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What miss mitchell saw

8/6/2020

 
Today we read 'What Miss Mitchell Saw' story by Hayley Barrett, art by Diana Sudyka. Thanks Ms Lauren! What did you think of the story? If you missed it, don't forget that you can still watch it on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/herschellmuseum. 

One of the things I enjoyed most about this was book was how persistent and observant Miss Mitchell Was. Constantly looking and observing the night sky. You can be like Miss Mitchell too! When was the last time you went outside at night and just obersrved the night sky?
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Alternatively I have also come up with this great quiet time activity inspired by 'What Miss Mitchell Saw' and the popular 'I Spy' series. I had a left over jar (thanks Bread Hive!) though I recommend plastic in case we drop them. I filled mine with glitter, star sequins, and foam space stickers I stuck together, black beans, and dyed rice. The stars, black beans, dyed rice, and glitter were meant to give it the feel of the night sky! Before assembling the 'hidden' objects, my space foam pieces, I made a list, can you find: Two orange planets, a planet with three rings, four astronauts, etc.

But you can make your jar any theme, with any 'hidden' objects. Small toys, Dollar Tree items, Marbles, etc. filled with beans, rice, glitter, or Styrofoam pellets! What will you make?

Ps, to dye my rice for my jar (or sensory bins!) I use this great recipe below:

Colored rice

You will need:
  • Large bowl
  • Spoon
  • 1 Cup rice
  • 1 Teaspoon vinegar
  • 3-4 drops food color
  • Cookie sheet to dry on
Directions:
  1. Place rice, vinegar, and food color in bowl
  2. Mix thoroughly with spoon until evenly colored
  3. spread out on a cookie sheet to air dry for 5-6 hours

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