Fall: Comparing and Contrasting Apples and Pumpkins

Cynthia(Nanny):
Today we created a modified Venn Diagram to review what we've learned about apples and pumpkins.
The twins did a really great job being able to place the description cards in the correct box. 

Guru Moment: When I asked them about where they grow little sister said "in a garden" then big sister added, "like a pumpkin patch!" I loved how they were able to recall their real life experience when we picked pumpkins at a pumpkin patch. Hands on/real life experiences make learning so much more fun and they remember so much better than just being told.

Arielle (Mommy):

Today I was inspired by Cynthia's comparison of apples and pumpkins with the girls to do the same with Lil while I was napping.  We created a traditional Venn Diagram with facts about pumpkins and apples.  After that was complete, we created a book, and lil used the Venn diagram as a word bank to fill in the blank spaces I provided her.  Then she illustrated each page.  This was a great opportunity to learn about the properties of matter, review the 5 senses, and discuss how things grow.  Lil added the book to her browsing box.