The Power of the Wind!

It was very windy today!  One of the students had fun with a piece of paper, that seemed to defy gravity!

Potato Plant

I had some potatoes at home that had started to sprout.  I brought them to school to show the class and we decided to plant one to see if it would grow.  The kids loved watering it!  (Good fine motor practice). Today, we noticed that a plant is growing!

Snow Fun in April!

Adults may not think that snow is fun at the end of April, but the kids do. It provided opportunities for Gross Motor development, Language and fun!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to the one Birthday Girl born in the month of April!

Reading

Found a good post about reading to active children.  Worth a few minutes to read.

http://www.morefunmom.com/2013/05/how-to-read-to-kids-who-cant-sit-still.html

 

Mixing Colors

We have been mixing colors in the classroom.  It is a good activity to learn about making different colors, but is also great for developing Fine Motor Skills and Language.

Learning Outside

It has been warmer and dryer outside and we have been taking advantage of the nicer weather to play outside.

I played with a hoe and started to make some letters in the sand.  I drew the initial letters in the names of some of the children who were playing nearby. 

Two of the students thought it was a good idea, and made the letters "T" and "D".   This is a fun way to get some literacy skills in!

Teacher Tom: Not Helping

Parents often have a difficult time with letting go of their "caregiver" role and continue to do things for their Preschoolers when the children are capable of doing things for themselves. I often observe this with dressing and undressing routines, where parents help with shoes, coats, hats etc. when their children should be encouraged to be independent and at least try to do what they are capable of.   Teacher Tom has a post on his blog that addresses this issue with play. It is an interesting read.

Teacher Tom: Not Helping

Pre K "B" Decorates Easter Eggs

Thank you to Miss M's Dad who came to help with dying Easter Eggs, today!

Have a Happy Easter everyone!  See you after the Easter Break!

Pre K "A" Decorates Eggs

Pre K "A" dyed Easter Eggs, today.  Thanks to the parents who came to help!  Pre K "B" will dye eggs tomorrow.  Remember to bring two boiled eggs to dye!