Happy Monday!

We came in today to find a few changes in the environment. Several children tested out the new pillows in the reading area along with the new reading light that offers a comfortable place to read.

Adding new items and toys into the environment always promotes interest and excitement as well as curiosity! Something as simple as new storage containers for our puzzles raises questions and ignites conversations.

Life is always changing. It’s complex. Children deserve the same out of their classroom.

I was at a conference over the weekend and one of the many things I took away was a short, simple quote from one of the presenters, Amelia Gambetti (Reggio Emilia teacher of 25 years) and she said, “Life is complex. Children deserve that in their classroom.”

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Enjoy a few pictures from our day!

Breakfast– Whole wheat bagel with butter and fresh strawberries.

Lunch– Whole wheat pasta with marinara sauce and shredded cheese, fresh banana/apples, and fresh peppers.

PM snack– Homemade banana bread and whole milk yogurt.

Wee Sprout– Fresh pepper.

Have a fantastic evening.

-Mindy

Link to pictures: WF, 7/22

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend.

“The wider the range of possibilities we offer children, the more intense will be their motivations and the richer their experiences. ~Loris Malaguzzi

Happy friends and a happy Monday!

The cool down we are experiencing is fabulous.  

Breakfast: Whole wheat bagel with butter and apples.

Lunch: Whole wheat/grain pasta with marinara and cheese, corn and apples.

Snack: Whole milk yogurt and graham crackers.

Wee Sprouts: Corn.

Have a nice night.

Marty 

LINK TO PICTURES: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AtTCDmdhjIuljqMKkBSMyw5VK8ho1Q?e=Uj0A5h

Happy Friday!

We had a couple of weddings today! Franklin asked to wear the bride dress up clothes complete with white dress shoes. Chloe dressed up in a pink sequin skirt. They asked Ms. Kim to play the wedding march as they walked down the aisle. Sophia was the “flower” girl. She tossed out colorful handkerchiefs. Afterwards, they asked to have the Paw Patrol theme song play during their reception.

“Good times are never ending when we’re playing and pretending!” ~unknown

Here are a few more pictures from our day.

Breakfast: Brown rice cakes with PB, Organic bananas

Lunch: Whole wheat cheese English muffin pizzas, fresh carrots/cucumbers, and organic apples

Pm snack: Pretzels & block cheddar cheese

Wee Sprouts: fresh carrots/cucumbers

Link to pictures: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AtTCDmdhjIuljpdiDaJd1uNxZhtwtA?e=9LFy7r

Hope you have a fun and safe weekend!

Ms. Kim

Happy Hot Friday!

“Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them leaves an impression. ~Dr. Hiam Ginnot

Today we engaged in multiple types of puzzles.

Daniel was very curious to learn more letters, so he chose the alphabet puzzle. Together we spelled out his name and Miss Marty’s name and found other words that start with the letters he chose. For instance, M also can stand for Mommy, Manga, (his grandma) monster… etc. We then spelled out his name and when we got to the letter E in his name, he tells me, “E is for Evie!” What an awesome and fun way to learn more letters.  

We couldn’t bear to go outside today because of the heat and heat index but we had just as much fun inside! It was surly a happy and pleasant Friday!

Breakfast: Whole grain brown rice cakes with cream cheese and banana.

Lunch: Whole wheat/grain English muffin pizzas with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, fresh orange peppers and banana.

Snack: Whole grain cheese goldfish crackers and Colby jack cheese cubes.

Wee Sprouts: Fresh Cucumbers

Have a fantastic weekend.

Marty

LINK TO PICTURES: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AtTCDmdhjIuljpc2G32_CLoWSnL_6Q?e=j475Tf

Good Afternoon,

Here are just a few pictures from our hot, humid Thursday.

Breakfast: Kix & fresh raspberries

Lunch: Brown rice with beef, carrots/sugar snap peas & organic bananas

PM snack: Wheat Thins & sunflower seeds

Wee Sprouts: sugar snap peas & carrots

Link To Pictures: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AtTCDmdhjIuljpcAvijDr59t8WQC-g?e=NzLGIe

Stay safe in this hot weather! Have a wonderful Thursday.

Ms. Kim

Happy Rainy Thursday.

