Measurement Math and the Morris Arboretum

Last week we continued our study of measurement.  We explored measuring our bodies and how far we could jump using non-standard forms of measurement.  Then we learned about rulers and measured various objects around our classroom.  The children were careful to line up the end of the ruler with the object they measured.  Then they all became excited to measure bigger things!  The tape measure will be introduced tomorrow!

We have also been noticing interesting words as we read Charlie and the Chocolate factory and other books in kindergarten.  When we came across the word "dozen" in one of the books, the children were excited to notice that there are a "dozen" inches on our rulers!  

Last Thursday we went to the Morris Arboretum to celebrate spring!  The children participated in lessons about trees and a lesson that reinforced the concept that all of nature is interconnected.  Here are some lovely pictures...