The children are settling into a great morning routine. We started our morning with two of our favorite monkey books, went to the donut shop, and learned a new finger song about monkeys swinging in a tree. Then on to the kitchen for painting with bananas. This was a great sensorial activity as well. The children really seem to enjoy it. Our monkeys and bananas on our felt board had a lot of “appeal” today.

We also made some banana muffins. The children helped to count and scoop ingredients, to mix, and of course do a “taste test” with the batter. They also experienced dumping and feeling the texture of the different ingredients. This was “bunches” of fun! We will serve them as our afternoon snack.

Before lunch we enjoyed some music with the guitar. Maracas, bells, and shakers were all part of our music time today.

For breakfast this morning, we had cinnamon toast, and of course, bananas. For our mid-morning snack, we had cheese, raisins and apple slices. Our lunch today was tortillas with cheese, carrots, and oranges.

Enjoy the beautiful fall day!