Good Afternoon!

We focused on movement actions today for our PREK1 sign in activity. Each group member chose a card from the bottom of the board and we read the action. Friends sorted their word into either the ‘slow’ category or ‘fast’ category.

K.M.1: Make direction comparisons of the length, capacity, weight, and temperature of objects, and recognize which object is shorter, longer, taller, lighter, heavier, warmer, cooler, and holds more.

At the round table this morning we offered a “Sink or Float” experiment and the option to create a chart based on findings.  Older friends created a chart to record what objects sank and what objects floated.  They made predictions and tested each object, then recorded what they found using tally marks or drawings to see how many objects sank and how many floated.  During this project, kids practiced making predictions, recording and charting data, writing and kid-spelling.  Younger friends explored the activity as well to see what objects floated and what objects sank.

We had some interesting ideas about creations in the art center this morning.  We offered materials and assisted in brainstorming for support.  Arthur shared that he wanted to make a “trash truck”.  We looked through materials and found a box and some paper towel rolls that would work.  Arthur wanted to use a roll to dump garbage into the truck as it collected trash.  He taped a bottle cap to the end of a cardboard roll and then asked for help making a hole to tie the roll to the truck.. This was so he could lift and dump trash just like a real garbage collecting service.  He even made “trash” as he cut pieces of cardboard and folded them to fit into the garbage container.  Through following his own interests, Arthur planned a building project, selected materials, used creative problem solving to bring his vision into reality, and tested his project.  These are the kinds of child lead projects we love to see and support!  They create the conditions for deep and varied learning experiences.

Other friends practiced writing and sounding out words using their own interests.  One friend created name tags for all of the dogs she had drawn in her book.  This is how kids learn authentically through projects that matter to them. 

Breakfast: Toasted oatmeal squares with fresh pears.

Lunch: Brown rice with turkey, fresh watermelon/pineapple/strawberries, and fresh green beans/cucumbers.

PM Snack: Whole wheat crackers with peanut butter and sunflower/pepita seeds.

Wee Sprouts: Fresh peppers/cucumbers.

Have a lovely afternoon!

~Wee Friends Teachers

Link to pictures:2026-02-26

Good Afternoon!

This morning, we took care of baby dolls and engaged with sensory bottles.

Some friends spent time in the habitrail, moving their bodies and taking big steps from object to object while other friends engaged in building with  Magna-Tiles nearby.

Breakfast:  Whole grain Corn Chex with fresh bananas.

Lunch: Whole grain brown rice with shredded turkey, fresh pineapple and cooked sweet potatoes.

Afternoon Snack: Whole grain Ritz crackers with peanut butter.

Wee Sprout: Green bell pepper

Have a terrific evening!

WWF Teachers

Link to pictures: 2026-02-26

Happy Wednesday!

This morning, we built with Mix n’ Match magnetic animals.

In the kitchen, we used pipe cleaners to string our loose beads!

Then, we brought out various tumble mats for friends to climb on! Two friends held hands as they went around the habitrail

Breakfast:  Whole grain oatmeal with cinnamon/sugar mixture, fresh pear/bananas.

Lunch: Farm fresh hard boiled eggs, whole grain wheat bread, fresh mini sweet pepper and fresh watermelon.

Afternoon Snack: Hummus with white corn tortilla chips.

Wee Sprout: Cucumbers.

Have a wonderful evening!

WWF Teachers

Link to pictures:  2026-02-25

Good Afternoon!

Yesterday in our PREK1 group, we read ‘Caps For Sale’ which is one of our favorite stories. We love when the peddler notices that all of his caps are up in the tree..on the monkeys heads! It always elicits a ton of laughs. Today, we used the book we read yesterday to see if we were able to recall an important aspect of the book: the color and order of the peddlers hats. Children came up to the board where they identified the hat that was on the very top of the peddlers head which was red! A few kids who are starting to read were able to decipher which word said ‘red’ by sounding it out.

K.RL.2.1: With support, ask and answer questions about main topics and key details in a text heard or read.

Our welcome activity was very popular this morning! Trays were made available for kids to experiment with colored water and snow. Children used a variety of tools to mix the warm water and snow such as spoons, tongs, and squeeze bottles. As children added the warm water to the snow, they watched as the snow melted. When all of the snow was melted, they had more water to work with!

Enjoy a few more pictures from our day!

Breakfast– Overnight oatmeal with cinnamon and fresh apples.

Lunch– Farm fresh egg cups, whole wheat tortilla, fresh watermelon/banana, and fresh cucumber/pepper/snap peas.

PM snack– Birthday banana bread and cheddar cheese slices.

Wee Sprout– Fresh pepper/cucumber/snap peas.

Have a lovely night!

-Wee Friends Teachers

Link to pictures: 2026-02-25

Happy Tuesday!

This morning we drew in our journal binders with a fresh new set of markers.  The friends used a variety of colors and a friend shared that she made a slide, so Miss Bekah wrote the word slide onto her paper.

We then engaged in a variety of activities.  We worked on a latch puzzle, built with Magna-Tiles, explored a loose part egg cup and big plastic block and sat on the reading step looking at books.

Breakfast:  Whole grain Cheerios with fresh pineapple/banana

Lunch:  Chicken avocado salad with whole grain wheat tortillas, fresh orange slices and cooked peas.

