The kids have beenbp busy making you a holiday surprise. They all enjoyed making a gift for you. Tuesday we will read some books about the holiday and begin our count down to the winter holiday.
The children had a lot of energy this week. We are continuing to go outside as soon as we arrive to get out some of the energy but we may need to go for a hike to make sure all the children are utilizing their large motor skills. As the the holidays get closer the children will have more energy that we will have to utilize properly.
We will begin to practice pouring water after the holiday. We have also begun to set out spreading work. We set out some graham crackers and marshmallow fluff this week. I showed the children how to use this work. The need to use tongs to take out one cracker , place it on the plate, and then use the small spreading knife to pick up the marshmallow spread and already it on the cracker. Some children really enjoyed doing each step while others just wanted to eat! We will continue to have food for the children to spread,cut or serve to the other children in the class or keep to try for themselves.
I hope you have a great Thanksgiving.
Nancy
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Hello parents
It's time for me to share what we have been up to in our classroom. We have accomplished quite a bit so far this year. The children are learning the routines. They are lining up with out too many reminders, and they are helping each other to remember what to do. I think we may have our groups complete. I am glad that even the new comers are having an easy time coming in to school. This makes the day start on a happy note.
The children really seem to enjoy going outside each day and we will continue to do so unless it is under 20 degrees outside so please dress your child appropriately. Labeling coats, hats and gloves is vey necessary. The children can leave their belongings outside or near the bathroom or in someone else's locker. If we ask them if something belongs to them many say yes even if it's not. Diane and I sometimes have a hard time remembering who wore what to school. As the snow falls having slippers for your child to put on is very important. This allows us to keep our floors clean since we spend so much time sitting on the floor.
I will try to share the happenings weekly from this point on please share your comments and pass on the blog information to other parents.
See you Tuesday.
Nancy
It's time for me to share what we have been up to in our classroom. We have accomplished quite a bit so far this year. The children are learning the routines. They are lining up with out too many reminders, and they are helping each other to remember what to do. I think we may have our groups complete. I am glad that even the new comers are having an easy time coming in to school. This makes the day start on a happy note.
The children really seem to enjoy going outside each day and we will continue to do so unless it is under 20 degrees outside so please dress your child appropriately. Labeling coats, hats and gloves is vey necessary. The children can leave their belongings outside or near the bathroom or in someone else's locker. If we ask them if something belongs to them many say yes even if it's not. Diane and I sometimes have a hard time remembering who wore what to school. As the snow falls having slippers for your child to put on is very important. This allows us to keep our floors clean since we spend so much time sitting on the floor.
I will try to share the happenings weekly from this point on please share your comments and pass on the blog information to other parents.
See you Tuesday.
Nancy
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Shortened Week
Hello Parents
This week we have only one day and that day is very short. Normally we have a holiday party on our last day. We will have a special day but we did not call it a party since our time together is short. We will be having a special snack. Waffles with strawberries,whipped cream and some chocolate milk to drink. Santa is scheduled to visit the children on that day. We will be sending home the gifts that the children have made for you in the past few weeks. They are all very excited to bring these home to you.
We will have another pajama day for the children in January when things are at lull and we need something to look forward too. The winter may be long so we will need some excitement to keep us going.
I hope that you and all of your family have a wonderful holiday and relaxing new year.
Nancy
This week we have only one day and that day is very short. Normally we have a holiday party on our last day. We will have a special day but we did not call it a party since our time together is short. We will be having a special snack. Waffles with strawberries,whipped cream and some chocolate milk to drink. Santa is scheduled to visit the children on that day. We will be sending home the gifts that the children have made for you in the past few weeks. They are all very excited to bring these home to you.
We will have another pajama day for the children in January when things are at lull and we need something to look forward too. The winter may be long so we will need some excitement to keep us going.
I hope that you and all of your family have a wonderful holiday and relaxing new year.
Nancy
Sunday, December 4, 2011
The Holidays are Here
We have changed most of the materials in the classroom. The children were so interested in the new work on the shelves. The art area has exciting new glueing works. There are gingerbread men to decorate and snow flakes to cover in glitter. There are poinsettia's to sort and santa's to pour. We have woven holiday items all over the classroom. The children are really becoming interested in counting. New have numbers on a tray and then items for them to place next to the correct number. The kids are really working together to finish this work.
