Good Afternoon!

In pre-k/k group group, we read a classic story: ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’. Throughout the story, we noticed that the caterpillar ate different amounts of food on different days. So, after the story was finished, each member of the group got one notecard. On each notecard, there was a day listed as well as what the caterpillar ate. We started with ‘Sunday’ and went from there, putting the days in the correct order.

Social Studies: K.1.5 Explain that calendars are used to represent days of the week and months of the day.

Blank calendar pages were made available at the art area so children could explore them. The first thing that children did was highlight or block out Saturdays and Sundays which we do in pre-k/k group! We know these days to be ‘stay at home day’s’ so by highlighting them in group, we know which day’s we stay at home as opposed to coming to Wee Friends.

Our outside time was absolutely glorious! We were quick to ask for the bikes which we rode all morning long. Children who ride the balance bikes balance between speed and making sure that they are balanced on their bikes. Our speeds been picking up on the bikes because our confidence is growing!

“Sometimes the littlest things take up the most room in your heart.”

-Winnie the Pooh

Breakfast– Whole grain oatmeal with honey and PPC banana.

Lunch– Scrambled eggs with shredded cheese, whole wheat tortilla/whole wheat english muffin, PPC watermelon, and PPC cherry tomatoes.

PM snack– Blue corn chips and refried beans.

Wee Sprout– Fresh cucumber.

Have a lovely night!

-Mindy

Link to pictures: WF 5/23

Good Afternoon!

Here are a few pictures from our day!

Breakfast– Corn chex and PPC banana.

Lunch– Refried beans and shredded cheese on whole wheat tortillas, applesauce, and PPC cherry tomatoes/peppers.

PM snack– A birthday treat: cucumber alligators with cheese, cherry tomatoes, and grape spikes!

Wee Sprout– PPC peppers/cherry tomatoes.

Have a fantastic night!

-Mindy

Link to pictures: WF 5/22

Good Afternoon. We hope you’re all enjoying a break from the rain, we sure are!  

This morning was full of excitement! Miss Rebekah and our friends decided today would be a fabulous day to make some new playdoh.  We were able to utilize our hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and learn a little science all at the same time! We thought it was very neat how the mixture of the dough changed when we added different substances to the bowl. We can’t wait to play with it.  

It was a fabulous morning to be outside. It was just perfect out…. not too hot and not too cold. Whether it was running and jumping fun, sliding fun or looking for creepy crawly bugs fun, we had a blast! Thank you rain for staying away!

Breakfast: Whole grain Cheerios and PPC banana.

Lunch: Whole wheat/grain tortillas with refried beans and cheese, carrots and PPC banana.

Snack:  Whole grain bagel with butter and fresh PPC pears.

Have a wonderful evening, we’ll see you tomorrow!

Marty

LINK TO PICTURES:  https://1drv.ms/f/s!AtTCDmdhjIuljJ8FA0uH60cwCPmfaA

Just a friendly reminder, Wee Friends will be closed next Monday, May 28th for Memorial Day.  Thank you.

Good Afternoon!

This morning our younger friends went in the kitchen and pulled out the pegs and pegboards.  They worked on their fine motor and hand-eye coordination skills as they placed the pegs into the holes to fill up their boards.

Mack pulled out the stepping stones off of the shelf and used them to create 3 different activities.  First, he lined them all up on the floor, next he worked on his balancing skills as he walked across them and finally he placed animals and cars on each of the stepping stones. Great use of imaginative play!

Breakfast: Whole grain wheat toast with butter and fresh PPC pears.

Lunch:  Whole grain wheat pasta with shredded chicken, corn and fresh PPC oranges.

Afternoon Snack:  Cottage cheese and pretzels.

Wee Sprouts:  Peas.

Have a great night!

Rebekah

Link to pictures:  https://1drv.ms/f/s!AtTCDmdhjIuljJ4XIuGm-prz0zcQqQ

Happy Monday!

**We have a lot of birthdays coming up in the summer and fall. It’s always a good time to send a ‘healthy birthday treat’ reminder. Here at Wee Friends, we really value nutrition and have high standards for the food we offer. If you’re going to bring in a birthday treat for your child (which we are absolutely love!), please keep it on the healthy side. A few suggestions are fruit, yogurt, homemade muffins, cheese, healthier fruit popsicles, etc. Also, just a reminder that we do have a TREE NUT allergy in the class so please no tree nuts. Thank you!

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In pre-k/k group, we’re focusing on the calendar this week! We’re in the routine of doing calendar everyday after we’re done with our book and activity. We always say the month, date, and year and cross off the day. If we have a specific holiday or special day coming up, we’ll count to see how many days until that event! For example, Maddie’s birthday is next Monday so all month, we’ve been counting down the days until she turns six!

The book we read today was called, ‘The Child’s Calendar’. The book went through all twelve months and offered a detailed description of each month and what we usually see. For instance, the month of July talked about loud sounds and bright colors in the air. Friends quickly linked this to Fourth of July!

