Earth Day and Wind
April 27 - May 1, 2020 This is the week we will do activities related to wind. Wind is a type of energy that we can observe and play with.
What is Wind11.mp4What is Wind?
Come learn how wind is made and make some simple toys to play with it.
Make a Simple Kite
Put the string in the middle of the kite for better performance.
Listen to the Wind Blow
Sing a song about the wind with Buffy Sainte-Marie. Watch the wind blow her feather hair decoration.
Wind Chart.pdfCan the Wind Move It?
Make a prediction if the wind will move that object. Then put the object outside on a windy day to see the results!
My Movie 4.mp4Wind Painting with Ms. McAllister
The Wind Blew
by Pat Hutchins
In this story the wind picks up everything the people are carrying and when it returns the items they get all mixed up!
Gilberto and the Wind
by Marie Hall Ets
A little boy plays with the wind. Sometimes he gets frustrated with the wind, sometimes the wind plays nicely.
Simple Bubble Recipe
2 cups of water
1/4 cup Dawn or Joy dish washing soap
Let it sit for about an hour
Optional - Some people add a little glycerin, sugar, or honey to make them stronger (see internet recipes).
Dance like the Wind
Listen to this classical piece by Chopin called "Winter Wind." Does the music remind you of wind? Get a scarf or some ribbons and try dancing like the wind while you listen to it.
April 20 - 24, 2020 This is the week that houses both Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 24) ! Let's celebrate our planet!
The Kindergarten Green Committee shared how they can take care of the Earth!
Your Tree Pictures
Arbor Day images and drawings of trees. To add yours, send it to your teachers.
Big Beautiful Planet by Raffi
Sing a Big Beautiful Planet with Raffi.
Recycle Center Field Trip
What happens to your recyclables?
Earth Day.mp4Ms. McAllister used chalk to draw a sign to remind neighbors walking by about Earth Day!
You can remind your neighbors too by making signs or using chalk!
Dr. Guha and Willow Chalk.mp4Message from the Director
Dr. Guha and her daughter sent their own message to the CYC with a chalk drawing!
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.mp4 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
How can you reduce, reuse, and recycle? Mrs. Wiest made up a song about it. Can you make a song about taking care of the Earth?
Ten Space Ships
Celebrate Earth Day by counting to 10 with these little space ships.
Words from a Garbage Truck
Join Mrs. Hurst as she reads three books about Trees for Arbor Day
Albert's Tree.mp4Albert's Tree
by Jenni Desmond
The Grand Old Tree.mp4The Grand Old Tree
by Mary Newell Depalma
The Wish Tree.mp4