We have a countdown to our vacation calendar each day a couple of children will mark down how many days do school we have left. The are very excited by this task. We are going to have a party the last day of school. So they are counting down to a party.
I am looking forward to having some of you help create our holiday gift.
Have a good week.
Nancy
We have a countdown to our vacation calendar each day a couple of children will mark down how many days do school we have left. The are very excited by this task. We are going to have a party the last day of school. So they are counting down to a party.
I am looking forward to having some of you help create our holiday gift.
Have a good week.
Nancy
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Colder Weather Is Here
The children really enjoy going outside. In the past week we had so much rain that we had to find some large motor activities inside. We used the hallway to push each other on scooters. This took a lot of coordination by both children. The person sitting needed to cross their legs ( criss cross applesauce), and hold on to the sides. The person pushing needed to get comfortable and then steer the scooter. Once everyone had a turn we headed into our classroom to work an obsticle course. The children finished it off by crawling in the tunnel. Everyone seemed to like that.
We did make it outside one day. Many of the kids were cold. Hats and mittens are suggested. Some children run and climb outside, while others sit on the swings. This plays a part in how cold the kids are. We encourage them to run by chasing myself or Ms. Diane. We will be going outside unless it is raining or less then 20 degrees outside. So please dress your child appropriately.
With thanksgiving coming along we are working on turkeys. We are also beginning to show the children how to punch a picture out as oppose to cutting. In the 3-6 room they will use the punching technique instead of cutting. We will also start having the children serve themselves snack soon. Everyone is coming together so well that I am sure we will continue to see more independent children emerge.
Have a great week!
We did make it outside one day. Many of the kids were cold. Hats and mittens are suggested. Some children run and climb outside, while others sit on the swings. This plays a part in how cold the kids are. We encourage them to run by chasing myself or Ms. Diane. We will be going outside unless it is raining or less then 20 degrees outside. So please dress your child appropriately.
With thanksgiving coming along we are working on turkeys. We are also beginning to show the children how to punch a picture out as oppose to cutting. In the 3-6 room they will use the punching technique instead of cutting. We will also start having the children serve themselves snack soon. Everyone is coming together so well that I am sure we will continue to see more independent children emerge.
Have a great week!
Monday, October 31, 2011
A Full Month Complete
Hello Everyone!
I really can't believe how much your children have grown over the past month and a half. The tears are few and far between. Running in to see their friends is very common. Almost everyone is able to wash their hands with out much help. We recently had a student observing our class and she was very impressed by the way the children cleared their plates when they were done with snack.
We are working on counting the children every morning. The children walk around and count each child. We then talk about how many children we have and if we are missing anyone who is missing.
We have washed the pumpkin and then used our hammering skills to put golf tees into our pumpkin. The children really enjoyed celebrating the holiday with us. The talked about their costumes and going trick or treating.
Talk of the pilgrims will be next. We re trying to introduce some of the facts that the children will be learning about next year.
We will continue to work on the letters of the alphabet, numbers and colors as this year goes on.
I really can't believe how much your children have grown over the past month and a half. The tears are few and far between. Running in to see their friends is very common. Almost everyone is able to wash their hands with out much help. We recently had a student observing our class and she was very impressed by the way the children cleared their plates when they were done with snack.
We are working on counting the children every morning. The children walk around and count each child. We then talk about how many children we have and if we are missing anyone who is missing.
We have washed the pumpkin and then used our hammering skills to put golf tees into our pumpkin. The children really enjoyed celebrating the holiday with us. The talked about their costumes and going trick or treating.
Talk of the pilgrims will be next. We re trying to introduce some of the facts that the children will be learning about next year.
We will continue to work on the letters of the alphabet, numbers and colors as this year goes on.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Summer Camp
Hi All
The first week of summer camp went well. The first day was a little rocky everyone meeting all the new kids from the other classes. The second day was wonderful the sun shining and water works galore outside. Even the storm didn't stop us from having fun. We blew bubbles indoor which was quite a treat for most kids. We have a art project a week. Last week most kids made their camp t-shirts. Next week we are making frames for fathers day or a frame for a special person in your childs life. Please send a picture of your child with their special person and we will send it home on Thursday. In the following weeks we will be making drums so I am hearing that coffee cans are hard to come by so any can that can be made into a drum would be appreciated. We will also be making butterfly wings (sheets), masks and binoculars.
