WF, 10/22/2024 | Wee Friends Early Childhood Program LLC

Good Afternoon!

We used unifix cubes to integrate patterns into our PREK1 sign in this morning! Each friend had a specific pattern line assigned to them and after they said the pattern aloud, they found the next color that came in their pattern. The patterns ranged from ABAB patterns to ABCABC patterns to AABAAB patterns! They completed their pattern and then wrote their name on the sign in easel!

K.CA.5: Create, extend, and give an appropriate rule for simple repeating and growing patterns with numbers and shapes.

We explored leaves this morning since they are everywhere! We practiced focus and fine motor skills as we chose leaves from a basket, cut them into small collage pieces, glued them to paper and then painted them with glitter glue. The kids chose to spend an incredibly long time working on their individual projects which was amazing developmentally for focus/concentration and attention. This only works if a child chooses to stay engaged. They know exactly how far to push themselves developmentally when following their own interest!

We added leaves and water to the sensory bin to stimulate imaginative play while engaging the senses. Sensory experiences do amazing things for the brain. Research has shown that engaging most of the senses at the same time during play helps to integrate the parts of the brain, teaching it to work as one. This increases attention, concentration and ability to self regulate.

Painting continues to be a strong interest again lately. Friends asked that we get out paint again today. We added orange to the black and white pallet that seems to have everyone wanting to paint. Many friends spent time painting Halloween themed pictures with pumpkins and ghosts!