“It is a happy talent to know how to play.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Thursday’s are always a treat! Miss Annastecia is a huge hit with all of our Wee Wee Friends. Daniel got a huge smile on his face and asked, “Stecia, will you read teacher books?” Miss Annastecia was more than happy to read. Thank you Stecia.

Friends then decided later on in the day it would be fun to get their bodies in gross motor action. Zoe got the stepping circles out for her and friends to step and jump on.

This activity is also a sensory activity. The circles all have different textures on them that make our feet feel all different kinds of sensations.

Breakfast: Whole grain Kix and banana.

Lunch: Whole grain brown rice with shredded beef, fresh cucumbers and banana.

Snack: Graham crackers and mozzarella string cheese.

Have a wonderful night.

Marty

LINK TO PICTURES: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AtTCDmdhjIuljpZXKd_PAndGJFaevg?e=IZi8iM

Good Afternoon!

Enjoy a few pictures from our day!

Breakfast– Whole grain oatmeal with honey and fresh raspberries.

Lunch– Farm fresh eggs with whole wheat tortilla, fresh cantaloupe/strawberries, and fresh cucumber.

PM snack– Air popped popcorn with butter and raisins.

Wee Sprout– Fresh cucumber.

Have a fantastic evening.

-Mindy

Link to pictures: WF 7/17

Good Afternoon.

“Every child is gifted. They just unwrap their packages at different times.” ~ Unknown

I really love the quote I chose for today.

What this quote brings to my mind… is happiness, that it’s okay to be different and to do things differently and at different speeds and that you are an individual being the BEST you… you can be! Embrace and love ALL differences each child brings to your world.

Please enjoy all the wonderful pictures and differences each picture brings.

Breakfast: Whole grain Oatmeal with honey and Apples.

Lunch: Scrambled eggs, whole wheat butter toast, fresh cucumbers and fresh strawberries.

Snack: Whole wheat Ritz crackers with peanut butter.

Have a fantastic evening.

Marty

LINK TO PICTURES: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AtTCDmdhjIuljpVMY3VZmuUaXFL0sw?e=zV67Of

Good Afternoon!

We welcomed Miss Colleen into our classroom today as she lead a yoga session. Children had the option to come to the carpet but within five minutes, all of our friends were participating.

One of the first activities children participated in was saying their name, age, and something that makes them happy once it was their turn.

Children followed directions and moved their bodies in a specific manor. Miss Colleen read us a story about how different animals move. After the story was complete, children pretended to be certain animals by doing a specific pose and the corresponding noises.

Towards the end, each child got a stuffed animal that they balanced on their head. This was challenging as not only did they have to balance it but also practice deep breathing. A collapsible ball made its round throughout the group and when the ball when out and in, children mimicked their breathing to match the balls movement.

Once Miss Colleen was done, several friends requested her to keep going! We didn’t want it to end!

Below is a short article about yoga and how it’s beneficial for children!

https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/why-yoga-and-kids-go-together

Enjoy a few more pictures from our day!

Breakfast– Whole wheat Toasted Oats and fresh apples/oranges.

Lunch– Hummus on whole wheat tortilla/flatbread, fresh cantaloupe/clementines, and fresh cherry tomatoes/snap peas.

PM snack– Whole wheat bagel with cream cheesed and fresh pears.

Wee Sprout– Fresh snap peas/cherry tomatoes.

Have a lovely night!

-Mindy

Link to pictures: WF 7/17

Good Afternoon.

“Children will listen to you after they feel listened to.” ~Jane Nelson

We want to send out a huge congratulations to one of our WWF families for giving birth to a happy, healthy bouncing baby girl!

Today we engaged our minds in water play, as we weren’t quite sure we were going to make it outside. We used our hands to play with two cups, sponges, dishes and of course the BEST part… WATER!!!

We did make it outside after all. We all had a great time too. Thank you rain for staying away.  

Breakfast: Whole grain Cheerios and apples.

Lunch: Whole wheat/grain flatbread with hummus, fresh tomatoes and fresh strawberries.

Snack: Whole wheat bagels with peanut butter/cream cheese.

Wee Sprouts: Fresh tomatoes.

Have a wonderful evening.

Marty