WF, 5/31/2024

Happy Friday!

While we were outside, the kids struck up a very large scale cooperative game of family.  There was such a large group involved that we had to move to a larger area to allow everyone to keep their individual role in the game.  The group wanted to make a meal and serve the “babies and kids” in the family.  Several friends were chefs in a cooking area using water and weeds to make healthy gourmet meals such as “Tofu soup with greens”.  When meals were ready, friends at the table were served their meal.  The Wee Wee friends got very involved with the game as well and were happy to be served pretend soup to play in!

By looking at the blog each week, it is evident that water is one of our favorite sensory experiences. There are so many different ways to utilize water! In the article attached below, several activities are listed such as water transfer, sink/float experiments, and water painting to name a few. Summer is the perfect time to head outside and incorporate various water activities! And on rainy days, throwing a big towel on the kitchen floor with a large bin full of water and tools is a great option too! The opportunities are endless!

https://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/activities/the-benefits-of-water-play-and-7-fun-ideas-to-do-this-summer/

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Indoors, water was still the theme of the day.  The kids have been very engaged with water play and experimentation.  We investigated colored water and enjoyed mixing up secondary colors.  There were all sorts of potions and imaginative games around the mixed colors!

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During PREK2 group today we read the story “Good Night Numbers”.  At the end of the story we picked our favorite number.  Many friends picked their age… there was also one “Bunny Number”!”

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Breakfast– Brown rice cakes with peanut butter and fresh strawberries.

Lunch– Melted shredded cheese quesadillas on whole wheat flatbread, fresh cantaloupe/apples, and fresh snap peas/cucumber/pepper.

PM snack– Block cheddar cheese and pretzels.

Wee Sprout– Fresh snap peas/cucumber/pepper.

Have a wonderful weekend!

-Wee Friends Teachers

Link to pictures: 2024-05-31