The Blossoms Buzz – Trees & Leaves

Hello October!

We spent the past two weeks learning all about trees and leaves! Trees are such a fantastic part of the fall season, with their beautiful colors and falling leaves. We discussed the life cycle of a tree, learned that trees are a type of plant, and labeled the parts of a tree. We dove into a leaf study afterwards, learning about photosynthesis and chlorophyll, why leaves change color during the autumn season, and how important those fallen leaves are to animals and insects during the winter months.

We also enjoyed a nature walk on a warm, sunny, fall day! We looked for signs of the autumn season, and Kindergarteners completed a tree study. We brought leaves into the classroom and looked at their parts, drew them, and measured them with rulers.

This preschooler is working with our Tree Puzzle. She was introduced to the vocabulary of the parts of a tree while placing the pieces of the puzzle onto the control card.
This preschooler is making a Parts of a Leaf booklet. She is practicing coloring each part of the leaf, labeling that part, and explaining to a teacher what each part of the leaf does.
This Kindergartener is being introduced to the different parts of the leaf, and what they do, using the Leaf Puzzle and label cards. Just another way to practice our learning!
This Kindergartener has traced and labeled our Tree Puzzle. He has also added some sunshine and rain to his drawing to give some more information about photosynthesis!
We collected leaves outside, observed them, and then drew a detailed drawing of them. Check out this Kindergartener adding the veins of the leaf to her drawing!
It’s time for a Nature Walk!
Ms. Kelly is explaining what may have happened to this tree for it to look this way. We also spied some tree rings which we know gives us information about how old the tree may be!
Kindergarteners each chose a tree to study. Here they are observing their tree.
This Kindergartener found an inch worm on her Tree Observation Book!
Preschoolers went on a scavenger hunt with Ms. Kelly, looking for colors, shapes and textures!
There was a page for a bark rubbing in the Tree Observation Books!
A truly beautiful day for a picnic!

Looking ahead!

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Friday, October 11 – NO SCHOOL – FALL BREAK

Friday, October 25 – Trunk or Treat!

Friday, November 8 – NO SCHOOL – Teacher Inservice

Monday, November 25 – NO SCHOOL – Parent/Teacher Conferences

Tuesday, November 26 – NO SCHOOL – Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 27-29 – NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break

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