Good Afternoon!

…and HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SUMMER! In large group today, we read a story titled, ‘Mama, Is It Summer Yet?’. Throughout the story, we learned of various ways to tell when it’s going to change from spring to summer. For example, when the buds on the trees start to expand, that’s a sign that summer is on it’s way!

After we finished the story, we came up with a web of items we see in the summertime. We distinguished between things we see mostly in the summer time while other things we see all the time such as animals.

This morning, a few friends drew treasure maps and hunted for treasure throughout the backyard. Lulu combined that with what she learned about summer and drew a journal about it. She wrote ‘Map to sun’ without any teacher assistance, solely by sounding out the words.

So, about that treasure hunt! A group of friends headed to the art table once we got outside to draw individual treasure maps, each looking a little different. Together, they searched through the backyard looking for their treasure while using their maps as clues.

Before we went outside this morning, Miss Melinda played her accordion for us! Friends immediately gravitated toward the music, anxiously waiting to touch the keys that they saw. Miss Melinda showed us how the accordion makes music and let friends touch several keys to see what type of sound came out. Of course, we moved our bodies and danced to the music as well.

It was quite the morning outside. We frequented the drinking fountain to make sure we were staying hydrated..always important!

Breakfast– Malt-O-Meal and plums.

Lunch– Scrambled eggs with shredded cheese, whole wheat bread, banana/plums, and cucumbers/cherry tomatoes.

PM snack– Air popped popcorn and plums/banana.

Wee Sprout– Cherry tomatoes/cucumber.

Have a fantastic evening.

-Mindy

Link to pictures: WF 6/21