Good Afternoon!
Our PREK1 friends came to sign in today where we took a stab at subtraction equations today! Yesterday, we started working with addition problems so today, we introduced subtraction. We used manipulatives on a tray to help each child solve their own subtraction problem. Several children were able to not only identify each number in their equation but also write their total!
K.CA.1-2: Solve real-world problems, objects, or drawings that involve addition and subtraction within 10. Demonstrate the equation (e.g 5=3+2 and 5=4+1).
Our PREK1 children have been busy journaling lately! There are so many interesting drawings and our letter identification and letter sound knowledge has only made our journal experience that much more interesting! This increase in being able to hear sounds is linked to a few friends being able to explore and start to read our BOB books—YAY! As we journaled today, Eliza was starting to write her description with help from a teacher and Arthur, quietly under his breath, would say what letters he heard in her description! They all learn from each other every day during these authentic experiences.
Today, there was a lot of building exploration throughout the classroom. Kids used a wide variety of materials to build imaginative structures to play with… or in. Many of the little building projects were based around teamwork in a collective effort to create play spaces. Building projects are excellent for kids. While they play, they are building their executive planning skills, a higher thinking ability using the prefrontal cortex. Kids are also able to practice the creative side of high level thinking as they problem solve and imagine possibilities to create. They build fine motor, gross motor and social skills as well. There is so much development happening during this kind of play!
The book making projects continued as our young author/illustrators came up with more creative ideas for stories, practicing their language arts and fine motor skills in a creative and meaningful way.
We even enjoyed a little life science as several friends explored our “metamorphosis cards”. One bright young friend asked why monarch caterpillars have antennae on both sides of their bodies, so we got to talk about animal defenses and camouflage which they use to fool predators. New information sticks when lessons arise naturally driven by questions kids ask.
Breakfast: Toasted oatmeal squares cereal with fresh blueberries.
Lunch: Peanut butter on whole wheat tortilla, cheddar cheese slices, fresh pineapple/banana and fresh broccoli/ peppers.
PM Snack: Whole wheat bagel with cream cheese.
Wee Sprouts: Fresh cucumbers/peppers
Have a lovely afternoon!
~Wee Friends Teachers
Link to pictures: 2025-11-18
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