Mud Puddle Fun

 We finally got to use our outdoor gear! We chose to go to the garden, rather than the playground- and we were so lucky that we did! We found amazing things in the garden-

A downspout, a huge puddle of water... and various objects that transport water well!
















We thoroughly enjoyed today's weather!

We also worked on some fine motor skills today- our budding authors really impressed us! Here's a fun fact, earlier this year the Smithsonian was able to identify a genetic trait that may indicate whether someone is left-handed or right-handed! Which one are you? Which one is your little one?





Lastly, we enjoyed our box exploration- today focusing on being under the box. 









Altogether, an excellent day, punctuated with a much-needed rainy-day nap! Thanks for letting us stomp in puddles with these cool cats today!



SC2.1: Recognize the characteristics of Earth and sky
SC2.2: Recognize seasonal and weather related changes
PHG3.1: Demonstrate development of fine and gross motor coordination
ELA2.1: Demonstrate awareness of the alphabet
ELA3.1: Demonstrate mechanics of writing
APL2.1: Demonstrate development of flexible thinking skills during play       

Left or Right Handed?





Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Image
HAPPY FIRST DAY OF OLIVE CLASS!! Ms. Shelby and I cannot be more proud of our kiddos today. They had a blast.  Old friends met up again, and made new friends.  We saw some amazing feats of strength and for my Seedling class friends, I saw so much growth (in only 2 months!).   We are going to have a wonderful year!   Indiana Early Learning Foundations: ELA2.3: Demonstrate awareness and understanding of concepts of print M2.2: Demonstrate awareness of patterning   SE1.1: Demonstrate self awareness and confidence SE2.1: Demonstrate self control SE4.1: Demonstrate relationship skills APL1.1: Demonstrate initiative and self-direction
Read more

Classroom (and light studio) Adventures!

Image
 As the weather stays cold, we are lucky to have a facility with lots of indoor options to get us out of our classroom and get our imaginations running! Today we visited a refreshed light studio: This week's theme: SPACE Since we have already completed a space unit, we were SO READY! We also experimented with ribbon lengths today and enjoyed an impromptu dance party....  Because, why not?  As were getting older, you may notice us attempting to describe how big something is ("it's really REALLY big!"). If you catch a chance, ask your little one how long something is, too. Don't worry if they get the answer mixed up, or even treat the word 'long' as though it means the same thing as 'big', thats totally normal. But, giving them new comparison words, like 'long' and 'short', gives them more language to explain their ideas with. :) Thanks for letting us explain silly ideas all day, your kiddos are so smart! -Shelby M1.3: Recognition o...
Read more

Hanukkah blogget

Image
Ms. Suzanne has a very quick, toddler friendly version of the Hanukkah story, accompanied by the children using an actual shamash to light their own candle. With real fire.  And it's a lesson in responsibility with flames that the children take very seriously.  You can see it in their faces - they are doing something that they probably haven't done before, and they are quite proud of their accomplishments.  First, we had the story where we learned of Judah Maccabee and Hashem's miracle of making the oil last 8 nights.  Next the children picked out their candle; there were so many color choices! Finally, each child put their candle in the Menorah to light and then blow out the flame.  We made more Hanukkah cards with markers - one of our favorite mediums.  Have a wonderful weekend. Shabbat Shalom!  
Read more