It is nice to see the kids meeting the children they may be in class with next year. The class size is bigger then they are used to. So your child may be a bit over whelmed at the the end of the day. This too will prepare them for the class size of next year. I am always so proud of how the children adapt to a new situation.
Have a great weekend see you Tuesday.
If you aren't able to make it to school feel free to email me nangiblin@yahoo.com as the ladies in the office are in and out this summer and the phone doesn't always get answered.
Thanks
Nancy
The first week of summer camp went well. The first day was a little rocky everyone meeting all the new kids from the other classes. The second day was wonderful the sun shining and water works galore outside. Even the storm didn't stop us from having fun. We blew bubbles indoor which was quite a treat for most kids. We have a art project a week. Last week most kids made their camp t-shirts. Next week we are making frames for fathers day or a frame for a special person in your childs life. Please send a picture of your child with their special person and we will send it home on Thursday. In the following weeks we will be making drums so I am hearing that coffee cans are hard to come by so any can that can be made into a drum would be appreciated. We will also be making butterfly wings (sheets), masks and binoculars.
It is nice to see the kids meeting the children they may be in class with next year. The class size is bigger then they are used to. So your child may be a bit over whelmed at the the end of the day. This too will prepare them for the class size of next year. I am always so proud of how the children adapt to a new situation.
Have a great weekend see you Tuesday.
If you aren't able to make it to school feel free to email me nangiblin@yahoo.com as the ladies in the office are in and out this summer and the phone doesn't always get answered.
Thanks
Nancy
Monday, May 23, 2011
The Party is Almost Over
I remember the first time I met each of your children this year. They each have made me so proud of how much they have accomplished this year. All of the children can put on their own shoes. Many of them may not show you that they are capable of this but they are. Potty training is underway for most. If you are still working on potty training summer is a great time to work on it. Spending time outside in underwear allows you child to feel th wetness without making a mes in the house. I can remember training my daughter June. I just finished my toddler Montessori training and learned that the sensitive period for potty training was 18 months. June was 26 months. I figured I was in trouble and that I was going to have a tough time. June was not very interested in th toilet. I bought some training underpants, some had plastic on the outside. (Target). We spent many days outside and were making progress. Then I decided to go on a road trip. Out came the diapers. Then I remembered that this would only send me back to square one. So I put the potty seat in the car and hit the road. I pulled over a couple of times and then June was on a roll and out of diapers.
The children moving on to 3-6 classrooms or most other schools are expected to be potty trained. So if your child is spending the summer in camp with Ms Debi and I we would love to help you with this process.
Thank you for sharing your children with us. We have enjoyed getting to know them. I hope to be able to watch them grow up over the next few years here. If your child is moving on I hope that you will bring them back to visit us.
I hope to see you Wednesday at the ice-cream social.
The children moving on to 3-6 classrooms or most other schools are expected to be potty trained. So if your child is spending the summer in camp with Ms Debi and I we would love to help you with this process.
Thank you for sharing your children with us. We have enjoyed getting to know them. I hope to be able to watch them grow up over the next few years here. If your child is moving on I hope that you will bring them back to visit us.
I hope to see you Wednesday at the ice-cream social.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Time For The Big Work to Begin
I hope that those of you that were able to tend the auction had fun and picked up some good items. I hope that you were able to take a look at the photo books that I made for each class. They were fun to make although it was difficult to choose which pictures to use. We have several camera hogs and an equal amount of camera shy children. I tried very hard to catch everyone smiling.
We are down to the last two months of school. We are continuing to work on toilet training with the children. We are also asking the children to complete a "big"work before building with blocks,playing babies, or painting. A big work is something like using he spindles for counting and corresponding the spindles to the number, letter recognition, putting objects in size order and pouring works. This is what the older children do and we are trying to prepare them for next year. We are also trying to have the children line up before we go downstairs or in from the playground. While these are small things, they are requiring self control of the children.
We will be doing more activities outside as the weather breaks. The playground equipment will be scrubbed down. We will be clearing a path so our hikes will have a very clear path. We may even do some outdoor gardening. We will be adding a lady bug garden to our classroom in the near future.
