What does it sound like? (Krista)

This week, we took the first step in our paper making project: We tore paper.

Each day, the children spent some time tearing paper into small pieces. The goal was to fill a large plastic tub with shredded paper, and after a week of focused effort, the tub is filled to the brim.

We tore (recycled and re-used) construction paper, tissue paper, newspaper, wrapping paper, pages from magazines, and notebook paper.

Together, we noted the similarities and differences between types of paper. We paid particular attention to the sound of paper tearing. We took turns holding strips of paper close to one another's ear and, while our friend was listening, we practiced tearing the paper quickly and then, s-l-o-w-l-y.

I asked, "What does it sound like?"

Alaira: A pig snorting

Lucca: A hungry goat

Jalie: A fire crackling in the sky

Allie: A monster crashing on the floor

Damon: Like toilet paper

Mckenna: Like 'snap'

Corbin: Rocks rubbing together

Sophia: Like a scary noise

Natalie: Like yelling

Mia S: Like mowing the grass

Atticus: Like paper

Next week, we will mix the shredded paper with water and glue...

Conversation between Alaira and Corbin:

Corbin: Orca whales are really big.

Alaira: Yes, they might even be bigger than Ms. Krista!