The weather forecast helped us make the decision to stay inside today. Can you believe that it snowed? Again. Sawyer brought in a woolly worm caterpillar to show everyone.
Choice Time: The three choices were puzzles, table top easels and musical instruments. On Tuesday, instead of musical instruments we played "Duck, Duck, Goose".
Story Time: Our story today was called "Feast for 10". We practiced counting to 10 many times. We sang our Thanksgiving songs several times. When we sing a song, many of the children will say, "Again. Again."
Snack Time: Today we had Go Gurts and V9 Fusion juice. Thank you, Easton. Tuesday's snack was peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Thank you, Payten. Also, thanks to Bennett's mom for helping today.
Free Play: The children were offered a chance to paint with foam brushes today. They enjoyed this new tool.
Remember our field trip is on Wednesday. Please come into the preschool with your child on that day. We will leave promptly at 9:00 a.m. We will meet at the Health Market side once we are at the HyVee on Utica Ridge Road.
The Yellow Group's field trip is on Thursday. The morning routine will go the same as listed above.
Monday, November 11, 2013
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Another Day in November
Thank you to all who came to conferences. It was good to see and talk with all of you.
The children came in today and got to look at buttons. There were many different colors, sizes and shapes to sort. They seemed to enjoy searching through them and finding the different ones.
Choice Time: We stayed inside due to the rainy conditions. Choices included table top easels, Play Doh and the tumbling mat. Thursday we went outside. It was cold so we made sure to keep moving.
We ran and played with balls and hoops. No one complained that they were too cold!
Circle Time: We read the story "My Four Groovy Buttons". It was a book on CD. It had a groovy song that went along with it. We sang the song "I Had a Little Turtle, His Name Was Tiny Tim". Evan thought that it was a funny song because he has an uncle named Tim. We also sang the song "Mr. Turkey Went for a Walk One Day".
Snack Time: Today we had sunflower butter sandwiches and juice. Thank you, Ethan. Thursday's snack was cheese sticks and orange juice. Thank you, Brennan.
Free Play: The children were given an opportunity to paint at the easel.
Thank you to Parker for bringing a toothbrush for everyone from her grandfather who is a dentist. Bryson brought us two homemade bird feeders for us to put outside. Thank you, Bryson!
The children came in today and got to look at buttons. There were many different colors, sizes and shapes to sort. They seemed to enjoy searching through them and finding the different ones.
Choice Time: We stayed inside due to the rainy conditions. Choices included table top easels, Play Doh and the tumbling mat. Thursday we went outside. It was cold so we made sure to keep moving.
We ran and played with balls and hoops. No one complained that they were too cold!
Circle Time: We read the story "My Four Groovy Buttons". It was a book on CD. It had a groovy song that went along with it. We sang the song "I Had a Little Turtle, His Name Was Tiny Tim". Evan thought that it was a funny song because he has an uncle named Tim. We also sang the song "Mr. Turkey Went for a Walk One Day".
Snack Time: Today we had sunflower butter sandwiches and juice. Thank you, Ethan. Thursday's snack was cheese sticks and orange juice. Thank you, Brennan.
Free Play: The children were given an opportunity to paint at the easel.
Thank you to Parker for bringing a toothbrush for everyone from her grandfather who is a dentist. Bryson brought us two homemade bird feeders for us to put outside. Thank you, Bryson!
Monday, November 4, 2013
It's November!
We hope that everyone had a Happy Halloween. It sounds like the weather will continue to be nice for a little while yet.
Outdoor Classroom: We were able to get outside today. We played with the balls and hoops and ran around. Thank you for dressing the children in warm coats. On Tuesday it was raining so we stayed inside. Our choices inside were table top easels, Play Doh and tumbling.
Circle Time: We read the story "How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?". The children seemed to enjoy it. Some grasped the concept that bad manners make people angry and good manners make people happy. We learned one new song called "I Had a Little Turtle, His Name Was Tiny Tim". We learned the song "Mr. Turkey" also (in honor of the upcoming holiday).