We are down to the last two months of school. We are continuing to work on toilet training with the children. We are also asking the children to complete a "big"work before building with blocks,playing babies, or painting. A big work is something like using he spindles for counting and corresponding the spindles to the number, letter recognition, putting objects in size order and pouring works. This is what the older children do and we are trying to prepare them for next year. We are also trying to have the children line up before we go downstairs or in from the playground. While these are small things, they are requiring self control of the children.
We will be doing more activities outside as the weather breaks. The playground equipment will be scrubbed down. We will be clearing a path so our hikes will have a very clear path. We may even do some outdoor gardening. We will be adding a lady bug garden to our classroom in the near future.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Up and Over
Just when we are all hoping that we will be packing the coats up we are teaching the kids the up and over technique to put their coats on. We have been trying this out on the line one child at a time. The kids cheer each other on. It is fun to see how proud they are as they put on their own coat. We will continue doing this until everyone is able to put their own coat on.
We are continuing to work on potty training. Debi and I are taking small groups to the bathroom during our day. Many of the children are at least trying out the toilet and at least that is progress. We will also begin talking about brushing our teeth. One of our students fathers is a dentist and will be sending toothbrushes for everyone. Last year the kids really liked brushing their teeth in the small sink in front of the mirror. I expect the kids this year will enjoy this too.
Don't forget that our auction is March 18th. We hope to you there!
We are continuing to work on potty training. Debi and I are taking small groups to the bathroom during our day. Many of the children are at least trying out the toilet and at least that is progress. We will also begin talking about brushing our teeth. One of our students fathers is a dentist and will be sending toothbrushes for everyone. Last year the kids really liked brushing their teeth in the small sink in front of the mirror. I expect the kids this year will enjoy this too.
Don't forget that our auction is March 18th. We hope to you there!
Monday, February 21, 2011
Packing Snow!
We really enjoyed the warm up on the weather. We ran I. The snow and threw snow balls at Ms. Debi. The kids really had fun going down the slide and landing in the soft snow. Spending time in the fresh air and a bit of sunshine made focusing on work easier. We intoduced the color green to the groups. The kids are enjoying working with verde.
We will begin to encourage the children to make their own play dough this week. We will have a bowl set out for the kids ro use to combine all of the ingredients in themselves to make the dough. There are always kids who make play dough every day and others who never touch it. it I'll be interesting to see if anyone surprises us.
Our auction is less a month away! We hope to see you to bid on our class project and a day of baking for your child and four friends with Ms. Debi and me!!!
Don't forget registration fornnext year is soon. To ensure your childs spot get here early on registration day! Thisnisnalso when you sign up for summer camp we hope to have a great group of children this summer!
We will begin to encourage the children to make their own play dough this week. We will have a bowl set out for the kids ro use to combine all of the ingredients in themselves to make the dough. There are always kids who make play dough every day and others who never touch it. it I'll be interesting to see if anyone surprises us.
Our auction is less a month away! We hope to see you to bid on our class project and a day of baking for your child and four friends with Ms. Debi and me!!!
Don't forget registration fornnext year is soon. To ensure your childs spot get here early on registration day! Thisnisnalso when you sign up for summer camp we hope to have a great group of children this summer!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Valentines Party
Wow were the kids wound up this week. The cold weather needs to end or we are going to loose our noodles. The kids went directly to the back door to go outside e everyday. I hope that the weather warms up and we can get back to our routine. The energy level in our classroom was higher then normal.
We started taking the children to the bathroom to check things out. A few of the children sat on the toilet and a few even used it. Please try to remember to dress your child so using the toilet is easy. I am sure that we both would love for your child to be potty trained before the end of the school year.
The kids really seemed to enjoy the party. We started the day with some dancing and singing and then everyone made a pizza. While the pizzas were baking the kids explored some of the new work that we put out. When the pizza was ready we passed out the shakes and turned on Clifford's Valentine for the kids to watch for a bit. We invited the older siblings to join us for a snack. The kids really seemed to enjoy having the older kids in our classroom. We finished our day with a book. The kids really loved carrying their shoe boxes filled with goodies. A good time was had by all.
We started taking the children to the bathroom to check things out. A few of the children sat on the toilet and a few even used it. Please try to remember to dress your child so using the toilet is easy. I am sure that we both would love for your child to be potty trained before the end of the school year.
