Twice a day, the students in my kindergarten class have Discovery Time. This is a time to explore, investigate, create, problem solve, develop relationships and experiment. It is also a time for me to meet with small groups for guided reading, writing, math or inquiry projects. When I am not doing that, it is a time for me to sit down with students to talk about what they are doing and thinking. Discovery Time culminates with a time to share and learn from one another.
Although the main Discovery Time areas do not change, the activities available often do. Below are some pictures of what we have been up to lately.
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| weaving on the loom |
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| creating patterns |
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| taking apart radios at the take apart area |
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| comparing objects by length |
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| creating mosaics |
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| building wood sculptures |
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| expanding stories from Writing Workshop |
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| building in the construction area |
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| writing letters for friends and family |
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| practicing letter formation |
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| playing at the sensory table |
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| observing and comparing parts of plants |
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| painting |
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| reading and listening to books on CD |
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| creating at the light table |
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| finding things to represent letters for our co-created alphabet |
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| creating a still-life drawing using oil pastels |
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| enjoying a treat for the senses--carrot cake play-doh! |
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| making a plan and then replicating the plan using loose parts |
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| making carrot-applesauce muffins |
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