Snack Time: We had bananas and milk. Thank you, Noelle. We had veggie straws and juice. Thank you, Abbey.
Free Play: The children were offered the opportunity to make a 3D mural using fall leaves and fall themed manipulatives.
Green Group conferences are today from 3 - 7 p.m. and the Yellow Group conferences are on Tuesday. We placed a schedule in each child's backpack today and will do the same tomorrow. If you did not sign up to come speak with the teachers, please feel free to contact the school and schedule an appointment.
We are missing just a couple of permission slips for our field trip, so if you haven't turned yours in, please do so.
Outdoor Classroom: We were able to get outside today. We played with the balls and hoops and ran around. Thank you for dressing the children in warm coats. On Tuesday it was raining so we stayed inside. Our choices inside were table top easels, Play Doh and tumbling.
Circle Time: We read the story "How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?". The children seemed to enjoy it. Some grasped the concept that bad manners make people angry and good manners make people happy. We learned one new song called "I Had a Little Turtle, His Name Was Tiny Tim". We learned the song "Mr. Turkey" also (in honor of the upcoming holiday).
Snack Time: We had bananas and milk. Thank you, Noelle. We had veggie straws and juice. Thank you, Abbey.
Free Play: The children were offered the opportunity to make a 3D mural using fall leaves and fall themed manipulatives.
Green Group conferences are today from 3 - 7 p.m. and the Yellow Group conferences are on Tuesday. We placed a schedule in each child's backpack today and will do the same tomorrow. If you did not sign up to come speak with the teachers, please feel free to contact the school and schedule an appointment.
We are missing just a couple of permission slips for our field trip, so if you haven't turned yours in, please do so.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Halloween Is Here
Today we celebrated Halloween!
Choice Time: With the help of some of our parents, we did the parachute! We made it go fast, slow, high, low. We put leaves on it and shook them off. But, the most fun thing was when the parents held it up high and the children were able to go underneath it. It was a lot of fun! On Thursday, we did not have choice time as we needed to get into the other room for our Free Play.
Circle Time: We read the story "Where Is Your Mummy?" a book on CD. We also sang our fall songs one more time.
Free Play: The children had a short time to play due to the party.
Snack Time: We had mandarin oranges and frosted cookies. Thank you, party parents. Our Thursday party featured frosted cookies and juice. Thank you, party parents.
Party: We had a fun party. Our games were Pin the Bow on the Skeleton, Bean Bag Ghost Toss, tattoos and Spaghetti Eyeball Search. Again, thank you party parents. It was great! On Thursday, we played putt putt golf, Bean Bag Ghost Toss and Halloween Squishy Bags. Each child was also given two Trick or Treat bags compliments of the party parents and Payten. Again, thank you to all who helped with the party. It was a great success.
Thank you everyone for turning in your picture proofs!
Choice Time: With the help of some of our parents, we did the parachute! We made it go fast, slow, high, low. We put leaves on it and shook them off. But, the most fun thing was when the parents held it up high and the children were able to go underneath it. It was a lot of fun! On Thursday, we did not have choice time as we needed to get into the other room for our Free Play.
Circle Time: We read the story "Where Is Your Mummy?" a book on CD. We also sang our fall songs one more time.
Free Play: The children had a short time to play due to the party.
Snack Time: We had mandarin oranges and frosted cookies. Thank you, party parents. Our Thursday party featured frosted cookies and juice. Thank you, party parents.
Party: We had a fun party. Our games were Pin the Bow on the Skeleton, Bean Bag Ghost Toss, tattoos and Spaghetti Eyeball Search. Again, thank you party parents. It was great! On Thursday, we played putt putt golf, Bean Bag Ghost Toss and Halloween Squishy Bags. Each child was also given two Trick or Treat bags compliments of the party parents and Payten. Again, thank you to all who helped with the party. It was a great success.
