We started the month of October with some pumpkin math as we learned how to make a hypothesis/estimate. Every child brought in their own pumpkins to measure and weigh. We did observational drawings as well as measurements with string and rulers. The children were allowed to explore different aspects and methods of measurements. These types of measurements included measuring with: yarn, paper clips, rulers, unifix cubes, and even their own feet. While Mr. B carved our large pumpkin each of us made a prediction as to how many seeds would be inside of our pumpkin. We compared and counted the different numbers of seeds in different sized pumpkins. Surprisingly enough our medium sized pumpkin had more seeds that our large pumpkin. The children decided that this may be because it was a different kind/breed of pumpkins than the others as it was much heavier, had more sections, and was larger. They also thought that it might have been because of the sunlight and amount of water it got. Each child counted part of the seeds, added them all up, and graphed them. We also used a large number line to learn about the placement of numbers large and small. Our concentration was on numbers 0-20. Each child had a turn to bowl a pumpkin to their chosen number or numbers between 15-20. We ended the month of October with a costume contest, trick o'treating at Lady Shaw retirement home, and fun and games at school. We also got a chance to sing a song called, "The Five little Pumpkins" for the people at the retirement home. They enjoyed our singing and hand motions as we all looked great in our costumes. Thank you to all those parents that helped with Halloween Art projects and the Fall Festival.
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