What We Did This Week
july 14, 2025
Today, our curious stars became little gardeners as we explored the world of seeds and sprouts! Together, we planted chive seeds and learned what they need to grow—sunlight, water, soil, and care. The children carefully filled their containers with soil, sprinkled the tiny seeds inside, and gave them their first gentle drink of water.
We talked about how plants grow just like we do—little by little, day by day. Our stars are already excited to check on their plants and watch the sprouts appear!
What we’re learning:
• Science: Understanding how seeds grow and what plants need to survive
• Fine motor skills: Scooping soil, sprinkling seeds, and watering
• Responsibility: Taking care of living things
• Vocabulary building: Words like “sprout,” “chive,” “roots,” and “stem”
Be sure to ask your child what they think their chive seeds will look like when they grow!
july 15, 2025
Little garndeners at summer camp!
Today, our stars practiced an important part of being little gardeners—watering plants! Using a pitcher of water and real cups, containers, flowers, and plants, the children explored how to care for living things through hands-on play.
Each child had a chance to carefully pour water from a pitcher into a plant or cup, learning how to control their movements while showing kindness to nature. This simple yet meaningful activity helped build both confidence and connection to the world around them.
What we’re learning:
• Science: Plants need water to grow and stay healthy
• Practical life skills: Pouring, measuring, and gentle handling
• Fine motor development: Strengthening hand-eye coordination
• Responsibility: Learning to care for living things with love and attention
July 9th, 2025
Today, our stars learned how to make butter right at school! This hands-on science experiment gave them a fun, interactive way to understand how simple ingredients can be turned into something delicious. We even talked about the science behind churning the cream and how butter is made.
Ingredients for Making Butter:
• Mason jar with a lid
• Marbles
• Salt
• Heavy whipping cream
• Paper towels
• A dish to hold the butter
Instructions:
1. Fill the Jar: We filled a mason jar halfway with heavy whipping cream, added a pinch of salt for flavor, and placed 4 marbles inside to help churn the butter.
2. Shake the Jar: With the lid securely on, we shook the jar for about 10-15 minutes. The children enjoyed the shaking process while watching the cream separate into butter and liquid!
3. Squeeze Out the Liquid: After shaking, we opened the jar and found a lump of butter! We wrapped it in a paper towel and squeezed out any excess liquid.
4. Refrigerate the Butter: Finally, we placed the butter on a dish and stored it in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
What Our Stars Learned:
• The Science of Butter: Our stars learned how churning cream turns it into butter and how simple ingredients like cream and salt can be transformed with a little science and patience.
• Cause and Effect: Through this activity, children saw how the shaking of the jar caused the cream to change into butter, helping them understand the idea of cause and effect.
• Fine Motor Skills: Shaking the jar for 10-15 minutes helped develop strength and coordination in their little arms.
• Teamwork: The children worked together, taking turns shaking the jar, fostering teamwork and cooperation.
• Cultural Learning: We also talked about how butter is used in cooking and baking, and how it is an important part of many cultures’ foods!
This butter-making experiment was a great way for our stars to explore science, teamwork, and even a little cooking! They loved seeing how the cream transformed into butter right before their eyes. Ask your child about the experiment, and maybe they’ll even help you make butter at home!
