Emergent Curriculum ~ Water Exploration

From a Preschooler's Perspective: Chuck E. Cheese Edition

Preschooler #1: "I'm going to Chuck E. Cheese for a couple of days!"

Preschooler #2: "I went to Chuck E. Cheez-It!"

Emergent Curriculum ~ Water Exploration

As with the construction of tall towers, involvement with Piggie and Elephant stories, and studies of magnetism (all of which have been covered in recent blog posts), water exploration is another activity that the current group of preschoolers has loved to engage in. In the classroom we have a large variety of objects and materials that we utilize to make water play more interesting and educational. Aside from increasing students' scientific knowledge, water exploration provides learning opportunities in the math, language, motor, sensory and social-emotional domains. And if we really want to see the children get excited about participating in the learning process in school ... we can just add a little dish soap to make sudsy water or some dirt to make mud!

Emergent Curriculum ~ Magnets & Magnetism

From a Preschooler's Perspective

While I was assessing a preschooler's math skills, she informed me that, "Zero means something, but it's doesn't really mean anything!"

Emergent Curriculum ~ Magnets & Magnetism

For young children, there is something magical about magnets. This excitement about objects with magnetic properties makes them a perfect choice for inclusion in our emergent curriculum. When magnets are made available, preschoolers choose to experiment with them in unique and creative ways. We have many different types of magnetic materials in the preschool classroom. In addition to allowing children to explore the scientific properties of magnets, these materials promote learning in other areas of our curriculum such as mathematics and early literacy. And while exploring collaboratively with magnets, the preschoolers are also increasing their social and language skills as well. All while having a great time, as usual, playing and learning in school!