This week we had had fun and learned a great deal while enjoying many activities stemming from the tale "The Gingerbread Man".
Initially, the Kiddoes were amazed to learn the written tale was in fact traditionally an oral story. It wasn't until recently (past 100 years) that individuals chose to record the tale into the written form. This understanding came as a result of noticing that instead of having an "author" on the cover, it stated, "retold by". It was interesting watching the Kiddoes begin to think "critically" about a story while also listening for enjoyment. Their ability to detect minute details around similarities and differences within the various versions was amazing. We also focused on "beginning, middle, end" of the story and making connections to things we already know and other books.
During the week the Kiddoes were also presented with other learning experiences. They created their own unique Gingerbread Man, and the highlight of the week was decorating a life sized Gingerbread Man cookie. There was an overwhelming amount of excitement in the afternoon when it was going to be time to eat it. After recess, I announced that it was time for us to finally eat our gingerbread man. All the Kiddoes surrounded the table and started a countdown for our feast. Much to our horror, when I lifted off the cover on the cookie, our gingerbread man was gone. In his place, he left a note telling us he did not want to be our snack. However, the gingerbread man did leave us a clue as to where he was going. After deciphering the first clue, we headed to the library to see if we could find him. When we got to the library, we were sad to find out that we had just missed the crafty cookie, but he did leave us another note. The Kiddoes figured out the next clue told us that the gingerbread man was off to see our amazing Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Leusink. However, once again we missed the tricky little man, but..... he left another note to taunt us. The note told us to look for him by the leader of our school. First we tried the Vice-Principal's office, but Mrs. Geddes let us know he hadn't been there. So next we tried the Principal`s office. What luck, we just missed him again. However, Mrs. Nelson read to us the note he left in her office. It told us to find room 302, which he said was the best in the school. We left the office and went on a hunt around the school to find room 302. What we found was a surprise. Room 302 was OUR room. We opened the door and there, back on the table was our gingerbread man! We sat down to finally enjoy our tasty little man.
The conversations I overheard while the Kiddoes were eating were amazing. I loved listening to all the different theories on how our gingerbread man was able to escape. The Kiddoes were even making connections to some of our stories in their explanations.
Initially, the Kiddoes were amazed to learn the written tale was in fact traditionally an oral story. It wasn't until recently (past 100 years) that individuals chose to record the tale into the written form. This understanding came as a result of noticing that instead of having an "author" on the cover, it stated, "retold by". It was interesting watching the Kiddoes begin to think "critically" about a story while also listening for enjoyment. Their ability to detect minute details around similarities and differences within the various versions was amazing. We also focused on "beginning, middle, end" of the story and making connections to things we already know and other books.
During the week the Kiddoes were also presented with other learning experiences. They created their own unique Gingerbread Man, and the highlight of the week was decorating a life sized Gingerbread Man cookie. There was an overwhelming amount of excitement in the afternoon when it was going to be time to eat it. After recess, I announced that it was time for us to finally eat our gingerbread man. All the Kiddoes surrounded the table and started a countdown for our feast. Much to our horror, when I lifted off the cover on the cookie, our gingerbread man was gone. In his place, he left a note telling us he did not want to be our snack. However, the gingerbread man did leave us a clue as to where he was going. After deciphering the first clue, we headed to the library to see if we could find him. When we got to the library, we were sad to find out that we had just missed the crafty cookie, but he did leave us another note. The Kiddoes figured out the next clue told us that the gingerbread man was off to see our amazing Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Leusink. However, once again we missed the tricky little man, but..... he left another note to taunt us. The note told us to look for him by the leader of our school. First we tried the Vice-Principal's office, but Mrs. Geddes let us know he hadn't been there. So next we tried the Principal`s office. What luck, we just missed him again. However, Mrs. Nelson read to us the note he left in her office. It told us to find room 302, which he said was the best in the school. We left the office and went on a hunt around the school to find room 302. What we found was a surprise. Room 302 was OUR room. We opened the door and there, back on the table was our gingerbread man! We sat down to finally enjoy our tasty little man.
The conversations I overheard while the Kiddoes were eating were amazing. I loved listening to all the different theories on how our gingerbread man was able to escape. The Kiddoes were even making connections to some of our stories in their explanations.
Last week was filled with lots of laughter and learning. Without even knowing it, the Kiddoes were exposed to outcomes in all of our curricular subjects. If this week is any indication of what the next 9 months are going to bring, I know I for one, am very excited.
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