Here is what we did today:
Choice Time: We gave the children 3 choices: tabletop easels, playing with dirt, and the garbage game.
Circle Time: Two stories were read to the children: "Germs are Not For Sharing!" and "Dirt Boy."
There was a discussion on what everybody did to get better when they were sick as well as how we can do our best to avoid germs that make us sick in the first place.
Snack Time: On Wednesday, Jackson brought snack: cinnamon bread and milk. Thank you Jackson! On Thursday, Blake brought graham crackers and juice for snack. Thank you Blake!
Center Time: There was marble painting available at the art table and all of the other centers were open as well.
Please remember to check backpacks for important papers that went home this week. Thanks to those of you who have already returned payments and permission slips!
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Monday, February 23, 2015
February 23/24, 2015 Monday and Tuesday
Here is what we did today:
Choice Time: The children played group games for Choice Time: Guess who is missing from the circle? and Hide and Seek.
Circle Time: The attendance book has been put away for the year and the children have to find their names on the table as they come in the door for the day. This gives us more time for stories at Circle Time. We read 2 stories: "Where Is The Green Sheep?" and "What Makes A Rainbow?"
Snack Time: Ella brought snack on Monday: Bagels, cream cheese and juice. Thanks Ella! Ava brought snack on Tuesday: Goldfish crackers and juice. Thank you Ava!
Center Time: All of the centers were open for play and painting was available at the easels.
Important calendars, newsletters and permission slips went home in the back packs. If you have any questions, please call us!
Choice Time: The children played group games for Choice Time: Guess who is missing from the circle? and Hide and Seek.
Circle Time: The attendance book has been put away for the year and the children have to find their names on the table as they come in the door for the day. This gives us more time for stories at Circle Time. We read 2 stories: "Where Is The Green Sheep?" and "What Makes A Rainbow?"
Snack Time: Ella brought snack on Monday: Bagels, cream cheese and juice. Thanks Ella! Ava brought snack on Tuesday: Goldfish crackers and juice. Thank you Ava!
Center Time: All of the centers were open for play and painting was available at the easels.
Important calendars, newsletters and permission slips went home in the back packs. If you have any questions, please call us!
Thursday, February 19, 2015
February 19/20, 2015 Thursday and Friday
A very cold day!
Here is what we did:
Choice Time: The three choices given to the children were: obstacle course, box of rocks, and painting ice globes with bingo daubers.
Circle Time: The story, "Rainbow Fish" was read to the children. It was a story about a fish with a lot of shiny scales. His friends asked him to share his scales with them but he would not and this caused him to not have any friends. After talking to the wise octopus, he decided he would try sharing his scales. When the other fish realized he was willing to share, they changed their mind about him and all became friends in the end.
Snack Time: On Thursday, Anna L. brought applesauce and chocolate milk. Thank you Anna!
Center Time: All of the centers were open and there was painting available at the easels.
Stay warm!
Here is what we did:
Choice Time: The three choices given to the children were: obstacle course, box of rocks, and painting ice globes with bingo daubers.
Circle Time: The story, "Rainbow Fish" was read to the children. It was a story about a fish with a lot of shiny scales. His friends asked him to share his scales with them but he would not and this caused him to not have any friends. After talking to the wise octopus, he decided he would try sharing his scales. When the other fish realized he was willing to share, they changed their mind about him and all became friends in the end.
Snack Time: On Thursday, Anna L. brought applesauce and chocolate milk. Thank you Anna!
Center Time: All of the centers were open and there was painting available at the easels.
Stay warm!
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
February 17/18, 2015 Tuesday/Wednesday
It's winter in Iowa. Might as well embrace it and have a little fun!
Here is what we did today:
Choice Time: The children were given the following three choices: slide ice disks down a race track, use warm water and salt to melt some treasures out of a block of ice, or mini magna doodles.
Circle Time: The action song "Freeze was done as the first thing on the rug for Circle Time. Then, the story, "Mama, Do You Love Me?" was read to the children. It was a story about a mother and daughter from the Inuit Tribe in Alaska. It was a book that exemplified a mother's love for her daughter no matter what happened. We also sang the theme song from the movie Frozen - Let It Go.
Snack Time: On Tuesday, Anna B. brought Teddy Grahams and chocolate milk for snack. Thank you Anna! On Wednesday, Eden brought cheese sticks and juice. Thank you Eden!
Center Time: The children were given the chance to do some ice cube painting at the art table. There was also some more food added to the kitchen/pizza restaurant area.
Dress warm and enjoy the week!
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
February 11/12, 2015 Wednesday/Thursday
Time to Party!
Thanks to all of the parents, grandparents and friends for helping to make our Valentine's Day parties a success.
Here is what we did:
The children all delivered their own valentines' cards to their friends. Free play in the centers was available until party time at 10:30.
The party consisted of having a Valentine's Day themed snack mix with cereal, goldfish, m&m's and marshmallows. Games and activities were done in the big room afterwards: temporary tattoos, conversation heart necklaces with pony beads, mini golf, and a bean bag toss with a Valentine-themed board. The party concluded with the opening of the Valentine Day cards.
It was a wonderful party! Thanks again for all of your help and willingness to participate in all of the fun!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Thanks to all of the parents, grandparents and friends for helping to make our Valentine's Day parties a success.
Here is what we did:
The children all delivered their own valentines' cards to their friends. Free play in the centers was available until party time at 10:30.
The party consisted of having a Valentine's Day themed snack mix with cereal, goldfish, m&m's and marshmallows. Games and activities were done in the big room afterwards: temporary tattoos, conversation heart necklaces with pony beads, mini golf, and a bean bag toss with a Valentine-themed board. The party concluded with the opening of the Valentine Day cards.
