Firefighters come for a visit!
Choice Time: On Wednesday, 3 firefighters from the Bettendorf Fire Department came for a visit. They talked to us and helped us realize that they are our friends and their job is to help us. They also let us see their truck and showed us all of their equipment that they use in an emergency situation. The T/R class will meet them next Tuesday in order to accomodate their busy schedules.
On Thursday, the children had the choice of either playing the garbage game or drawing on easels.
Circle Time: On Wednesday, two books were read: We Need Fire Fighters and Lego City Fire In the Forest! On Thursday, two books were read: Ten Elephants and Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site.
Snack Time: Noelle brought us snack on Wednesday: Cheese crackers in the shape of a chick-a-dee and juice. Thanks Noelle! On Thursday, Payten brought strawberries and chocolate milk for snack. Thank you Payten!
Free Play Time: All of the centers were available today. Floam was in the rice table.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Monday, April 28, 2014
April 28, 29, 2014 Monday and Tuesday
Construction Time!
Choice Time: The children were given a chance to either play the game "Musical Hugs" or building with "Stackers."
Circle Time: The two stories that were read today were entitled, "Alphabet Under Construction" and "Job Site."
Snack Time: On Monday, Alice brought raisins and milk for snack. Thank you Alice! On Tuesday, Brennan brought cheese sticks and juice for snack. Thank you Brennan!
Free Play: Painting at the easels was available along with all of the other center activities.
Please remember to check your child's backpack for important papers and notes!
Choice Time: The children were given a chance to either play the game "Musical Hugs" or building with "Stackers."
Circle Time: The two stories that were read today were entitled, "Alphabet Under Construction" and "Job Site."
Snack Time: On Monday, Alice brought raisins and milk for snack. Thank you Alice! On Tuesday, Brennan brought cheese sticks and juice for snack. Thank you Brennan!
Free Play: Painting at the easels was available along with all of the other center activities.
Please remember to check your child's backpack for important papers and notes!
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
April 23/23, 2014 Wednesday and Thursday
A visit from a policeman.
Choice Time: Sergeant Nelson vistited the preschool. He talked about safety issues which affect young children: wearing seatbelts, sitting in car seats, wearing helmets when we ride our bikes, crossing the street with a grownup and viewing the policeman as our friend. He left many souveniers with us to help us remember his visit.
Circle Time: On Wednesday, we read 2 stories: "Arlo Needs New Glasses" and "Go Away Big Green Monster." On Thursday, we only had time for 1 story: "Arlo Needs New Glasses."
Snack Time: Chloe was our helper on Wednesday. She brought us raisins and juice for snack. Thank you Chloe! On Thursday, our helper was Abbey. She brought us Scrabble Cheez-Its and apple juice. Thank you Abbey!
Center Time: Every center was available to the children. There was some work on a large group project for the art show that the children could help with if they were interested.
Please check the children's backpacks for important notes and souvenier items. We hope to see everyone at the Art Show on Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30.
Choice Time: Sergeant Nelson vistited the preschool. He talked about safety issues which affect young children: wearing seatbelts, sitting in car seats, wearing helmets when we ride our bikes, crossing the street with a grownup and viewing the policeman as our friend. He left many souveniers with us to help us remember his visit.
Circle Time: On Wednesday, we read 2 stories: "Arlo Needs New Glasses" and "Go Away Big Green Monster." On Thursday, we only had time for 1 story: "Arlo Needs New Glasses."
Snack Time: Chloe was our helper on Wednesday. She brought us raisins and juice for snack. Thank you Chloe! On Thursday, our helper was Abbey. She brought us Scrabble Cheez-Its and apple juice. Thank you Abbey!
Center Time: Every center was available to the children. There was some work on a large group project for the art show that the children could help with if they were interested.
Please check the children's backpacks for important notes and souvenier items. We hope to see everyone at the Art Show on Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30.
Monday, April 21, 2014
April 21/22, 2014 Monday/Tuesday
April Showers! Due to the rain, activities were kept inside on Monday. Tuesday's weather was sunny and dry so the class was able to go outside in the morning.
