Good Afternoon!

We explored more patterns using shape and color this morning for our PREK1 sign in. Each group member came up to the sign in board where they found their name and their pattern. They went through the pattern, saying it aloud before trying to figure out the missing shape at the end of the pattern. Once they figured it out, they found the shape on the ledge behind them and completed the pattern!

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

This morning we offered a pattern making activity using unifix cubes at the round table.  Though many used it this way at first, as the morning progressed, a new project emerged.  A group became interested in seeing how long they could make the unifix cube line.  As the friends connected more and more cubes, the group working on the project began to grow too.  It became a goal to use every cube in the tub and see how long it could get.  The kids were able to achieve this goal and span the entire classroom with the project.  At Wee friends we try to allow the emergence of new project ideas as children are encouraged to follow where their interest takes them!

PREK2: During group today we talked about how to make a pattern.  We tried making a pattern with our hands first, patting our right then left back and forth.  Next we made a pattern as a class on our board using black and orange paper squares.  Each friend came up to guess which color came next and then add it to the board.

Breakfast– Overnight oatmeal with cinnamon and fresh strawberries.

Lunch– Farm fresh scrambled eggs with whole wheat flatbread, fresh clementines/pineapple, and fresh green beans/snap peas/cucumber/pepper.

PM snack– Humus with corn tortilla chips

Wee Sprout– Fresh pepper/cucumber/snap peas.

Have a wonderful night.

-Wee Friends Teachers

Link to pictures: 2024-10-23