Good Afternoon!

Our friends are still getting used to the new gate. Teachers are still getting used to it too!

Bounce, bounce, bounce we went on the jungle gym. The gross motor activities that our friends partake in throughout the day allow children to let loose, work on their balance and stability, and engage with friends.

Peek-a-boo was a game that was played today. P.K. hid under the jungle gym and peaked through the floor boards at his friends.

There he is!

Zoey looked at friends through small spaces. She peaked her head up to find teachers and friends waving at her!

The school bus and fire truck got a work out this morning! Friends Eren and P.K. pushed them around the classroom while making interesting noises.

Eve took care of her baby all morning. Between feedings and naps, Eve enjoyed playing with her baby! The nurturing aspect of pretend play is a great skill that our friends are learning.

“Patience is a virtue.”

While a couple of friends entered the kitchen to begin painting, our other friends waited. We waited by the gate where we could watch our friends explore in the kitchen. We learned that we have to wait our turn and that soon we’ll get a chance.

We began our “after Christmas” project. Red paint was used to paint with on a long piece of white paper. We’re going to cut it into a red heart and the second stage of the project will occur tomorrow! Stay tuned!

Children moved around the paper so that multiple spots on the paper could be painted. Friends painted as much paper as possible!

Some of us also painted their hands and feet. It was sure a great sensory activity and a wonderful chance for friends to paint together. We sure did have a big canvas to paint .

P.K. saw his reflection in the mirror. He said, “Hi, P.K.”

When Daniel and P.K. were done with the art activity in the kitchen, they each grabbed a book and began reading.

Zoey has been enjoying standing on the bench and exploring the options that she has. She walked while holding the ledge. She bent down to get some toys. With the help of Miss Marty, she practiced walking around the classroom.

Music was turned on this afternoon and Eve spun and turned around to the different tunes we heard.

To end the day, P.K. explored his gross motor possibilities. He jumped on the jungle gym. He bent his knees and launched up into the air. He smiled when he was done and said, “I jumped!”

For breakfast, children had toast with soy butter and bananas. AM snack was corn. Lunch consisted of hummus on whole grain bread, bananas/oranges, and snap peas. PM snack was rice cakes with soy butter.

Have a terrific evening!

-Mindy