Tracks, Tracks, Tracks--when we arrived this morning we were greeted by so many animal tracks. We saw tracks from raccoons, mice, deer, turkeys, opossums, and probably weasels. In our classroom we noticed the pine needles were disturbed and are thinking the turkeys were looking for lunch. There were still some tracks left in the afternoon too. Kindergarten joined us to look at the tracks and ruffled pine needles.
The tracks renewed an interest in our track book. It was used to match tracks and wonder about tracks. Later, in the afternoon, it was also used as a magic book and directions to build a bridge.
The morning group settled into play almost immediately. One group explored the ice in the can and tried to melt it with the water from their water bottles. It evolved into cooking soup and drumming. Later it was abandoned and that group went on to make a slide on the rock and slid down backwards and upside down.
Another morning group made a catapult, pretended to be animals and owners, climbed a tree, and made beds in the digging area.
In the afternoon there were some disagreements about who could be Moana and Maui or Elsa, Anna, and Christoph. We also spent time working out how to kindly tell someone you want to play with someone else for awhile. Eventually the Moana and Frozen movies were played simultaneously. The Frozen movie evolved into building a bridge and using suitcases (large logs/boards) to travel on an airplane. This was all possible because the witches, on stick brooms, gave them magic powers.
The next time we will be in the forest it will be 2018. It is hard to believe how quickly time is passing.
One standard addressed today was:
Social Competence
C.EL. 4 Engages in social problem solving behavior and learns to resolve conflict.
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