recording data. . .GARDENING journal
After we planted our seeds on Sunday, we came inside. Â It was windy and really cold so I started a fire and spread the art mat out on the floor. Â We got right to work on research journals to accompany our garden.
what you need: Construction paper ~ lined paper ~ staples
I folded a piece of purple construction paper in half and cut on the crease.  With a stack of white construction paper and lined paper, I did the same.  I lined them up and stapled them.  While I was working Big M grabbed his stack and made his right along with me.
I asked the kids to write their names on the front and Big M asked for some glue and the left over seeds. Â Great idea!!!
Right now the gardening journals are empty, but we will use them as we observe our seeds.  I will ask questions and suggest they will record their data inside.  I think today we will start with a hypothesis.  “Which seed will sprout first?  Why?”
Tips (to maximize learning): Â 1. Try to write words along with their pictures, or have your older preschool child write them. Â M and M weren’t interested, but I’ll ask again later. Â 2. Leave the journals out for them and let them put whatever they want inside. Â Your little one may surprise you and take the journal in a direction that you hadn’t thought of!
Questions (to ask your kid) : “Can you draw a picture of what you see in the peat pot right now?” Â “What words would you use to describe the seeds? Â Can I write your response in your journal?”
Any ideas of what other information we can record inside our journals?
This post is part of the Garden Lesson Plan.
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