20 mos.) Reese (31 mos.)

Indiana FoundationsFA.1.4 Compare and contrast own creations and those of others

FA.1.3 Reflect on differences and preferences as he/she encounters artworkFA.1.50 Delight in touch and feel of materials rather than what is being produced

SE.5.160 Select different art media to express emotions or feelingsFA.1.55 Show individuality in artwork

Gross MotorStrands of rope were hung throughout the classroom

resembling a spider web. The purpose of this was for the children to manipulate their bodies around the rope. Each

day two new strands were added to the web for the children to crawl under, go through, and climb over. The children were to go through their normal schedule and activities, but they had to think through it differently in

order to work around the rope. Reese (31 mos.) Rada (36 mos.) Marlowe (30 mos.)

Matthieu (32 mos.) Sam (37 mos.)

Indiana FoundationsSS.3.75 Finds ways to maneuver around an obstacle that is in the way of obtaining

something desiredP.1.1 Responds to sensory input with a variety of behaviors

P.1.4 Applies a strategy to regulate sensory inputP.1.10 Participate in a variety of gross/ fine motor and sensory activities

P.1.2 Tolerates a variety of sensory of input

Science and Math

Infant Activity

For the science and math activity the children were given different stringy foods to try. After everyone tasted the

food they were able to document which foods they liked and did not like. They also were able to compare which

classmates preferred certain foods and which foods they didn’t care for. On Monday the children were given angel hair pasta, on Wednesday cole slaw was given, and on

Friday they were given spaghetti squash to taste. Karson (18 mos.) Sam (37 mos.) Matthieu (32 mos.)

Marlowe (30 mos.) Anika (20 mos.)

Indiana FoundationsSS.2.15 Follow simple directions

M.5.10 Make choices based on sizeM.5.19 Identify when something is hot and cold

M.2.1 Select the preferred item when given two choicesS.E.4.23 React to new situations based on memory of a previous event

The infant activity this week was designed for the infants to pull different sizes and textures of ribbon and string through the top of a box. Each day a new strand with a different texture and color was put inside the box for

them to experiment with. The box was also covered in different types of string and ribbon for them to feel and

look at.Leo (13 mos.)

Indiana FoundationsP.4.1 Reaches for, grasps,

and releases objectsELA.5.1 Grasp tools

M.5.9 Distinguish big and little

M.2.14 Move objects one at a time from one group or

container to anotherM.1.2 Touch one object

Megan DowneyFCFC 465 PracticumTriangle Classroom