Thank you everyone for turning in your picture proofs!
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Almost Halloween
Once again we have experienced technical difficulties and we were unable to post a blog yesterday. This is that post.
This is the week of Halloween. The children always look forward to the activities the season has to offer.
Outdoor Classroom: We were able to go outside today and we brought with us the hoops and balls. We encouraged the children to keep moving to stay warm. They really enjoyed being outside.
Circle Time: We read the story "The Little Old Lady Who Wasn't Afraid of Anything". There were felt pieces that went along with the story and the children found it all to be very interesting.
Snack Time: Snack was bananas and milk. Thank you, Alice. Elliott brought Scrabble CheezIts on Tuesday. Thank you. We had fun talking about the letters on our crackers.
Free Play: Everyone was offered a chance to make Halloween pictures on dark paper with chalk.
Our Halloween party (Green Group) is Wednesday, October 30th at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. The children may choose to wear their costumes to school or they may change into them at party time.
Our Halloween party (Yellow Group) is Thursday, October 31st at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. The children may choose to wear their costumes to school or they may change into them at party time.
If you still have your picture proofs, please send them in this week. They are due on Wednesday, October 30th. Please do not be late. And remember, we need all proofs returned, not just orders.
This is the week of Halloween. The children always look forward to the activities the season has to offer.
Outdoor Classroom: We were able to go outside today and we brought with us the hoops and balls. We encouraged the children to keep moving to stay warm. They really enjoyed being outside.
Circle Time: We read the story "The Little Old Lady Who Wasn't Afraid of Anything". There were felt pieces that went along with the story and the children found it all to be very interesting.
Snack Time: Snack was bananas and milk. Thank you, Alice. Elliott brought Scrabble CheezIts on Tuesday. Thank you. We had fun talking about the letters on our crackers.
Free Play: Everyone was offered a chance to make Halloween pictures on dark paper with chalk.
Our Halloween party (Green Group) is Wednesday, October 30th at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. The children may choose to wear their costumes to school or they may change into them at party time.
Our Halloween party (Yellow Group) is Thursday, October 31st at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. The children may choose to wear their costumes to school or they may change into them at party time.
If you still have your picture proofs, please send them in this week. They are due on Wednesday, October 30th. Please do not be late. And remember, we need all proofs returned, not just orders.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Halloween is Coming
We are sorry for the lack of a post on Wednesday, October 23rd. We were experiencing technical difficulties. This is that post.
We introduced some small Halloween themed manipulatives for the children to look at when they first come into the classroom.
Choice Time: Tabletop easels, an eye dropper activity and an obstacle course with a tunnel were the choices offered for the children today. On Thursday, we focused on our fire drill. The children were taught to line up quickly, follow the teacher out the door to the parking lot and wait to be counted. They followed directions very well. When we came back inside everyone played with the parachute together. We put some leaves on the parachute and tried to shake them off.
Circle Time: Our stories were "Five Little Pumpkins" and "Halloween Colors". After reading the books, we practiced our fire drill. Mrs. Whiteman said "Fire drill, fire drill, fire drill" and the children tried getting in line by the EXIT sign as quickly as possible (without running, of course).
Snack Time: Chloe brought us pretzel and cheese packs with juice. Thank you. On Thursday, we had penguin crackers from Sydney. Thank you.
Free Play: All of the children were offered another opportunity to do more beading. They also were given many different fall craft items to choose from and they made a lot of different things with them.
Picture proofs went home today. They are due back (whether you order or not) on Wednesday, October 30th. Thank you to the parents who have been so quick to return the proofs.
Some of the children had their eyes checked by the Lion's Club today. Reports will be provided at a later date to all of those who participated.
We introduced some small Halloween themed manipulatives for the children to look at when they first come into the classroom.
