WE CAN SEE
We can see geese.
We can see tree tapping.
We can see running water.
We can see sprouting flowers.
We can see a robin.
Students were asked to think about a compliment or connection to KB's book. Here is an example of thinking that was shared!
BG - I liked the robin because yesterday I saw a robin in my backyard.
MJ - How do you know it's a robin?
KB - It's a robin because robins have black and orange on them.
NB - You mean red?
KB - It looks like orangey red.
LT - I like the same thing BG said.
MJ - What did he say?
BG - I like the robin.
LT - I like the robin because it's orange and black and I never seen a robin.
I am wondering where the thinking and connections to all of the amazing "We can see" projects will lead us next?
Perhaps a group will extend their thinking around a visit to the maple sugar bush (i.e. What is tree tapping? How do you make maple syrup? Can you get syrup from any tree?). Will this investigation also lead to a connection to signs of spring? (i.e. Why do we only tap trees in the spring?).
Perhaps a group will extend their thinking around signs of spring, an idea KB provoked in his book and that will be highlighted as we take a walk next week around our school yard to see what changes have occurred. (i.e. What do you see? What are you thinking? How do you know spring is here? What changes can we see? Why is there so much MUD?).
Perhaps a group will continue their investigation into animals whereabouts now that the snow has gone and spring is in the air. (i.e. Where are bees now? What are bears doing? What can we learn about robins? Where have they been all winter? Where have worms been all winter? How do the robins know where to find them?).
Time will tell what students new inquiry focus will be. Stay tuned!
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