Hello Red Room Families,

This week in the Red Room, we learned about the spring season and all that it brings. Spring is a time of renewal, when the weather warms, the days grow longer, and nature awakens from winter. 

We explored two wonderful books about plants and growth. The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle follows a small seed’s journey through the seasons, showing how it grows into a beautiful flower despite many challenges along the way. The story helps children learn about the plant life cycle while also teaching patience and perseverance. We also read Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert, which introduces a vibrant garden filled with flowers of every color. This book teaches children about different types of flowers, how they are planted, and how gardens grow and change over time, while also reinforcing color recognition in a fun and engaging way. 

fLOWER

We read Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert. We then used watercolors and coffee filters to create beautiful rainbow flowers. The children used pipettes (droppers) to pick up the watercolor, helping them practice their pincer grasp. 

a Tiny Seed

We read the book A Tiny Seed, and then the children painted and created their own large flower using a variety of tools, such as paintbrushes and sponge rollers. They were inspired by the big, bright orange flower on the cover of the book.