A beautiful fall day!
Here is what we did:
Choice Time: We took advantage of the nice weather and went outside to play. Scarves and wrist ribbons were available in addition to all of the usual activities in the playground.
Story Time: Two stories were read to the children: "Five Little Pumpkins" and "We're Going On A Ghost Hunt." Since they have learned the finger play entitled "Five Little Pumpkins," the children were encouraged to read along with the teacher on that story.
Snack Time: On Monday, Riley brought juice and Cheeze-its for snack. Thank you Riley! On Tuesday, Kaiden brought granola bars and apple juice. Thank you Kaiden!
Free Play Time: The house keeping center had a few new things in it: cash registers and shopping carts. Pirate masks were available at the art table to decorate if so desired.
On Monday, Kristin Winkler helped out as a parent volunteer. Thank you Kristin!
Picture proofs have all been handed out to the children. Please make your decisions and return those as soon as possible.
Thank you to all those who have volunteered to help with the Halloween parties! It is shaping up to be a fun time for the children! We greatly appreciate your efforts!
Have a great day!
Monday, October 20, 2014
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
October 15/16, 2014 Wednesday and Thursday
No rain today!
Here is what we did:
Choice Time: We went outside for choice time.
Circle Time: We looked at some real leaves and talked about the different parts of a leaf as well as the different colors of leaves. We read the story, "Leaves, Leaves, Leaves. " At the end of the story, the children were asked the following questions: What colors are fall leaves? What helps leaves fall from the trees? And what fun things can you do with fall leaves?"
Snack Time: On Wednesday, Payton brought cheese and Wheat Thins. Thank you Payton! On Thursday, Josie brought cheese sticks. Thank you Josie!
Center Time: All of the centers were open and painting fall leaves with bingo daubers was available at the art table. The Discovery Table changed to have corn cobs and corn in it.
On Wednesday, we had a parent helper: Gretchen Smith. Thank you Gretchen!
Enjoy the day!
Here is what we did:
Choice Time: We went outside for choice time.
Circle Time: We looked at some real leaves and talked about the different parts of a leaf as well as the different colors of leaves. We read the story, "Leaves, Leaves, Leaves. " At the end of the story, the children were asked the following questions: What colors are fall leaves? What helps leaves fall from the trees? And what fun things can you do with fall leaves?"
Snack Time: On Wednesday, Payton brought cheese and Wheat Thins. Thank you Payton! On Thursday, Josie brought cheese sticks. Thank you Josie!
Center Time: All of the centers were open and painting fall leaves with bingo daubers was available at the art table. The Discovery Table changed to have corn cobs and corn in it.
On Wednesday, we had a parent helper: Gretchen Smith. Thank you Gretchen!
Enjoy the day!
Monday, October 13, 2014
October 13/14, 2014 Monday and Tuesday
It looks like a wet start to the week. Here is what we did:
Choice Time: On both Monday and Tuesday we were able to go outside. Some little Halloween things were hanging from the trees around the playground that the children discovered.
Circle Time: We passed around an ear of field corn and the children were able to see and feel both a corn cob and a kernel of corn. We read the book, "Time to Harvest." Several questions were asked at the end of the book to check for listening. "When is it time to harvest? What does harvest mean? What does a farmer harvest? What can children harvest?"
Snack Time: On Monday, Oliver brought strawberry milk and Cheeze-it snack mix. Thank you Oliver! On Tuesday, Evan brought Chex cereal and milk. Thank you Evan!
Free Play Time: The children were given a chance to remove the kernels from a corn cob and paint with it if they wanted. All of the other activities were also available.
On Monday, we had a parent helper: Kristin Winkler. Thank you Kristin! On Tuesday, we had a parent helper: Tara Smith -Prybil. Thank you Tara!
Important papers went home in the backpacks today: Class Lists and magazines.
