Hi – With Shavuot beginning on Saturday night, this week in Science we learned about cows and butter. (It is customary to eat dairy foods on Shavuot.) First we talked about where milk comes from. We decided on ‘cows.’ When we are talking about cows, the babies are called calves. Boys are called bulls andContinue reading “Shavuot Science”
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Beetle Science with the Pre-K
Hi – This week in Science, we learned about the life cycle of a ladybug. First, we looked at a giant ladybug and discussed what we already knew about them. It has two eyes, two antennas, and six legs (as do all insects). We talked about what other kinds of creatures the ladybug might beContinue reading “Beetle Science with the Pre-K”
Purim Happenings
Dreidel Science
Hi – This week in Science, as we celebrate Hanukkah, we learned about spinning. We began with our weekly card game to get us in the proper frame of mind. (farm with windmill, table fan, 3 watches, globe- Which three do you think go together?) Next we watched as a toy tractor moved down aContinue reading “Dreidel Science”
Honeycomb Science
Hi – With Rosh Hashanah coming up, this week in Science we thought a lot about honey. (After our weekly card game, of course… Slinky, blocks, baseball, bottle — which three do you think go together?) We know that honey has something to do with bees – but do they eat it or make it?Continue reading “Honeycomb Science”
Welcome Back Information for 2015-2016 School Year
This week your family received the “Welcome Packet” in your child’s cubby or in your home mailbox. You can always contact the office with any questions! Please note the change in our Open House: OUR OPEN HOUSE IS ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 FROM 4:00-6:00 pmĀ and will be held slightly different than in years past. FamiliesContinue reading “Welcome Back Information for 2015-2016 School Year”