Two blog posts in one week! Boom!
We had another great day of STEM! I am totally loving this. And, if you have read my previous blog posts, you know that STEM is new to me.
We built ramps for pumpkins.
First we brainstormed ways to build a ramp and tested them as a class. We sketched our test ramps on chart paper. Then, I set the timer for 10 minutes and everyone designed ramps on paper. I love how they really put thought into how to draw the blocks.
Next, we were off to the auditorium to put our designs to the test!
We worked by table. I really like my kids to practice teamwork. Sometimes, this is the hardest part of the activity!
We got another 10 minutes to perfect our ramp.
After our test time, we had 5 minutes to build our actual ramp. Only one group couldn't seem to agree. Then, it was time to roll those pumpkins!
My very limber co-teacher measured the distance each pumpkin rolled. Our winning pumpkin ramp building team won the little pumpkins by rolling their pumpkin 86 inches!
Now for the Giveaway!
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https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Vintage-Kindergarten
This is my latest product! I am super excited to use it next week!
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Centers-for-Turkey-Time-2190814
I had to test it out Friday on some cutie pie models! It was a success! They wanted to do these activities instead of Groups! And they were at dollhouse! That's a BIGGIE!
Here are some photos of the 4 centers - 2 math and 2 literacy.
Spin and write. I used our favorite markers and sight words. For some of my other kids, I will use their name or letters.
Feather a turkey. Use the feathers to make simple CVC words. For some of my kids, we will use just beginning sounds.
Roll and color. Look at these fantastic jumbo double dice! I found them at Amazon!
I should own stock in Amazon!
Make a turkey - Put the feathers in numerical order on the turkey.
Would you like to win this center set? Please follow my TPT store and leave your email in the comment section of this blog. On Monday, I'll have my gang choose the winner and I'll email it to you!
Maybe we can't all be stars -
I had to test it out Friday on some cutie pie models! It was a success! They wanted to do these activities instead of Groups! And they were at dollhouse! That's a BIGGIE!
Here are some photos of the 4 centers - 2 math and 2 literacy.
Feather a turkey. Use the feathers to make simple CVC words. For some of my kids, we will use just beginning sounds.
Roll and color. Look at these fantastic jumbo double dice! I found them at Amazon!
Maybe we can't all be stars -
But we can all shine!
Holly
I like your ramps. Michelle Miller millertimenow@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteMy kinders would love this during center time! It's their favorite time of the day. :) Thanks for sharing some great ideas!
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