Kindergarteners have been exploring the fascinating world of land formations and bodies of water.
Over the past few weeks, Kindergarteners have been exploring the fascinating world of land formations and bodies of water. Their journey began with the students learning the differences between globes and maps, providing them with a broader understanding of representing Earth's features. As the exploration continued, the focus shifted toward the dynamic interplay between weather patterns and the impact they have on land and bodies of water. Students actively engaged in the lessons by reading stories and singing songs, enriching their understanding of the subject matter. The highlight of the week was a hands-on project where the children applied their newfound knowledge to create delicious graham cracker representations of different land formations and their corresponding bodies of water.
For example, students discovered that an island is a small piece of land surrounded by water, and a lake is a small body of water surrounded by land. During the graham cracker activity, students skillfully used blue frosting to shape and represent water that corresponded to the surrounding land formation. This creative and tasty endeavor not only solidified the kindergarteners' understanding of geography but also provided a fun and memorable learning experience, engaging both cognitive and sensory elements.