WWF 4/25

Enjoy the pictures from our day!

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Breakfast was Whole Grain Cheerios and blueberries. Wee sprout was corn. Lunch consisted of whole wheat tortilla with hummus, blueberries, and peas. Afternoon snack was toasted whole wheat bagels with cream cheese.

Link to photos: https://1drv.ms/f/s!AtTCDmdhjIulh_dfAe7nIJKRmmhQ0Q

Have a good night!

Amanda

WF, SWIM pictures, 4/25/2017

Here are some swim pictures from today! Sorry for the quality; poor lighting plus phone pictures equals sub par swim pictures. We’ll try to grab a few shots from every swim class if we can!

There are two groups this session: beginners and advanced. At the beginning, children were given a small test as to their swim knowledge and comfortability in the pool. That’s when children were divided into their groups for this session.

The beginner group worked on becoming comfortable in the water as well as kicking their feet and using a noodle and bubble to aid in their swimming. With Miss Leslie’s help, our friends floated on their back and stomach across the width of the pool.

In the advanced class, friends worked on kicking their feet while hanging onto the side of the pool. Their teacher had them put their head underwater periodically as they did this! Towards the end, each child took a turn jumping off of the diving block and swimming back to the side of the pool.

We’re anxious to watch our friends blossom this session in swim class!

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WF, 04-25-2017

**IF YOU WOULD LIKE US TO APPLY SUNSCREEN TO YOUR CHILD, PLEASE BRING IN A BOTTLE FOR US TO KEEP HERE. PLEASE REFRAIN FROM BRINGING IN SPRAY SUNSCREEN. THANKS!

Good Afternoon! Enjoy some of the pictures from our day!

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Breakfast: Whole grain Cheerios and pears.

Lunch: Hummus on whole wheat tortillas, pears/strawberries and cucumbers/tomatoes.

Afternoon snack: Whole wheat cinnamon raisin bagels with cream cheese and pears.

Wee Sprouts: Cucumbers.

Have a great evening!

Rebekah

Link to pictures:  https://1drv.ms/f/s!AtTCDmdhjIulh_cy4ZA9E8T3Y1RqLg

WF, 4/24/2017

Happy Monday!

Group A went to the farm today! We ALWAYS have to start with re-buffing our farm rules. For example, we talk gently and calmly to the animals so that we don’t scare them. Also, children always always always have to stay with the group. We went over a few more housekeeping rules before we started our farm trip.

First, we started by getting down to work in the garden. Children picked dandelions and any weeds that they could find so that the garden will be ready for planting! We collected all of the dandelions that we picked and transported them to the compost pile. Miss Charlotte sure did appreciate our help!

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Afterwards, we went into the barn where we were able to pet ONE DAY old baby lambs! We noticed that the mommy sheep was very protective because she was stomping her feet on the ground.

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We went out into the fields to run some energy off. Friends came back to find that many goats were out in the field, one of which was VERY pregnant. We asked Miss Charlotte how long goats are pregnant for. She told us six months! When we go back, we’re almost positive we will see some babies Smile.

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It was such a nice day so we took a short walk into the woods to look for wildflowers that were starting to grow. On the way, we stopped at the swing and explored a little.

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It was a great first visit to the farm.

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Back at Wee Friends..

Children went on a walk to observe all of the flowers that are starting to bloom around the neighborhood. Afterwards, friends continued to enjoy the marvelous sunshine right up until lunch!

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Breakfast– Toast with butter and banana.

Lunch– Whole wheat pasta with marinara sauce and cheese, pears, and carrots.

PM snack– Whole milk yogurt and watermelon/banana.

Wee Sprout– Carrots.

Have a great night!

-Mindy

Link to pictures: WF 4/24

Link to FARM pictures: WF 4/24 FARM

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Today we spun in circles until we were dizzy…

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Played a silly game of peek-a-boo…

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Gave all the “big kid” bikes a try…

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And enjoyed being around such great friends!