Choice Time: Magna Doodles and the game of Duck, Duck, Goose were the choices available on Monday. On Tuesday, since the class went outside, children were able to play a variety of things from balls to construction toys to stepping stones. They also played a few games of Don't Wake The Sleeping Giant.
Story Time: Two stories were read - "I Ain't Gonna Paint More!" and "Go Away Big Green Monster!"
Snack Time: On Monday, the snack was provided by Evan - grapes and milk. Thank you Evan! On Tuesday, Elliott was our helper. Ritz crackers and juice were+ served. Thank you Elliott!
Center Time: New dress-up clothes were available in the house keeping center - various occupational uniforms ranging from astronaut to airline pilot to construction worker.
Please remember that the Art Show is this Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30. Hope to see you all there!
Choice Time: Magna Doodles and the game of Duck, Duck, Goose were the choices available on Monday. On Tuesday, since the class went outside, children were able to play a variety of things from balls to construction toys to stepping stones. They also played a few games of Don't Wake The Sleeping Giant.
Story Time: Two stories were read - "I Ain't Gonna Paint More!" and "Go Away Big Green Monster!"
Snack Time: On Monday, the snack was provided by Evan - grapes and milk. Thank you Evan! On Tuesday, Elliott was our helper. Ritz crackers and juice were+ served. Thank you Elliott!
Center Time: New dress-up clothes were available in the house keeping center - various occupational uniforms ranging from astronaut to airline pilot to construction worker.
Please remember that the Art Show is this Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30. Hope to see you all there!
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
April 16/17, 2014 Wednesday/Thursday
Time for Spring Parties!
Thank you to all of the parents, family members and friends who helped in anyway with the Spring Party this week! We could not have done it without your help!
Choice Time: The children were given a choice of playdough or table top easels.
Story Time: A book on CD was read: 5 Green and Speckled Frogs On Thursday the book read was "Here comes T.Rex Cottontail."
Center Time: The children were allowed a chance to play at all of the centers today.
Snack Time: On Wednesday, the party snack was cheese crackers in a plastic bag that was shaped like a carrot and juice. On Thursday, the party snack was a mix of graham crackers and raisins and other sweet treats in a pretty snack cup.
Remember next week the Art Show is scheduled on Thursday at 5:30.
Have a great weekend and we will see you soon!
Thank you to all of the parents, family members and friends who helped in anyway with the Spring Party this week! We could not have done it without your help!
Choice Time: The children were given a choice of playdough or table top easels.
Story Time: A book on CD was read: 5 Green and Speckled Frogs On Thursday the book read was "Here comes T.Rex Cottontail."
Center Time: The children were allowed a chance to play at all of the centers today.
Snack Time: On Wednesday, the party snack was cheese crackers in a plastic bag that was shaped like a carrot and juice. On Thursday, the party snack was a mix of graham crackers and raisins and other sweet treats in a pretty snack cup.
Remember next week the Art Show is scheduled on Thursday at 5:30.
Have a great weekend and we will see you soon!
Monday, April 14, 2014
April 14/15, 2014 Monday/Tuesday
Snow in spring!
Choice Time: The children did a practice Egg Hunt during choice time in preparation for the Spring Parties on Wednesday and Thursday. The eggs today were empty.....next time they will have a surprise in them!
Story Time: Two stories were read: "Zoo Born" and "What Animals Learn."
Snack Time: A snack mix of Cheerios, graham crackers, and marshmallows was provided. The children got a chance to learn how to spoon their own snack from a bowl and pass it on to their neighbor. Apple juice was also provided.
Center Time: Painting at the easels was available along with all of the other center choices.
Our Spring Parties are scheduled for this Wendesday and Thursday at 10:30. Please try to come and join in the fun!
Choice Time: The children did a practice Egg Hunt during choice time in preparation for the Spring Parties on Wednesday and Thursday. The eggs today were empty.....next time they will have a surprise in them!
Story Time: Two stories were read: "Zoo Born" and "What Animals Learn."
Snack Time: A snack mix of Cheerios, graham crackers, and marshmallows was provided. The children got a chance to learn how to spoon their own snack from a bowl and pass it on to their neighbor. Apple juice was also provided.
Center Time: Painting at the easels was available along with all of the other center choices.
