We had a fantastic busy week in Forest! The children are really enjoying our new Gingerbread center acting out roles and making works in our dramatic play center.
This week’s focus – Snow
We learned:
- Snow forms when water vapor in the atmosphere freezes into ice crystals.
- Snowflakes form in a variety of different shapes.
- Each snowflake has 6 sides
- Snow is a form of precipitation, other forms of precipitation are rain, hail and sleet.
- Light and fluffy snow is often called ‘powder.’
- Heavy snowfalls are often called ‘snowstorms.’
- Snowstorms with high winds are often called ‘blizzards.’
- Snow reflects a high level of ultraviolet radiation and can cause snow blindness. Sunglasses, goggles and other eye protection help absorb the ultraviolet rays.
- A number of winter sports rely on snow, including skiing and snowboarding.
- Recreational activities such as snowball fights, tobogganing and making snowmen are also popular in the snow.
- Skis, sleds and snowmobiles are useful transport options through snow.
- Snow can lower visibility, making driving conditions dangerous.
- The greatest 24-hour Snowfall on record for the U.S.
- 75.8” of snow that fell in 24 hours at Silver Lake, Colorado on April 14-15, 1921.
- 78.0” at Mile 47 Camp, Alaska on February 7, 1963.
Music – Ms. Kathleen read the story of the Nutcracker. The children had fun dancing to the music of Tchaikovsky.
Next week’s focus:
- Wants and needs
- Giving
Have a great weekend!
Ms. Melissa, Mr. Jay, and Ms. April
