We had our maiden pool activity this week. The students were filled with excitement as they prepared for their first pool experience. Their enthusiasm could be seen as they got ready and eagerly entered the water. Once in the pool, they explored and played with a variety of resources, including watering cans, scoops, perforated bottles, hoops and bowls.

The students engaged with the materials in different ways. Some collected water from the pool, lifted it up, and watched with fascination as the water trickled through the holes of the bottles. Their excitement was evident as they called out to the teacher, “Look!” while sharing their discoveries. Others crawled through the water, pretending to be alligators and crocodiles, while some enjoyed tossing balls from one side of the pool to the other. The activity provided opportunities for exploration, imagination, movement, and social interaction as the children discovered different ways to engage with the water and materials.

As we prepare for our next unit, Sharing the Planet, the children have begun noticing the changes happening in the classroom environment. Many have shown keen interest in how the classroom is gradually being transformed to introduce the new unit. Some children have noticed the change of books in the library corner and have started engaging with the new resources.

Their curiosity and excitement are already emerging through their words and questions. We have begun hearing children say phrases such as “This is giraffe,” “This is elephant,” “What is this?”, “Two zebra,” “Touch the animal,” Duck, duck, same and “Fish.” These early interactions show their readiness to engage in the new learning journey.

To support our exploration of Sharing the Planet, we will also be introducing songs that will help the children connect with the concepts and vocabulary of the unit in meaningful and engaging ways. Here are some of the songs we will be singing throughout the course of the unit.

We look forward to a wonderful learning journey filled with curiosity, discovery, exploration, and opportunities for the children to deepen their connection with the world around them.