It was a wonderful party! Thanks again for all of your help and willingness to participate in all of the fun!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Monday, February 9, 2015
February 9/10, 2015 Monday and Tuesday
It is the week of Valentine's Day!
Here is what we did:
Choice Time: The three choices were mouse houses, hearts and markers, and a game of Duck, Duck, Goose.
Circle Time: The story, "Splat the Cat" was read to the children. It was a story about a cat named Splat that had a pet mouse named Seymor. One day, Splat brought Seymor to Cat School and things got a little crazy! When Seymor helped the cats open the door to the milk closet everyone was friends from then on.
Snack Time: The preschool provided the snack for "Cooking Day." The children were given a pre-cut bagel that they had to open themselves along with the choice of some whipped cream cheese and a knife to spread it with if they so desired. Juice was available along with water to drink.
Center Time: All of the centers were open and many supplies were available at the art table that the children could choose to make Valentine's.
Please remember that our Valentine's Day parties are this week on Wednesday and Thursday. All parents are welcome to come and join in the celebration! Hope to see you then!
Here is what we did:
Choice Time: The three choices were mouse houses, hearts and markers, and a game of Duck, Duck, Goose.
Circle Time: The story, "Splat the Cat" was read to the children. It was a story about a cat named Splat that had a pet mouse named Seymor. One day, Splat brought Seymor to Cat School and things got a little crazy! When Seymor helped the cats open the door to the milk closet everyone was friends from then on.
Snack Time: The preschool provided the snack for "Cooking Day." The children were given a pre-cut bagel that they had to open themselves along with the choice of some whipped cream cheese and a knife to spread it with if they so desired. Juice was available along with water to drink.
Center Time: All of the centers were open and many supplies were available at the art table that the children could choose to make Valentine's.
Please remember that our Valentine's Day parties are this week on Wednesday and Thursday. All parents are welcome to come and join in the celebration! Hope to see you then!
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
February 4/5, 2015 Wednesday/Thursday
Stuffed Animal Day!
Here is what we did:
Choice Time: The three choices available to the children were: writing valentines with markers on clipboards, reading a book with their stuffed animal in a fort made of blankets that had a camping lantern inside, and dancing to music with their animals.
Circle Time: The story, "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Did You See?" by Eric Carle was read to the children. They got to hold their animals in laps during this time. This is a story that has many repetitive phrases throughout and descriptive pictures as well. This allowed the children to read along with the teacher. Before dismissing for snack, the action song, "Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear" was sung with the children.
Snack Time: Addie brought snack on Wednesday. It was applesauce. Thanks Addie! On Thursday, Aleena brought graham crackers for snack. Thank you Aleena!
Center Time: On Wednesday, the children were asked to come to the art table to complete a project for Valentine's Day. All other centers were open.
Thank you for your support of this special day at preschool!
Here is what we did:
Choice Time: The three choices available to the children were: writing valentines with markers on clipboards, reading a book with their stuffed animal in a fort made of blankets that had a camping lantern inside, and dancing to music with their animals.
Circle Time: The story, "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Did You See?" by Eric Carle was read to the children. They got to hold their animals in laps during this time. This is a story that has many repetitive phrases throughout and descriptive pictures as well. This allowed the children to read along with the teacher. Before dismissing for snack, the action song, "Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear" was sung with the children.
Snack Time: Addie brought snack on Wednesday. It was applesauce. Thanks Addie! On Thursday, Aleena brought graham crackers for snack. Thank you Aleena!
Center Time: On Wednesday, the children were asked to come to the art table to complete a project for Valentine's Day. All other centers were open.
Thank you for your support of this special day at preschool!
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
February 3, 2015 Tuesday
What a lot of snow out there!
Here is what we did today:
Choice Time: The children were given 3 choices: play with snow on the rug using snow cones and scoops, write valentines, or move with bean bags according to the directions on the cd.
Circle Time: The story read today was "Silly Sally." It was about a girl named Sally who went to town walking backwards, upside down. Along the way to town she met some animals that were also doing silly things. In the end, they did all make it to town with the help of a man named Neddy Buttercup. It was a silly story for sure! After we read the story, we made silly faces and did a silly 'knock-knock' joke.
Snack Time: Sadie brought cheese sticks and juice for snack on Wednesday. Thank you Sadie!
Center Time: All of the centers were open. The children were each asked to come to the art table to make a special painting that will be used to decorate their Valentine Bag. That day will be here before we know it!
All of the items needed for the Valentine's Day party have been taken care of! Thank you to all who volunteered to bring something!
Remember next class is "Stuffed Animal Day!" Notes went home in the backpacks with details on this fun day!
Here is what we did today:
Choice Time: The children were given 3 choices: play with snow on the rug using snow cones and scoops, write valentines, or move with bean bags according to the directions on the cd.
Circle Time: The story read today was "Silly Sally." It was about a girl named Sally who went to town walking backwards, upside down. Along the way to town she met some animals that were also doing silly things. In the end, they did all make it to town with the help of a man named Neddy Buttercup. It was a silly story for sure! After we read the story, we made silly faces and did a silly 'knock-knock' joke.
Snack Time: Sadie brought cheese sticks and juice for snack on Wednesday. Thank you Sadie!
Center Time: All of the centers were open. The children were each asked to come to the art table to make a special painting that will be used to decorate their Valentine Bag. That day will be here before we know it!
All of the items needed for the Valentine's Day party have been taken care of! Thank you to all who volunteered to bring something!
Remember next class is "Stuffed Animal Day!" Notes went home in the backpacks with details on this fun day!
Sunday, February 1, 2015
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