The kids really seemed to enjoy the party. We started the day with some dancing and singing and then everyone made a pizza. While the pizzas were baking the kids explored some of the new work that we put out. When the pizza was ready we passed out the shakes and turned on Clifford's Valentine for the kids to watch for a bit. We invited the older siblings to join us for a snack. The kids really seemed to enjoy having the older kids in our classroom. We finished our day with a book. The kids really loved carrying their shoe boxes filled with goodies. A good time was had by all.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Snow day
Wow it was kind of like a spring break. It seems like it has been a long time since we were at school. If you were "snack" person last week and did not bring the English muffins, pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese please bring it this weeks as it is for our party on Thursday this week we we ill be making pizza.
If you can please use a brown paper bag to cover a shoe box so your child can make a valentine mail box for our party.
We are working on our auction item. We are making a book featuring your children that will be up for bidding on March 18th. Ms Debi and I will be taking lots of pictures to ensure everyone has a cameo in our book.
I hope that you were able to enjoy the snow with your children. We will be breaking out the sled this week if it is warm enough out side. I hope that the playground is passable at this point.
We are looking forward to our party this week. Pajama's are encouraged but not required on Thursday.
Nancy
If you can please use a brown paper bag to cover a shoe box so your child can make a valentine mail box for our party.
We are working on our auction item. We are making a book featuring your children that will be up for bidding on March 18th. Ms Debi and I will be taking lots of pictures to ensure everyone has a cameo in our book.
I hope that you were able to enjoy the snow with your children. We will be breaking out the sled this week if it is warm enough out side. I hope that the playground is passable at this point.
We are looking forward to our party this week. Pajama's are encouraged but not required on Thursday.
Nancy
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Getting Ready for Thanksgiving
We have had a couple of busy weeks. We made pumpkin pie, painted our hands to make turkeys and used lots of glue and feathers to make more turkeys. The kids really like projects. The boys were not too interested in making pie at first. I did mention that they would be able to use the mixer. Some were interested. Then when it was turned on everyone came to see what was making all of the noise. I told the kids it was a power tool for the kitchen. Thant seemed to make everyone want a turn.
When ever I talk about a project we are doing for the week the kids hurry to the craft area so they can get working. We always invite all the children to make the project but no one has to make one. So if you did not receive one of the items listed it was most likely a work that your child did not want to do.
On Tuesday before our Thanksgiving break we set up our holiday tree. The children are invited to decorate the tree. We take the decorations off after each class so the next group can decorate it for themselves. Be sure to look out for some fun holiday projects coming home.
We have been having trouble finding a book that will hold the interest of the kids during circle time at the end of the day. We have tried Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Clifford books, No David and we are unable to keep most of the kids sitting. We are going to ask you to bring a book when it is your child's week to bring snack. That way at least one child will be interested in the story. That child maybe able to get his or her friends to sit and listen to their book.
Have a great week!
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| Ryan making pie |
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| Ava using the mixer |
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| Noah mixing the pie while Ava tells him how |
We have had a couple of busy weeks. We made pumpkin pie, painted our hands to make turkeys and used lots of glue and feathers to make more turkeys. The kids really like projects. The boys were not too interested in making pie at first. I did mention that they would be able to use the mixer. Some were interested. Then when it was turned on everyone came to see what was making all of the noise. I told the kids it was a power tool for the kitchen. Thant seemed to make everyone want a turn.
When ever I talk about a project we are doing for the week the kids hurry to the craft area so they can get working. We always invite all the children to make the project but no one has to make one. So if you did not receive one of the items listed it was most likely a work that your child did not want to do.
On Tuesday before our Thanksgiving break we set up our holiday tree. The children are invited to decorate the tree. We take the decorations off after each class so the next group can decorate it for themselves. Be sure to look out for some fun holiday projects coming home.
We have been having trouble finding a book that will hold the interest of the kids during circle time at the end of the day. We have tried Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Clifford books, No David and we are unable to keep most of the kids sitting. We are going to ask you to bring a book when it is your child's week to bring snack. That way at least one child will be interested in the story. That child maybe able to get his or her friends to sit and listen to their book.
Have a great week!
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Making the Most of the Weather
Wow can you believe how lucky we were to have 70 degrees in November? The Toddlers certainly took full advantage of the weather. We enjoyed many hikes in the woods, gathering acorns, tomatoes, and leaves. The children really enjoyed having leaf fights. I think that they enjoyed covering me with leaves the most. It was really fun for all of us. Being able to burn off some energy allowed everyone to focus on their work.