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Breakfast was whole wheat toast with butter and banana. Wee sprout was corn. Lunch consisted of whole wheat pasta with marinara sauce and cheese, pears, and corn. Afternoon snack was organic blueberry yogurt.

Link to photos: https://1drv.ms/f/s!AtTCDmdhjIulh_VKCIN4e7iZHmQAOQ

Have a great night!

Amanda

WF, 4/21/2017

Happy Friday!

**Reminder: For those enrolled in swim lessons, please have your child’s swim suit here by Tuesday at the latest! Thank you!

A pink gerbera daisy was put in the center of the art table for a still life observation/art session.

First, we looked at the flower and smelled it as well as identified the different parts of the flower. Friends noted that we couldn’t see the roots!

Afterwards, a variety of utensils including markers, crayons, and colored pencils were put on the lazy susan for children to use. Each child had a different view of the plant; there were no drawings there were alike.

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Jackson and Lucy painted their wood creation from yesterday. Picking the water colors is always such an important decision!

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We needed a new banner for the front area of the house so our kindergarteners got to work! They each took half of the paper and drew what spring meant to them.

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Thank goodness for an outside space that lets us run! We came outside and were able to release energy that we had all morning. Our energy turned into..superhero play! Each child that was involved had a different super power that helped the group. Lucy’s super power was turning everything into a rainbow; perfectly matching her new jacket.

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Breakfast– Rice cakes with no nut butter and clementines.

Lunch– Turkey and cheese on flatbread, watermelon, and carrots/tomatoes.

PM snack– Jackson’s birthday treat: crackers and sliced cheese.

Wee Sprout– Carrots/tomatoes.

Have a wonderful weekend!

-Mindy

Link to pictures: WF 4/21

WF, 4/20/2017

Good Afternoon!

Today, we celebrated TWO birthdays!

Jackson turned SIX today! Since he and Lucy share a birthday, Jackson’s going to bring in a special treat to share tomorrow. We hope you had a fabulous birthday, Jackson.

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Lucy turned FOUR today! She was quite happy to FINALLY get that right of passage: real nails at the work bench. This is what turning four means at Wee Friends.

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In large group, we focused on the biggest plant there is: a tree! Today, we specifically talked about apple trees. It takes about seven years for an apple seed to become a full grown tree! We learned about apple trees in all four seasons and what each looks like. Friends shared that they liked the apple tree best in the fall because they can pick apples!

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Breakfast– Kashi blueberry clusters and kiwi.

Lunch– Brown rice with shredded beef, plums/clementines/kiwi, and mixed vegetables.

PM snack– Lucy’s birthday carrot muffins and pumpkin seeds.

Wee Sprout– Peppers.

Have a lovely night.

-Mindy

Link to pictures: WF 4/20

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Please note: Now that weather is getting warmer, please check your child’s spare clothes bin to make sure they have extra warm weather clothes that fit.

Today we spent a big amount of our outside time in the rock circle, playing in the dirt and working on our climbing skills! Our friends had a great time getting their hands dirty!

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Breakfast was Whole Grain Cheerios and banana. Wee sprout was corn. Lunch consisted of whole grain brown rice with beef, corn, and banana. Afternoon snack was homemade carrot muffins and string cheese.

Link to photos: https://1drv.ms/f/s!AtTCDmdhjIulh_JjArlW9O4oapiNuA

Have a great night!

Amanda

WWF 4/19

We started our morning jumping as high as we could!

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Friends waiting for their turn on the trampoline pulled down pianos and shakers to play with together.

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Friends ran right to the slides when we went outside. They have just as much fun climbing up the rocks as they do going down the slide!

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The teeter totters were also popular. Emma sat on one end and called for friends to come join her.

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Breakfast was Whole Grain Cheerios and banana. Lunch consisted of farm fresh eggs, banana, corn, and whole wheat bread with butter. Afternoon snack was wheat crackers and cheese slices.

Link to photos: https://1drv.ms/f/s!AtTCDmdhjIulh_FOEzi7R-AhkUJJrA

Have a good night!

Amanda