We could be in for some warmth and melting this week, please be sure your child is equipped with the proper clothing: warm clothing as well as rain gear and/or Tuffo suits and rain boots. Many thanks!
Classroom Happenings
Infant I: Our older infants have been exploring the different weather patterns outside: the snow, the rain and the warm sun. They enjoyed watching the older children run and play in the slippery snow...watching them fall seemed to be an especially fascinating part of their observations, causing many of the babies to laugh. The older children were also very happy to play in the mud and puddles, and checking out all of the sensory experiences going on there. The younger infants are working on playing independently on the floor including sitting upright and rolling around. We are also happy to welcome Amanda back to the classroom!
Infant II: Exploring the rain, one of our favorite things! Then, exploring the snow, another of our favorite things! The children have been very interested in the changing properties of ice and snow. They can be found studying the ice carefully; comparing just how hard it is one day, while the next day it can be very slushy and soft. We have been focused on inside voices and being quiet while we communicate with each other indoors. A note to parents: Beginning this week we will no longer offer a 5pm snack for the younger children. They have not been consistently interested in eating in the past few weeks. Thanks!
Toddler I: Books of interest have been Yertle the Turtle with return appearances by Pete the Cat. As a classroom we seem to be all about the potty. Although we are all moving at our own pace, it's a big topic of conversation in our room. Some children are simply thinking and talking about the potty, while others are trying their hand at sitting, wearing "pull ups" or underpants. This has also led to a lot of independence when getting dressed and undressed. In our play, blocks and cars continue to be of big interest, and we've enjoyed time in the "yoga hallway" as well as outdoors. We are working on self help skills as we navigate difficult social situations. These include taking deep breaths, walking away, and using the words we have to ask for what we need and want. We've noticed parents reviewing our classroom rules with their children when they arrive at school. This goes a long way and is greatly appreciated!
Toddler II: This week we spent a lot of time with the new tubes in our classroom. We created inclines and ramps and experimented with different items going through.
We also read It's Mine by Leo Lionni again and had a discussion about sharing and being kind to one another. Outside we spent a lot of time sliding on the ice and observing birds (we watched several Cedar Waxwings in the front playground eating the crab apples). We also welcomed a new student to the room and the children have been showing him the ropes in the new space.
Pre-K: We've been taking our mornings a little slower now that we are so skilled at getting dressed in all of our winter garb. The extra time has allowed for more artwork, sensory activities, puzzles, Lego building, and of course, fish first aid.
Meet "Flippy Fish."
Flippy is ill, and we have been tending to him by moving him to his own "hospital tank." We have been documenting his progress, and have noticed that he seems to get better and better every day. We have been adding Epsom salts to his tank and this has also moved him in the right direction. To comfort him, we've been reading to him and place the books against the tank so he can see the pictures. For more updates on Flippy, please visit our classroom and check out our reports on the wall above his tank.
Another activity that captivated the class was making slime, which was similar to the green slop that the character Pete won't eat in the book of that very title. You can also read our observations and comments on slime posted up in our room.
As Seen at MVS
Thanks for Reading
Sam
Classroom Happenings
Infant I: Our older infants have been exploring the different weather patterns outside: the snow, the rain and the warm sun. They enjoyed watching the older children run and play in the slippery snow...watching them fall seemed to be an especially fascinating part of their observations, causing many of the babies to laugh. The older children were also very happy to play in the mud and puddles, and checking out all of the sensory experiences going on there. The younger infants are working on playing independently on the floor including sitting upright and rolling around. We are also happy to welcome Amanda back to the classroom!
Infant II: Exploring the rain, one of our favorite things! Then, exploring the snow, another of our favorite things! The children have been very interested in the changing properties of ice and snow. They can be found studying the ice carefully; comparing just how hard it is one day, while the next day it can be very slushy and soft. We have been focused on inside voices and being quiet while we communicate with each other indoors. A note to parents: Beginning this week we will no longer offer a 5pm snack for the younger children. They have not been consistently interested in eating in the past few weeks. Thanks!
Toddler I: Books of interest have been Yertle the Turtle with return appearances by Pete the Cat. As a classroom we seem to be all about the potty. Although we are all moving at our own pace, it's a big topic of conversation in our room. Some children are simply thinking and talking about the potty, while others are trying their hand at sitting, wearing "pull ups" or underpants. This has also led to a lot of independence when getting dressed and undressed. In our play, blocks and cars continue to be of big interest, and we've enjoyed time in the "yoga hallway" as well as outdoors. We are working on self help skills as we navigate difficult social situations. These include taking deep breaths, walking away, and using the words we have to ask for what we need and want. We've noticed parents reviewing our classroom rules with their children when they arrive at school. This goes a long way and is greatly appreciated!
Toddler II: This week we spent a lot of time with the new tubes in our classroom. We created inclines and ramps and experimented with different items going through.
We also read It's Mine by Leo Lionni again and had a discussion about sharing and being kind to one another. Outside we spent a lot of time sliding on the ice and observing birds (we watched several Cedar Waxwings in the front playground eating the crab apples). We also welcomed a new student to the room and the children have been showing him the ropes in the new space.
Pre-K: We've been taking our mornings a little slower now that we are so skilled at getting dressed in all of our winter garb. The extra time has allowed for more artwork, sensory activities, puzzles, Lego building, and of course, fish first aid.
Meet "Flippy Fish."
Another activity that captivated the class was making slime, which was similar to the green slop that the character Pete won't eat in the book of that very title. You can also read our observations and comments on slime posted up in our room.
As Seen at MVS
Thanks for Reading
Sam
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