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Fine Arts & Science M/W/F Class - Autumn Leaves are Falling Down!

Autumn has arrived! We have been busy playing, exploring and learning in the classroom, while watching the children’s creativity and learning blossom!


 

Exploring with play dough using wiggly eyes and decorative leaves.
 

Painting with cars.
 

Discovering colors and shapes.
 

Drawing and creating with leaves.
 

 Being creative with a birdcage & Lego.


As the seasons turn from summer to fall, the children have been observing the changes in the weather and the trees. They were wondering about the different colors; so we went to the park to pick fallen leaves and brought them back to the classroom for closer observation.
 
 

Making a tree collage.
 

Observing and drawing a maple leaf.
 

Tracing part of a leaf puzzle.


We will be learning and discovering much more as time goes by. Stay tune for more of our classroom adventures!


(Karen, Michelle, Sandy, and Matt)

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