Remember the Lions Club will be here this week to the vision of those who have returned to completed form. If you would like your child's vision checked then please send in the form. If a child already has seen an eye doctor then the screening is not necessary.
Choice Time: On both Monday and Tuesday we were able to go outside. Some little Halloween things were hanging from the trees around the playground that the children discovered.
Circle Time: We passed around an ear of field corn and the children were able to see and feel both a corn cob and a kernel of corn. We read the book, "Time to Harvest." Several questions were asked at the end of the book to check for listening. "When is it time to harvest? What does harvest mean? What does a farmer harvest? What can children harvest?"
Snack Time: On Monday, Oliver brought strawberry milk and Cheeze-it snack mix. Thank you Oliver! On Tuesday, Evan brought Chex cereal and milk. Thank you Evan!
Free Play Time: The children were given a chance to remove the kernels from a corn cob and paint with it if they wanted. All of the other activities were also available.
On Monday, we had a parent helper: Kristin Winkler. Thank you Kristin! On Tuesday, we had a parent helper: Tara Smith -Prybil. Thank you Tara!
Important papers went home in the backpacks today: Class Lists and magazines.
Remember the Lions Club will be here this week to the vision of those who have returned to completed form. If you would like your child's vision checked then please send in the form. If a child already has seen an eye doctor then the screening is not necessary.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
October 9, 2014 Thursday only
Today was Birthday/Cooking day! Here is what we did:
Choice Time: Due to the early morning rain, choice time had the following 3 things available - table top easels, mini magna doodles, and a group game of garbage using bath poofs.
Circle Time: We read the story Halloween Colors two times. I read it through once and the children read it the second time with me. It was a flap book about different colors of Halloween masks. We also sang some fall/Halloween songs.
Snack Time: We made popcorn with an old fashioned popcorn popper. The children all got a chance to looks up close at the popper while it was spinning around. We also had pretzels and juice. We sang Happy Birthday to Sadie and all got birthday brownies. It was all good!
Free Play Time: Gluing a Halloween banner as a group was offered at the art table. Boxes from the kindergarten readiness class were also available to play with along with all of the other activities.
Important notes went home in the backpacks. Please read and return the needed paperwork as soon as possible. Also, Sadie had birthday treats to pass out to everyone. Thank you Sadie!
Have a great weekend!
Choice Time: Due to the early morning rain, choice time had the following 3 things available - table top easels, mini magna doodles, and a group game of garbage using bath poofs.
Circle Time: We read the story Halloween Colors two times. I read it through once and the children read it the second time with me. It was a flap book about different colors of Halloween masks. We also sang some fall/Halloween songs.
Snack Time: We made popcorn with an old fashioned popcorn popper. The children all got a chance to looks up close at the popper while it was spinning around. We also had pretzels and juice. We sang Happy Birthday to Sadie and all got birthday brownies. It was all good!
Free Play Time: Gluing a Halloween banner as a group was offered at the art table. Boxes from the kindergarten readiness class were also available to play with along with all of the other activities.
Important notes went home in the backpacks. Please read and return the needed paperwork as soon as possible. Also, Sadie had birthday treats to pass out to everyone. Thank you Sadie!
Have a great weekend!
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
October 7 and 8, 2014 Tuesday and Wednesday
Thank you to everyone who came to Shady Knoll Pumpkin Patch today! We saw all of the animals: goats, cows, geese, chickens, peacocks and of course bunnies. We enjoyed the corn maze. We also enjoyed seeing the pumpkin patch and hearing about how pumpkins are grown.
On Tuesday, Griffin brought graham crackers and juice. Thank you Griffin! On Wednesday, Mia brought goldfish and apple juice for snack. Thank you Mia!
Important Notice: The sign-up sheet for Parent-Teacher conferences is now available. If you would like to sign up for a specific time please call the preschool to do this.
Thanks!
Above is a group picture from Tuesday! A great time was had by all!
