Happy Monday!

We are chugging along with Charlotte’s Web in our K/PREK1 group, finishing up chapter 14 today! On Friday, we were introduced to the name Dr. Dorian (title of chapter 14) and before we ended group on Friday, we brainstormed about how Dr. Dorian could fit into the story. Our prediction was that he/she was a vet that came to look after the animals!

We found out today that Dr. Dorian is Fern’s doctor and her mother went to see him because she was worried about Fern talking to all of the animals at her uncles farm. While this is our first longer chapter book that we’ve read, we really aren’t missing the pictures that are offered in picture books  because the storyline has been keeping everyone engaged and wondering what will happen next! Plus, it’s a wonderful way to authentically assess children’s ability to remember facts, names, and events that have occurred in the story. The character’s progression throughout the story brings up a lot of questions during our sessions which starts great conversations!

We are LOVING Charlotte’s Web.

In PREK2, children used unifix cubes to practice addition problems. For example, a friend was given the equation 8 + 2 and had to use the unifx cubes to display that equation.

We’re diving into rocks and dirt this week and today, we focused on rocks you may find in caves. Miss Annastecia read ‘Fantastic Bats’ at the art table and afterwards, children explored an art project after hearing the directions.

Bats live in caves so children were asked to create their own rocks using a few materials such as a sharpie marker, watercolor, paint brush, and water. Each child carefully used a sharpie to make their rock shape and then proceeded to use a variety of watercolor colors to fill in their rock! Every rock looked different and super unique!

Since late last week, friends have been super interested in putting on puppet shows! Miss Kim ventured down into the basement and brought up a variety of puppets to add to the housekeeping area.

Breakfast– Whole wheat toast with butter and banana.

Lunch– Whole wheat pasta with marinara sauce and shredded cheese, fresh watermelon/oranges, and fresh broccoli/cherry tomatoes.

PM snack– Whole milk yogurt with Quaker Simply Granola.

Wee Sprout– Fresh broccoli/cherry tomatoes.

Have a wonderful evening!

-Mindy

Link to pictures: WF 6/22