Choice Time: Tabletop easels, an eye dropper activity and an obstacle course with a tunnel were the choices offered for the children today. On Thursday, we focused on our fire drill. The children were taught to line up quickly, follow the teacher out the door to the parking lot and wait to be counted. They followed directions very well. When we came back inside everyone played with the parachute together. We put some leaves on the parachute and tried to shake them off.
Circle Time: Our stories were "Five Little Pumpkins" and "Halloween Colors". After reading the books, we practiced our fire drill. Mrs. Whiteman said "Fire drill, fire drill, fire drill" and the children tried getting in line by the EXIT sign as quickly as possible (without running, of course).
Snack Time: Chloe brought us pretzel and cheese packs with juice. Thank you. On Thursday, we had penguin crackers from Sydney. Thank you.
Free Play: All of the children were offered another opportunity to do more beading. They also were given many different fall craft items to choose from and they made a lot of different things with them.
Picture proofs went home today. They are due back (whether you order or not) on Wednesday, October 30th. Thank you to the parents who have been so quick to return the proofs.
Some of the children had their eyes checked by the Lion's Club today. Reports will be provided at a later date to all of those who participated.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Changes
There are changes going on all around us. The temperature changed and we have to wear coats and hats and gloves to stay warm. The leaves are changing and starting to fall to the ground. Our class has changed because Treya has finally joined us. On Tuesday, we had to change our schedule a little bit to accommodate the Lion's Club Vision Screening.
Choice Time: The three choices included: tabletop easels, a magnet activity where the children had to "rake" the leaves, and marching with musical instruments. On Tuesday, our choices were: tabletop easels, an eye dropper activity to help with fine motor skills and an obstacle course with a tunnel.
Circle Time: We read the book "Leaves, Leaves, Leaves". The children should be able to answer the following questions: When do leaves change color? What colors are fall leaves? Do any leaves stay green in the fall? What helps the leaves fall from the trees? What fun things can you do with fall leaves? We also sang our fall songs.
Snack Time: We had CheezIts and grapes. Thank you, Evan. On Tuesday we had crackers and juice. Thank you, Bryson. We also had a helper today. Thank you to Olive's mom for playing with us.
Free Play: The children were offered the opportunity to do some beading. They made bracelets. Easton brought in some cool stickers to share with his classmates. Thank you. Bryson brought in stickers on Tuesday!
Do you think the weathermen are correct and it is going to snow this week? I hope not! On Tuesday, we found out the weatherman did know what he was talking about. Several children were even singing "Snow, Snow, Go Away!".
FYI: Our lesson plans on Wednesday and Thursday include a fire drill practice (no loud bells or flashing lights). If you want to talk to your children about fire safety, that would be helpful.
Choice Time: The three choices included: tabletop easels, a magnet activity where the children had to "rake" the leaves, and marching with musical instruments. On Tuesday, our choices were: tabletop easels, an eye dropper activity to help with fine motor skills and an obstacle course with a tunnel.
Circle Time: We read the book "Leaves, Leaves, Leaves". The children should be able to answer the following questions: When do leaves change color? What colors are fall leaves? Do any leaves stay green in the fall? What helps the leaves fall from the trees? What fun things can you do with fall leaves? We also sang our fall songs.
Snack Time: We had CheezIts and grapes. Thank you, Evan. On Tuesday we had crackers and juice. Thank you, Bryson. We also had a helper today. Thank you to Olive's mom for playing with us.
Free Play: The children were offered the opportunity to do some beading. They made bracelets. Easton brought in some cool stickers to share with his classmates. Thank you. Bryson brought in stickers on Tuesday!
Do you think the weathermen are correct and it is going to snow this week? I hope not! On Tuesday, we found out the weatherman did know what he was talking about. Several children were even singing "Snow, Snow, Go Away!".
FYI: Our lesson plans on Wednesday and Thursday include a fire drill practice (no loud bells or flashing lights). If you want to talk to your children about fire safety, that would be helpful.
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