Good Afternoon!

Hope everyone had a terrific weekend.

What may just look like “play” to some, is actually our friends becoming their own person; learning about themselves, their friends, and the world. Children learn about emotions as well as having empathy for others.

Maya and Nahla used their BIG squeezes on their baby dolls this morning. Maya noticed that her baby had a boo-boo on her hand. She kissed it and proceeded to give her a hug. Play is where children learn.

I found this quote and thought it was appropriate:

“For a small child there is no division between playing and learning; between the things he or she does ‘just for fun’ and things that are ‘educational.’ The child learns while living and any part of living that is enjoyable is also play.” ~ Penelope Leach

For breakfast, children had english muffins with butter and banana. Lunch consisted of whole grain noodles with chicken, apples, and broccoli. PM snack was goldfish and blueberries.

Have a terrific evening!