We began our day finishing our mysterious baking soda art projects. Today we added water color to the images created by the dried baking soda.

We invited friends to share and explore the question “Which side of the bed did you get up on? The grumpy side or happy side?” We followed with a discussion expressing, if you DO get up on the grumpy side of the bed, how do you make yourself feel better? Eating food, snuggling with mama and “giving myself a kiss” were a few of the answers.

Lisa played “Where Are You?” if you are brushing your teeth, or eating your breakfast to name a few.

A few friends played “Give and Take” with the rain stick. Each friend took one end of the rain stick and together, the two friends took turns giving and taking the shifting rocks inside. Each friend was an equal participant, with no one designated the leader. Each friend did/his her part, to get the job of shifting the rocks over, done. The teacher side coached, encouraging this equality by expressing “Listen! Watch your friend! Your turn to ‘take’, hold your body still as your friend ‘gives’!”

We took it a step further and had two friends stand side by side, and with the same ‘give and take’ dynamic, talk to one another. Listening, watching and taking turns. Then we asked each friend which they preferred giving or taking.

Have a great day.

Wee Sprouts: Celery sticks. Breakfast: Whole wheat buttered toast and bananas. Lunch: Whole grain rice with mozzarella cheese, orange slices and corn. Snack: Cranberry bread and cheese.