In this unit study we learned all about rainbows. This unit has 5 days worth of lessons. We did this unit study with cousins, from tots to 1st grade, but it would be great for Preschool age. This unit study was tons of fun for the cousins, but I guess cousins are always ton of fun whatever… Continue reading Rainbow Unit Study
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Ants Day 6 -Ant Enemies
Today brings us to the end of our ant unit study. We learned about a few ant enemies, did some literary activities, had more fun with homophones, and ate ants on a log. We learned a lot about ants this week and had a lot of fun in the process. Ant Enemies Discuss: Anteater- The… Continue reading Ants Day 6 -Ant Enemies
Ants Day 5 -Types of Ants
For this day we learned a few different types of ants. We also had fun with homophones and counting to 100. The boys love the books that you can sing with, so I found the big book of The Ants Go Marching at the library for them. Types of Ants Discuss: There are over 10,000 kinds of ants.… Continue reading Ants Day 5 -Types of Ants
Ants Day 4: Ant Colony
Today we learned about the ant colony and did a science experiment outside. J loves science so we try to fit it in everyday that we can. We also had a fun ant hill craft and snack. T loves snacks, but I try not to make too many sweet ones! Ant Colony Discuss: How an Ant… Continue reading Ants Day 4: Ant Colony
Ants Day 3 -Ant Jobs
For today we learned about the different ant jobs. We also studied Proverbs 6:6 and talked about working diligently. We learned today with some literature, writing, math, crafts and a picnic lunch. The boys enjoy eating lunch outside. Ant Jobs Discuss: There are three main ant jobs; queen ant, worker ants, and male ants. Queen Ant-… Continue reading Ants Day 3 -Ant Jobs
Ants Day 2 -Ant Life Cycle
Today we learned about the life cycle of an ant. We also learned about an ant year and played a math game. T liked playing with those tiny plastic ants that I found. He seems to like bugs more than J does. I’m glad he doesn’t take after his Mama, I can’t stand them! Ant Life Cycle… Continue reading Ants Day 2 -Ant Life Cycle
Ants Day 1 -Ant Anatomy
For our fist day of our ant unit study we studied ant anatomy. We learned that like all insects ants have 3 main body parts; head, thorax, and abdomen. We made a craft, played with math, read some books, and had some writing activities. Ant Anatomy Discuss: Ants are usually 2-7mm long. Ants, like all insects, have… Continue reading Ants Day 1 -Ant Anatomy
Ant Unit Study
In this unit study we learned about ant anatomy, the ant life cycle, ant jobs, ant colonies, types of ants, and ant enemies. We spent some time outside for this unit study so I would recommend doing it during nicer weather. I did this unit study with my 1st grader and I recommend it for… Continue reading Ant Unit Study
Butterflies Day 4 -Butterfly vs. Moth
For the last day of our butterfly unit study we focused on the differences between butterflies and moths. We made a Venn diagram, wrote and acrostic poem, studied a dead moth, and talked about how butterflies find their host plants. This unit was fun with our live butterflies and we all learned a lot. Butterfly… Continue reading Butterflies Day 4 -Butterfly vs. Moth
Butterflies Day 3 -Butterfly Anatomy
Now we have moved on to the anatomy of butterflies and moths. We experimented with how butterflies eat, discovered what symmetry is, and made some butterfly snacks today. T loves when we make things with food, he is my big sweet eater! Butterfly & Moth Anatomy 1. Discuss: Explain that butterflies and moths are both insects. The order… Continue reading Butterflies Day 3 -Butterfly Anatomy