Below is a group picture from Wednesday! It was another beautiful day to visit the pumpkin patch!
On Tuesday, Griffin brought graham crackers and juice. Thank you Griffin! On Wednesday, Mia brought goldfish and apple juice for snack. Thank you Mia!
Important Notice: The sign-up sheet for Parent-Teacher conferences is now available. If you would like to sign up for a specific time please call the preschool to do this.
Thanks!
Above is a group picture from Tuesday! A great time was had by all!
Below is a group picture from Wednesday! It was another beautiful day to visit the pumpkin patch!
Monday, October 6, 2014
October 6, 2014 Monday Only
Today we had a parent helper, Lindsey Raygoza, Lyla's mom. Thank you Lindsey!
Here is what we did today:
Choice Time: We went outside for choice time. There were hoops to play with in addition to all of the other activities.
Circle Time: We read the story "Halloween Colors." It was a turn-the-flap book that featured different color masks on different children. We learned the action song called "Five Little Pumpkins." We also sang some other fall songs such as "I'm an Acorn," and "I Had A Little Pumpkin."
Snack Time: Today was cooking day and birthday day. We popped popcorn the old-fashioned way using a popcorn popper. The children took turns standing on a chair to watch as it popped. In addition to popcorn for a snack, pretzels and juice were served. In addition to this, birthday brownies were given to all. Happy Birthday to Lyla and Sophie!
Center Time: A group gluing project was available at the art table in addition to all of the other activities.
Important notes went home with the children today. Please check the backpacks and return the signed notes as soon as possible.
Thanks and Have a Great Day!
Here is what we did today:
Choice Time: We went outside for choice time. There were hoops to play with in addition to all of the other activities.
Circle Time: We read the story "Halloween Colors." It was a turn-the-flap book that featured different color masks on different children. We learned the action song called "Five Little Pumpkins." We also sang some other fall songs such as "I'm an Acorn," and "I Had A Little Pumpkin."
Snack Time: Today was cooking day and birthday day. We popped popcorn the old-fashioned way using a popcorn popper. The children took turns standing on a chair to watch as it popped. In addition to popcorn for a snack, pretzels and juice were served. In addition to this, birthday brownies were given to all. Happy Birthday to Lyla and Sophie!
Center Time: A group gluing project was available at the art table in addition to all of the other activities.
Important notes went home with the children today. Please check the backpacks and return the signed notes as soon as possible.
Thanks and Have a Great Day!
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
October 1 and 2, 2014 Wednesday/Thursday
October is here!
On Wednesday we had a parent helper: Kristin Winkler. Thank you Kristin!
Here is what we did today:
Choice Time: We went outside on Wednesday. Scarves and wrist ribbons were available along with all of the other activities.
Circle Time: We passed around a pumpkin to see and touch. We read another giant book entitled, "Growing Pumpkins." We also learned a new song, "I Had A Little Pumpkin, His Name Was Tiny Tim."
Snack Time: Max brought bananas, wheat crackers, and milk for snack on Wednesday. Thank you Max!
Free Play Time: Finger painting at the table was available with the colors red and yellow and gold. Can you guess what color was made when they were all mixed together?
Thank you to all who have turned in their paperwork! We really appreciate you support!
On Wednesday we had a parent helper: Kristin Winkler. Thank you Kristin!
Here is what we did today:
Choice Time: We went outside on Wednesday. Scarves and wrist ribbons were available along with all of the other activities.
Circle Time: We passed around a pumpkin to see and touch. We read another giant book entitled, "Growing Pumpkins." We also learned a new song, "I Had A Little Pumpkin, His Name Was Tiny Tim."
Snack Time: Max brought bananas, wheat crackers, and milk for snack on Wednesday. Thank you Max!
Free Play Time: Finger painting at the table was available with the colors red and yellow and gold. Can you guess what color was made when they were all mixed together?
Thank you to all who have turned in their paperwork! We really appreciate you support!
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