Afternoon Snack:  Whole grain wheat bagels with cream cheese and fresh apple slices.

Wee Sprout:  Green bell peppers.

Have a terrific evening!

WWF Teachers

Link to pictures:   2026-02-24

Good afternoon!

Several kids have been enjoying the addition of three dimensional art materials to work with in the art center.  Today we offered a wide variety of “new” recycled materials for kids to explore.  We also offered straws, popsicle sticks, yarn and tape to see what kids would invent with these options.  The activity was open ended so kids could follow their own interests and creativity.  Planning and visualizing three dimensionally engages the brain in ways that lead to complex higher thinking.

Though not quite developmentally ready for this project, younger friends showed interest in what they older kids were doing.  In response, we added a space that did meet their developmental needs and allowed them to explore the materials through painting.

One of our older friends helped to label the stations for older and younger friends by age:)

PREK2:  In group today, we began with some breathwork and yoga to calm our bodies.  We read the story “I am a Rainbow” which labeled different emotions we all experience.  Older friends have been learning about measurement, so we added an age appropriate board for our younger friends.  After group, everyone identified which was the shorter line and which was the longer line, then added their name to the length of their choice.

Breakfast: Kix cereal with fresh strawberries

Lunch: Chicken/avocado on whole wheat bread with fresh bananas/strawberries/pears and fresh snap peas/green peppers

PM Snack: Whole wheat bagels with cream cheese

Wee Sprouts: Fresh bell peppers/cucumbers

Have a great afternoon!

~Wee Friends Teachers

Link to pictures:2026-02-24

Happy Monday!

This morning we engaged with the rainbow mats, climbing and rocking on them.

We then engaged in looking at books independently or having a teacher read the book we chose to us.

Today we found something new in the font area.  Miss Bekah brought up the stacking trains from the basement for us to build.

Breakfast: Whole grain wheat toast with butter and cinnamon sugar and fresh pineapple/bananas.

Lunch: Whole grain wheat penne pasta with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh pear, fresh pineapple and cooked broccoli

Afternoon Snack: Whole milk yogurt with fresh pineapple.

Wee Sprout: Mini cucumbers.

Have a wonderful evening!

WWF Teachers

Link to Pictures:   2026-02-23

Good Afternoon!

We kicked off our week by starting to explore length for our PREK1 sign in. Each group member came up to the board where they found their name and answered the question of, “What friend in class is shorter than you are?”. Children were quick to find a friend that fit the description!

K.M.1: Make direction comparisons of the length, capacity, weight, and temperature of objects, and recognize which object is shorter, longer, taller, lighter, heavier, warmer, cooler, and holds more.

This morning we tried a water displacement experiment at the round table.  We each tried adding stones to cups in order raise the water all the way to the top.  We tried this in measuring cups as well and looked at the water line when we added or removed stones.  This way we could see how much water was displaced.  Younger friends really enjoyed the fine motor work, using tools to move stones or water.  Older friends made predictions about what would happen to the water.  Everyone took what they needed from the activity.

There were several literacy and math/reasoning activities that arose spontaneously throughout the classroom.  One group of kids decided to chart what everyone’s favorite fruit was.  They wrote or drew each fruit and recorded with checks or tally marks what everyone liked best.  Other kids made signs, books and illustrations in the art center with plenty of words to add.  These are all ways that kids naturally practice their academic knowledge, learning through play.

Breakfast: Whole wheat toast with butter and fresh apple slices.

Lunch: Whole wheat pasta with marinara, fresh strawberries/pineapple and fresh cucumbers/peppers.

PM Snack: Whole milk yogurt with granola.

Wee Sprouts: Fresh snap peas/cucumbers.

Have a great day!

~Wee Friends Teachers

Link to pictures: 2026-02-23

Good Afternoon!

Please enjoy some pictures from our day!

Breakfast:  Kix cereal and fresh banana

Lunch:  Whole grain brown rice with turkey, fresh pineapple and

Afternoon Snack: Whole grain wheat thins with mild cheddar cheese

Wee Sprout: Mini sweet pepper

Look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow for conferences.

WWF Teachers

Link to pictures: 2026-02-19

Good Afternoon!

Several kids have been asking to build volcanos so we set up a “volcano building station” using sand and red ribbons to create imaginative play eruptions.  The kids asked to add some dinosaurs to play with among the volcanos.  This lead to kids wanting to make dinosaur nests so we added some acorns to serve as eggs.  The kids enjoyed making nests after that.  The play evolved all morning!

In the art center, one of our older friends decided to put her literacy skills and her design sense together to create a “Welcome Home banner” for Mom.  Authentic child lead activities like this are the best way for children to learn and retain knowledge.

Several friends have been enjoying yoga poses at group time.  A group of kids decided to use our yoga book to go through several poses on their own this morning. 

Breakfast: Oatmeal squares cereal with fresh pineapple

Lunch: Brown rice with turkey and fresh bananas/pears and fresh bell peppers/cucumbers

PM Snack: Whole wheat crackers with peanut butter and sunflower/pepita seeds

Wee Sprouts: Green peppers/cucumbers

Have a great day!

~Wee Friends Teachers

Link to pictures: 2026-02-19