Bright Futures
April 2025 Newsletter
Pet Study
The Cheetah Room students are embarking on an exciting study about PETS! They are exploring different types of pets, where they live, what they eat, how to care for them, and the special ways pets make us feel. This hands-on study integrates reading, writing, science, math, dramatic play, and art, making learning both engaging and meaningful.
As a special highlight, each student had the opportunity to "adopt" their own puppy! Throughout the week, they practiced caring for their new pet, including a visit to the veterinarian, while developing responsibility and empathy. At the end of the study, they officially became pet parents and took their new puppies home.
Insect Study
Simple Machines Study
The Shark Room has been hard at work studying simple machines! To bring their learning to life, they transformed their dramatic play area into an automotive shop, where they explored how simple machines help make work easier.
Students learned about inclined planes, levers, and screws, discovering where these machines are used in everyday life. Through hands-on experiences in the block area, science center, and even the art center, they immersed themselves in all things simple machines.
To wrap up their study, students took an exciting trip to the Galesburg Area Vocational Center, where they saw high school students using simple machines in various trades. This real-world connection helped reinforce their learning and inspired curiosity about the ways these machines shape the world around us!