The children enjoyed making turkey's with feathers and turkey hand prints too. The kids really enjoyed painting their hands. I thinks some of them were amazed that I was encouraging them to paint their hands. Others were not too sure and were very happy to rush to the sink to wash the paint off. Charlie put his thoughts on this very clearly "You are not painting my hand no matter what". Needless to say as of today Charlie will not be taking home a hand print turkey at least yet.....
This week we will be doing our first cooking project. We are attempting to make pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving. So we will be measuring, mixing, pouring and cleaning this week. I hope the children enjoy baking as much as Debi and I do.
We are still in need of plastic jars. Any size will do! We are making snow globes so a jar with a twist on top of any size would be wonderful!!
Have a great week!
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Lots of Changes
Debi and I took a good look at our classroom and what works were being used and decided to make a few changes. In all three classes the children were hanging out at the train table. The paint was not used unless we suggested it, play dough was sitting on the shelf untouched, scissors were crying out to be used, and shoes were in dire need of polishing. The children were not grasping the concept of taking a snack and eating it at the table So we decided that we need to make some changes to our room to make things "work" for everyone.
The first class has the luxury of going outside as soon as they arrive. This allows the kids to get out some energy. They really seem to enjoy starting the day this way. Be sure to dress the kids warmly so they can enjoy the time we are outside. When we go back into the school we wash our hands and then go to the classroom after line time we have a group snack. Everyone sits down and then we share our snack. If the kids don't want to eat they are allowed to go do a work. The kids have adjusted well to the lack of the train table, they began to use other materials. Everyone is doing something find a work to do or share with another child.
The second class unfortunately can not go out upon arrival because the older kids are outside. So we are get right to work. The children in this class were a bit distraught at not having the trains. They did however enjoy being invited to work with paint, play dough was a bit hit, windows were being washed, plants were being watered. It was working.
The third class wasn't too fazed by the change. The group is small so they simply found new work and began to use the art materials more often.
So if there are any disgruntled toddlers out there we apologize. We are trying to make sure the children are gaining knowledge and trying new things while at school .
Happy Monday!!!
The first class has the luxury of going outside as soon as they arrive. This allows the kids to get out some energy. They really seem to enjoy starting the day this way. Be sure to dress the kids warmly so they can enjoy the time we are outside. When we go back into the school we wash our hands and then go to the classroom after line time we have a group snack. Everyone sits down and then we share our snack. If the kids don't want to eat they are allowed to go do a work. The kids have adjusted well to the lack of the train table, they began to use other materials. Everyone is doing something find a work to do or share with another child.
The second class unfortunately can not go out upon arrival because the older kids are outside. So we are get right to work. The children in this class were a bit distraught at not having the trains. They did however enjoy being invited to work with paint, play dough was a bit hit, windows were being washed, plants were being watered. It was working.
The third class wasn't too fazed by the change. The group is small so they simply found new work and began to use the art materials more often.
So if there are any disgruntled toddlers out there we apologize. We are trying to make sure the children are gaining knowledge and trying new things while at school .
Happy Monday!!!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Hiking in the Woods
We took full advantage of the weather this week and went for a hike in the woods. The children were a bit unsure at first. I actually think Ms. Debi and I were more unsure of our ability to keep everyone together. But it worked! The kids enjoyed looking for acorns. Many of the children filled their pockets and brought the acorns home to you. The following day when I told them that we were going for a hike they all quickly gathered near the the gate and were more then ready to go.
Toddler one has the advantage of going outside first. This is so nice for the kids. Everyone is able to get out that extra energy and leave it outside so that when we do get inside we they can focus on our work. Toddler 2 arrives just as the older children are going outside so we have to wait until the end of our time together to go outside. We try very hard to make sure we get outside everyday but sometimes time runs out. Hopefully everyone will get the idea that if we clean up fast we can get outside.
Just a side note. We have been changing lots of diapers and would appreciate if the children were not wearing onesies to school. When we ask the kids if they have a poop they all say no. SO many times we have to check to find the dirty diaper. It would be much easier if we didn't have to undo onesies in order to find the culprit.
We have had some new found interest in going on the toilet!! So that is great.
We have lots of things planned for this week. Pumpkin pancakes, making Carmel apples and ghost foot prints just to name a few.
I will try and post pictures of it all next week.
