We are rockin' it this week! This week we are looking at and talking about rocks, real rocks and rocks with pretend magical powers, metamorphic rocks and sedimentary rocks.
Table activities include rock explore, rocks and water, tracing letters with rocks and pop rocks in unsweetened whipping cream.
Small group activities are rock painting and making a metamorphic rock snack.
KDIs for the week are-
Observing: Children observe the materials and processes in their environment.- Looking closely at the rock with a magnifying glass, seeing what happens when you drop a rock in water.
Natural and physical world: Children gather knowledge about the natural and physical world.- We will be talking about how rocks form.
Jesus Time- This week we hear about Thomas. The first time that Jesus appeared to his disciples, Thomas wasn't with them. Even though we don't know for sure where Thomas was, we do know that he was a twin. I like to think that he was giving his twin brother a heads up as to what happened to Jesus and what might happen to Jesus' followers. When Thomas returned, he didn't believe that Jesus really rose from the dead. He stated, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”(John 20:25)
The disciples were locked in the room once again when Jesus appeared one week after his first appearance. This time Thomas was there. Jesus went right up to Thomas and said, Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” (John 20:27)
Thomas proclaimed, "My Lord and My God!"
Jesus then gives a blessing to us by blessing those who have not seen, yet have believed! How blessed we are that the Holy Spirit works faith through the Word in us!
Our books of the week are -"Sylvester and the Magic Pebble" by William Steig and "Stone Soup" retold by Heather Forest and illustrated by Susan Gaber.
Have a fantastic week!
Mrs. Schneck
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