The Special Guests

On Monday, I announced that Mrs. G, our Educational Assistant, would be bringing in some special guests the following day to visit us. The children had fun trying to guess who or what the visitors would be. Were they aliens? Robots? People? We have been working on asking questions, so we took the opportunity to write out some questions to ask the visitors once they arrived:

The next morning, the special guests arrived in a small covered container. 

Mrs. G uncovered the container to reveal ... Hermit Crabs! Five of them!

The children stared in awe and asked Mrs. G question after question. 

Fortunately for us, the crabs were able to stay with us for two entire days. The children observed and recorded what they saw, what they thought, and what they wondered.

Posting on the easel what they see, think, and wonder.

The children made the hermit crabs many little drawings and cards to entertain them in their little tank.

Later, we shared our observations, asked Mrs. G the our new questions, and got to watch the hermit crabs crawl around on the carpet. Those who wanted to, got to touch or hold the crabs with a little help from the adults. 

It was a great chance to practice observing, questioning, writing, listening, and speaking without the kids not even realizing they were working!

Thank you, Mrs. G!