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.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
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!!
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