As I looked over recent pictures for this post I noticed a common theme. Whether the picture was taken during math while we were getting to know the special set of seven shapes called Tangrams, during Explore time with open ended materials, or outdoors when we played a color game for ASL practice, a common thread was visual learning. In fact our final social studies unit of the year is mapping- another great example of how we can learn by looking.
Have a look at us making the animals that were featured in Grandfather Tang's Story out of Tangrams. This work takes concentration, patience, and spatial awareness.
Building with blocks is a staple at Explore time...
And sometimes designing on a smaller scale is fun too!
Lastly, our study of maps seems to have rekindled an interest in a puzzle I haven't see out in a while. Great teamwork!
Visual communication is what ASL is all about. We've been practicing our color signs for a while now an it was really fun to run and switch places with a friend who was wearing a matching color. Our whole game was played without speaking- just watching and understanding name and color signs!
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