Happy Halloween!!!!1
Toddler one has the advantage of going outside first. This is so nice for the kids. Everyone is able to get out that extra energy and leave it outside so that when we do get inside we they can focus on our work. Toddler 2 arrives just as the older children are going outside so we have to wait until the end of our time together to go outside. We try very hard to make sure we get outside everyday but sometimes time runs out. Hopefully everyone will get the idea that if we clean up fast we can get outside.
Just a side note. We have been changing lots of diapers and would appreciate if the children were not wearing onesies to school. When we ask the kids if they have a poop they all say no. SO many times we have to check to find the dirty diaper. It would be much easier if we didn't have to undo onesies in order to find the culprit.
We have had some new found interest in going on the toilet!! So that is great.
We have lots of things planned for this week. Pumpkin pancakes, making Carmel apples and ghost foot prints just to name a few.
I will try and post pictures of it all next week.
Happy Halloween!!!!1
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Celebrating Birthdays
We celebrated our first birthday last week in our classroom. The children were very excited to sing happy birthday. We have all of the children sit at our long snack table and then we sing happy birthday to the child who is celebrating their birthday. The kids really loved watching her blow out her candle. We passed out the cupcakes and the children really enjoyed the snack.
Parents are invited to come in for cake time with the class if its your childs birthday. If you would like to send in pictures one from each year of your childs life we will make a time line of your childs life and hang it up in our room for everyone to see.
Everyone seems to like coming into school. Getting rules down is still a bit tough for some but with encourgement from the other students they are coming along. We are planning some exciting activities for Halloween week. Carmel apples, mask decorating, and ghost making.
We hope to see you all at the Pumpkin Hunt this weekend 10/24.
Have a great week!!
Sunday, September 26, 2010
We Made It! Week One
Hello All
Everyone made it through week one. By Thursday most of the tears stopped. We had our moments but everyone at some point or another focused on work. The playground is every ones favorite place at school. Water works are also very popular. The children are enjoying the freedom of using water when ever they want. Cleaning up is a new experience for some but others are very good at cleaning up for themselves and for others. Sharing is also working rather well. You may hear children saying "this is my work".
Everyone made it through week one. By Thursday most of the tears stopped. We had our moments but everyone at some point or another focused on work. The playground is every ones favorite place at school. Water works are also very popular. The children are enjoying the freedom of using water when ever they want. Cleaning up is a new experience for some but others are very good at cleaning up for themselves and for others. Sharing is also working rather well. You may hear children saying "this is my work".
We began the day with our line time. It was short we sang a song and counted how many children where in our class. We will begin demonstrating how to use the materials in our classroom this week. The children will learn how all of the items are used and where they belong and how to put them away. At the end of the day we will be singing, dancing and reading a book and then enjoying some fresh air.
I hope that the week ended better for you then it may have began. Debi and I are enjoying our time with your children and we know that in time they will be asking when they will be going back to school.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
7 days and counting
Hi All
Can you believe the school year is just about over. It seems like just yesterday that you and your children where crying as we walked them into school. But these days there is just a quick bye mom love you and the are off. I am so happy that they seem to enjoy coming into school. We enjoy having them with us. I hope to see you at the icecream social May 26th during class time. If you drop your children off in carpool and park come on down about 15 minutes into class so 8:45 for toddler 1, 11:00 for toddler 2 and 1:30 for toddler 3. You can take home your childs change of clothes bin on that day. If your child is joining us for either of the camps please be sure that the clothes are lightweight for summer. And that they still fit. Many of your children are much taller then they were at the beginning of the year.
We are hoping to have a visit from the fire department on the last day of school.
Have a good week.
Nancy
Can you believe the school year is just about over. It seems like just yesterday that you and your children where crying as we walked them into school. But these days there is just a quick bye mom love you and the are off. I am so happy that they seem to enjoy coming into school. We enjoy having them with us. I hope to see you at the icecream social May 26th during class time. If you drop your children off in carpool and park come on down about 15 minutes into class so 8:45 for toddler 1, 11:00 for toddler 2 and 1:30 for toddler 3. You can take home your childs change of clothes bin on that day. If your child is joining us for either of the camps please be sure that the clothes are lightweight for summer. And that they still fit. Many of your children are much taller then they were at the beginning of the year.
We are hoping to have a visit from the fire department on the last day of school.
Have a good week.
Nancy
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