Our Spring Parties are scheduled for this Wendesday and Thursday at 10:30. Please try to come and join in the fun!
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
The downhill stretch!
Spring conferences are over! Now we are in the downhill stretch to the end of school. Lot's of fun things are planned so it will go very fast!
Choice Time: Easels and The Garbage Game played with small bath poofs were the choices offerred.
Story Time: We read the stories "Dirt Boy" and "What's In Grandma's Grocery Bag?"
Snack Time: On Wednesday, Priyanshi brought strawberries and juice. Thank you Priyanshi!
On Thursday, Sydney brought rainbow goldfish and grape juice. Thank you Sydney!
Center Time: We worked on a special project for the upcoming Art Show to be held later this month. All of the other center activities were available.
Thank you to all of the parents who came to conferences. If you were unable to attend and want to meet with us regarding your child's progress in school, please call us to schedule an appointment.
Choice Time: Easels and The Garbage Game played with small bath poofs were the choices offerred.
Story Time: We read the stories "Dirt Boy" and "What's In Grandma's Grocery Bag?"
Snack Time: On Wednesday, Priyanshi brought strawberries and juice. Thank you Priyanshi!
On Thursday, Sydney brought rainbow goldfish and grape juice. Thank you Sydney!
Center Time: We worked on a special project for the upcoming Art Show to be held later this month. All of the other center activities were available.
Thank you to all of the parents who came to conferences. If you were unable to attend and want to meet with us regarding your child's progress in school, please call us to schedule an appointment.
Monday, April 7, 2014
April 7/8, 2014 Monday/Tuesday
Yeah! It finally feels like spring this week!
Choice Time: The class focused on Wind. They were able to choose playing with streamers in wind generated by a fan or playing with balloons using wind generated with a paper plate.
Story Time: The stories read were: The Wind Blew and Splat the Cat Says Thank You!
Snack Time: On Monday, the snack was provided by Mariyyam: yogurt and bananas and juice. Thank you Mariyyam! On Tuesday, the snack was provided by Bryson: chocolate covered granola bars and milk. Thank you Bryson!
Center Time: Painting at the easels with trucks was available along with all of the other center activities.
Enjoy the day!
Choice Time: The class focused on Wind. They were able to choose playing with streamers in wind generated by a fan or playing with balloons using wind generated with a paper plate.
Story Time: The stories read were: The Wind Blew and Splat the Cat Says Thank You!
Snack Time: On Monday, the snack was provided by Mariyyam: yogurt and bananas and juice. Thank you Mariyyam! On Tuesday, the snack was provided by Bryson: chocolate covered granola bars and milk. Thank you Bryson!
Center Time: Painting at the easels with trucks was available along with all of the other center activities.
Enjoy the day!
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
April 2 and 3, 2014 Wednesday and Thursday
Well even though it doesn't seem like it, we are in the season of spring!
Choice Time: Easels and Jump the River were the choices offerred.
Circle Time: We read the stories, "Mrs. Wishy Washy on the Farm," and "Tidy Up" and talked a little bit about spring cleaning. Tis the season!
Snack Time: Marley brought goldfish crackers and juice for snack. Thanks Marley!
On Thursday, our snack was provided by Ethan: Angry Bird Cheese Nips and Apple Juice. Thanks Ethan!
Center Time: A variety of activites were available at the centers, including painting at the easels.
Please remember conferences are scheduled for next week! Everyone should have received a copy of appointment times. If you need to make any changes, please call and let us know. Hope to see you all!
Choice Time: Easels and Jump the River were the choices offerred.
Circle Time: We read the stories, "Mrs. Wishy Washy on the Farm," and "Tidy Up" and talked a little bit about spring cleaning. Tis the season!
Snack Time: Marley brought goldfish crackers and juice for snack. Thanks Marley!
On Thursday, our snack was provided by Ethan: Angry Bird Cheese Nips and Apple Juice. Thanks Ethan!
Center Time: A variety of activites were available at the centers, including painting at the easels.
Please remember conferences are scheduled for next week! Everyone should have received a copy of appointment times. If you need to make any changes, please call and let us know. Hope to see you all!
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