Social Studies: K.1.5 Explain that calendars are used to represent days of the week and months of the year.

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The morning welcome activity used loose parts and wooden trays. Lucy, Maddie, and Anna moved the gems around before sorting them by color! They used comparison words to describe each group of colored gems.

Several friends attempted the pattern blocks and pegs at the island while enjoying Wee Sprouts and water.

The rest of our morning was spent inside building with trio blocks, drawing at the art table, and using our imagination in the housekeeping area.

Breakfast– Whole wheat english muffins with peanut butter and fresh apples.

Lunch– Whole wheat pasta with butter and shredded chicken, PPC cantaloupe, and PPC cauliflower/cherry tomatoes/cucumber.

PM snack– Whole milk yogurt with PPC pears.

Wee Sprout– PPC cauliflower/cucumber/cherry tomatoes.

Have a fantastic evening!

-Mindy

Link to pictures: WF 5/21

Happy Friday!

Wee Friends spent all morning outside!

Small group, which consists of three year olds and a few young four’s, took their spring trip to the farm! At this age, we’re really focused on allowing children the opportunity to become more comfortable around farm animals along with understanding the rules that we have to follow while at the farm. Members of pre-k/k group are expected to help out at the farm and complete chores while still adhering to these rules so this is great preparation for them! This trip also allows children to step outside of Wee Friends to interact with other adults and children. At this age, it sure takes a lot out of us!

When we got to the farm, we talked about a few rules that we have to follow. Children asked why we had to follow these rules. While at the farm, there are other children from different schools as well as several various farm animals so we need to make sure we’re taking every measure to keep our body safe!

We started out our farm experience by heading to the barn where we got the opportunity to hold baby chicks and a rabbit. We also were informed that we were going to have the chance to ride a pony! Talk about excitement!

Not every child took advantage of the pony ride (which is normal!), but the ones did that were very comfortable and enjoyed their ride!

While small group was at the farm, our pre-k/k group started preparing our garden for our vegetables! They helped Miss Melinda and Miss Kim pull weeds as well as moving the dirt around before we transfer the veggies next week.

Breakfast– Rice cakes with peanut butter and PPC kiwi.

Lunch– Turkey and shredded cheese on whole wheat tortilla, fresh oranges, and fresh carrots.

PM snack– Block cheddar cheese and pretzels.

Wee Sprout– Fresh carrots/PPC tomatoes.

Have a wonderful weekend!

-Mindy

Link to pictures: WF 5/18

Hello and Happy Friday! We hope you all have had a fantastic week.

Shaving cream is always a favorite of our Wee Wee’s and today was nothing different. All of our friends enjoyed their sensorial experience! We incorporated in paint brushes, cars and sticks for added enjoyment.

 

Our littlest friends work hard on utilizing their gross motor skills while riding the bikes during outside play. Bikes are everyone’s favorite activity outside.  

Breakfast: Whole wheat/grain cinnamon raisin bagels with cream cheese and fresh PPC strawberries.

Lunch: Whole grain tortillas with cheese, carrots, fresh PPC pears and banana.

Snack: Pretzels and Cheddar cheese cubes.

Have a great weekend, we’ll see you all Monday!

Marty

LINK TO PICTURES:  https://1drv.ms/f/s!AtTCDmdhjIuljJx5vgWR3g1piekanA

We had a fabulous Thursday.  Enjoy some pictures from our day.

Breakfast:  Whole grain Cheerios and fresh PPC banana.

Lunch:  Whole grain brown rice with shredded pork, fresh PPC pears and strawberries and peas.

Afternoon Snack:  Graham crackers and mozzarella string cheese stick.

Wee Sprouts:  Peas.

Have a great evening.

Rebekah

Link to pictures:  https://1drv.ms/f/s!AtTCDmdhjIuljJxFurV1vp7DOhB63g

Good Afternoon!

**Just a reminder: Wee Friends is closed Monday, May 28th in observance of Memorial Day. Thanks!

In pre-k/k group, we read two stories before closing our eyes to envision the following question: “If you had all the money in the world, what would you buy?”. Our answers varied as our interested between children vary!

Our journals have been detailed and descriptive this week. Today, Max journaled about a rainbow that he and his mom stood next to while Maddie drew ‘Lucy and Anna and mi secret hidaot’. (secret hideout)

 

Our welcome activity allowed children to work with letters. Children pointed out the letters that they were familiar with along with sounds associated with those letters. The first thing that they spelled was their name!

Breakfast– Whole Grain Cheerios and PPC banana.

Lunch– Brown rice with shredded pork, fresh oranges/PPC banana, and PPC cauliflower/fresh carrots.

PM snack– Peanuts and whole wheat triscuits.

Wee Sprout– PPC cauliflower/fresh carrots.

Have a fantastic night.

-Mindy

Link to pictures: WF 5/17

Good morning!

Below is the link for yesterday’s (5/16) pictures.

Have a great Thursday!

-Mindy

WF 5/16