Monday, March 31, 2014

March 31 and April 1, 2014 Monday and Tuesday

Hopefully everyone got out and enjoyed the warmer weather the other day!  Our outdoor playground has to be cleaned up before we go out there so it's going to be a while......hopefully the weather will continue to improve!

Choice time:  In honor of today being designated Opposite Day, we gave the children a chance to do the obstacle course backwards and to draw under the table.

Circle time:  Songs were sung in opposite order, the wiggle song first and "Rise and Shine" second.  Two stories were read:  "Yes Day!"  and "What Makes a Rainbow?"

Snack:  Treya brought bananas and juice for snack on Monday.  Thank you Treya!
On Tuesday, Olive brought Cliff granola bars and apple juice.  Thank you Olive!

Free play:  Bingo daubers on special shapes were offerred at the art table along with all of the other center activities.


Wednesday, March 26, 2014

March 26/27, 2014 Wednesday/Thursday

I am thinking about spring and hoping that the weather will soon start changing and feel more like spring-like.

Choice time:  The marble run was available along with chalkboards during choice time.

Story time:  We danced to the song "Let It Go" from the movie "Frozen" to get the wiggles out.
We read 2 stories:  "Where Is The Green Sheep?" and "Bark, George." 

Snack time:  On Wednesday, Dharmi brought snack:  grapes and tropical Juicy Juice.  Thank you Dharmi!
On Thursday, Kyanna brought snack:  Chex Mix and cherry Juicy Juice.  Thank you Kyanna!

Free play time:  Painting at the easels was available along with all of the other center activities.

Please check your child's backpack today.  Important papers were distributed:  tuition envelopes, calendars, and reading certificates good for a free pizza at Happy Joe's. 

Monday, March 24, 2014

March 24/25, 2014 Monday/Tuesday

Welcome Back!  I hope everyone had a nice break!

Choice Time:  Playdough and Tumbling were the activities provided for the children.

Circle Time:  The stories read were:  Wake Up, It's Spring!  and Guess Who's Fast?

Snack Time: On Monday,  Anish brought Ritz crackers and orange juice.  Thank you Anish!
On Tuesday, Sawyer brought Angry Bird crackers and pommegrant-blueberry juice.  Thank you Sawyer!

Free Play Time:  Painting at the easels was available along with all of the other learning center activities. 

Thursday, March 13, 2014

March 12/13, 2014 Wednesday/Thursday

Ready for spring break!

On both Wednesday and Thursday, we went on a field trip to the Bettendorf Public Library. Thank you to all of the parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles for your support of this experience!  We could not have been able to do this without your support!

On Wednesday, Karley brought grapes and milk for snack.  Thank you Karley!
On Thursday, Neveah brought cheese crackers with peanut butter and apple juice.  Thank you Neveah!

Enjoy the time off from school!  See you in a week!

Monday, March 10, 2014

March 10/11, 2014 Monday and Tuesday

It seems things are warming up this week!

Choice time:  An obstacle course and magna doodles were the choices today.

Circle time:  The story we read was "Barney's Nursery Rhymes." On Tuesday, the book based on the movie  "Frozen" "A Day In the Sun" was read also. (It had just come in with the Scholastic Book Order that morning.) 

Snack time:  The children went "fishing" for their snack today.  They used pretzel sticks dipped in peanut butter to "catch" goldfish and eat them.  Also, a birthday brownie was served in honor of those celebrating their birthday in the month of March.

Free play time:  Painting was available to those who were interested.  New dog toys and veteranarian tools were available in the housekeeping center.

Please remember our field trip to the Bettendorf Public Library is the Wednesday and Thursday.  We need to leave at 9 am sharp!  (Our field trip is scheduled prior to the library's story hour so they need to keep us on schedule to accomodate all of their activities.)  We should be back at 10 for the rest of our preschool day. Parents are invited to stay with their children or leave and come back at the regular dismissal time. 

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

March 5/6, 2014 Wednesday/Thursday

Winter is hanging around longer than usual this year! 

Choice Time:  The children were given 2 choices:  1)play with snow at the table with spoons and cookie cutters  2)  obstacle course.

Circle Time:  The story "Biscuit" was read to the children.

Snack Time:  On Wednesday, Jake brought bananas and milk to share with the children.  Thank you Jake!
On Thursday, Bennett brought "Grahamfuls" and orange juice.  Thank you Bennett!

Free Play Time:  Painting at the easels was available along with all of the other center activities.

Please remember to check your child's backpack.  On Wednesday, magazines, fliers for a FREE play at the Bettendorf High School Performing Arts Center on the childhood book "Are You My Mother?" and also a handout from Ms. Robin on pet care went home.

On Thursday, fliers for the FREE Play, "Are You My Mother?" at the Bettendorf High School Performing Arts Center were put in the backpacks.

Our field trip to the library is next week!  Permission forms need to be returned ASAP!