WEEK OF 12/10-12/14

MONDAY~COOKING:

 Since we were studying the /Z/ sound, we made zucchini muffins!  Children learned what a zucchini looks like; how to grate it; and how it tastes.  Some children were a little apprehensive about trying the muffins.  With encouragement, most children tried the muffin--ended up eating the entire muffin--and asked us to send home the recipe!

 

TUESDAY~SWIMMING:  In this week's swimming class, we had "Beach Day", which means children were able to have free time swimming in the water and practicing the skills they have been learning. 

WEDNESDAY~DISCOVERY:   As part of an extension to our 5 Senses discussions, London's mom came in to talk to us and teach us about coclear implants and hearing aids.  It was very interesting to hear about the ways that doctors can help children and adults hear better!  Modern Medicine is AMAZING!

THURSDAY~GAME DAY:  Children played the game Zingo today!  There are 2 versions of Zingo--a math version and a word/picture version.   This is a great game if you are looking for any gift ideas.

FRIDAY~COMPUTER LAB:  We got to spend some time on the computers exploring KidPix!  

WEEK OF 11/19-11/20

MONDAY~Cooking:   

Today we read the story, Cranberry Thanksgiving.  We then cut up cranberries and measured and mixed ingredients to make cranberry muffins.  The recipe we used was part of the story!

WEEK OF 11/12-11/16

MONDAY~Swimming

TUESDAY~Discovery

WEDNESDAY~Beginning Sound Activity and Number Chart Activity

THURSDAY~Technology in the Computer Lab

FRIDAY~Art

WEEK OF 10/29-11/1

MONDAY~GAMES!

We had fun playing a variety of games!  We played Hullabaloo, Monster Freeze and Halloween Bingo!  Some of us were very good at freezing!

  

TUESDAY~TECHNOLOGY AND TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITIES

TECHNOLOGY:

Today, for technology, we worked on the iPads.  We worked with a  partner to practice several skills:

*numerical order 

*simple addition

*spatial strategies

*sound and letter recognition

*creating 3 letter words by focusing on the middle, vowel sound

TEAM BUILDING:

Today's team-building exercise involved passing a small stuffed bee around the circle without using our hands.  This task involved some definite teamwork!

 WEDNESDAY~ART

Due to the Lower School Halloween Party and Parade, we were unable to have Art Class today.  Instead, we watched a Halloween video...."Spookley The Square Pumpkin".  And, we were spectators for the Lower School Halloween Parade.

THURSDAY~COOKING 

Today we cooked something that we can't eat but is definitely fun to play with...Pumpkin Playdough!  Each child brought home a small bag of pumpkin playdough to keep at home.