Transitional Kindergarten News

Wrapping Up Our Africa Unit! 🌍🦒

 

What an exciting week we have had as we begin wrapping up our Africa study! Our classroom has been full of creativity, hands-on learning, and lots of fun as students explored the art, animals, and cultures of Africa.

This week, students created their own hieroglyphics on handmade “papyrus” paper after learning how ancient Egyptians used symbols to communicate and record history. They were so proud to write and draw using this ancient style of writing!

We also learned about the beautiful patterns and traditions of Kente cloth from Ghana. Students practiced weaving paper strips to make their own Kente-inspired designs and added colorful geometric lines and patterns to complete their artwork.

Our young artists had a blast using clay to sculpt their imaginative “mixed-up” African animals — combining different animal features to invent brand new creatures! The creativity and problem-solving they showed were incredible.

Students also finished adding final details to their researched Madagascar animals. They carefully observed colors, textures, and physical characteristics to make their paintings come to life.

One of the highlights of the week was meeting Bavly, who grew up in Egypt! Students asked thoughtful questions about life in Egypt, the pyramids, food, language, and more. Then, the class challenged Bavly and Miss Voigt to a hilarious game of “Are You Smarter Than a TK Student?” — and the students were very proud of how much they knew!

📅 Save the Date!
Wednesday, May 13 | 4:30–6:00 PM

Join us for our Grand Finale Open House!
Your child will give you a special tour of all their hard work, sharing what they’ve learned about African animals and biomes.

✨ Students are SO excited for this special event!
🍪 Light refreshments will be served

Thank you for your continued support—we are so proud of all the learning, creativity, and excitement happening in TK!