Good Afternoon!
Our dramatic play center, or housekeeping as we call it, is vital to child development and children’s time here at Wee Friends. It may look like children are just playing with dolls but actually, they’re using/perfecting a slew of practices and techniques that they’ll need later on. For example, dramatic play teaches conflict resolution. Disagreements will often pop up especially when there’s a bigger group playing. When these situations pop up, children have the opportunity to use their words and work through their differences while hopefully coming to a compromise.
Below I’ve attached an article that goes into slight detail about the importance of a dramatic center in the early childhood setting.
https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/why-dramatic-play-matters/
Miss Kim gathered several friends at the island who helped make homemade pretzels!
We helped measure out ingredients and help mix the dough in plastic bags. Once the mixing was done, we had to wait a while for the dough to come together and rise.
Anna and Lucy helped Miss Kim roll the dough into pretzels. They really worked on their rolling technique since the dough had to be a little thinner to make the pretzels.
When we went outside, a few friends gathered up rocks and talked about the similarities and differences between them. A few ideas that were stated concerned their size, color, and different noticeable marks on each rock.
Breakfast– Kix and PPC peaches.
Lunch– Hummus on whole wheat flatbread, fresh apples, and fresh carrots/PPC cherry tomatoes.
PM snack– Fresh, homemade pretzels with block cheese
Wee Sprout– Fresh carrots/PPC cherry tomatoes.
Have a great night!
-Mindy
Link to pictures: WF 8/14
