Signs of Spring in Kindergarten

With the changing of the weather and as the months advance on the calendar, we see signs of new growth outside on the budding trees and the blooming flowers all around. The kindergarten students eagerly created a growing chart of the signs of spring that they are seeing pop up everywhere:

• There seems like there is more sunlight
• More spiders and insects are out
• Birds migrate
• We can wear short sleeves
• Baby animals are born like birds and lambs
• We can see blossoms and buds
• Green is everywhere
• It is warner so no jackets will be needed

Signs of continued and inspiring growth is also evident inside our classroom as the children work individually and collaboratively to build, strengthen, practice and stretch new skills with learning that is authentic and fun! The children came up with another list of how they have grown:

New friendships are developing

It has been delightful to watch the students move into the new season with a vigor and excitement that shows no bounds. Bodies are growing, challenges are being met, new ideas are being explored and

Physical risk taking on the "big kid" playground

Using the word wall independently when writing

Sharing insect research with the class