Good Afternoon!

It was a morning of team building! Friends used their communication skills to create different structures. The ability to listen to other childrens thoughts and ideas was at an all time high this morning.

One of our friends came up with the idea of making a long track for different sized balls that we have throughout our environment. The idea grew and grew all morning to the point of extending tubes from the habitrail to the ground. There were a few hiccups but we’re continuing to problem solve with different strategies. I’m sure you’ll see more on this later in the week .

Miss Melinda brought in farm fresh eggs that she received from her son. We researched the type of chicken which is called ‘Aracucana Rooster’. The eggs were all different colors such as blue, pink, and yellow! We boiled them and then had them for afternoon snack! Yum!

Wee Sprouts– Cucumber.

Breakfast– Kix and apples.

Lunch– Whole grain bagels with peanut butter, broccoli, and applesauce.

PM snack– Hard boiled eggs and goldfish.

Have a terrific evening!

-Mindy

Link to pictures: http://1drv.ms/1MRgcYY

Welcome back!

Today was Maggie’s first day at Wee Wee! We’d like to welcome her and her parents Julie and Matt to the Wee Friends family.

Anna figured out how to climb into the tunnel today. David and Ruby came over to see what she was doing and it started a game of peekaboo!

We pulled down the basket of shakers this afternoon. Our friends had fun trying all the different ones to see what sounds they made.

Breakfast was whole wheat toast with sweet pea butter and bananas. Lunch consisted of whole wheat pasta with black beans, oranges, apples, and mixed vegetables. Afternoon snack was organic whole milk yogurt and pretzels.

Have a great night!

Amanda

Link to photos: http://1drv.ms/1JqcoTL

Welcome back to Wee Friends! We missed you all so much. Hope you had a wonderful holiday season and great start to 2016.

First, we would like to welcome our new friend from next door, Rosemary. She has had a great transition so far, exploring many of WF’s interest areas like the art table and workbench, as well as enjoying our outside time. Our Wee Frienders look forward to more wonderful days learning and growing with Rosemary!   

The big highlight of our day was playing outside in the snow!

One look at our friends’ faces show how much joy the snow brings.

The first thing most friends do when we head out back is taste the snow. Something about that cold, fresh powder is very appealing to preschoolers!

Ice-gathering was also a popular activity. When friends would discover another huge piece of ice, they would shout “Look! Ice!” Older friends often helped the younger friends get large pieces of ice out of buckets, truck beds and the see-saw.

Teamwork was also evident as friends worked together to ride down the hill on sleds. At one point, three friends put their two sleds together to create a “DOUBLE SLED”.

Wee Sprouts: Green beans. Breakfast: Toasted whole wheat bagel with butter and fresh oranges. Lunch: Whole wheat pasta with black beans, carrots and fresh oranges/apples. Snack: Organic whole milk yogurt and pretzels.

Link to the photo album: WF 1/4/2015

Enjoy the sunshine! –Jessica

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT that every family signs up for text notification for immediate communication of important or emergency information (closings, etc.).

All weather related closings will be announced via the text service.

If local business and schools (especially South Bend and Mishawaka Schools) are CLOSED or DELAYED, please be on the lookout for a text communication.  I will always communicate no later than 7:00 a.m. if we are delayed/closed.  I will also try and confirm that we are “open” too, if there may be uncertainty.

 

Text this message: @weefr

To this number: 81010 (works like a traditional 10 digit phone number)

I am hoping for a mild winter where delaying or closing isn’t necessary.  We only close or delay (until 10:00 a.m.) when getting the staff to WF could be dangerous.  It is such a hard decision to make, but I always want to fall on the side of safety for all.

Thanks!

Tami

Today is Truman’s last day at Wee Wee.  Although he wasn’t here all that long, in the short time he was here, he was a wonderful addition to our small little Wee Wee family. He and his family are moving to Toronto. We will truly miss his sweet little smile and gleaming personality around here!

Today is also Rosemary’s last day. She is graduating over to Wee Friends! She has grown into such an awesome little girl with many special attributes about her. We will miss having her add to the Wee Wee excitement and fun. She will be on to bigger learning activities and flourish very nicely over in Wee Land.

We hope all of you enjoy the holidays! We’ll see you January 4th, 2016!

Breakfast was corn flakes and kiwi. Lunch consisted of French toast casserole, pears, and mixed vegetables. Afternoon snack was string cheese and pretzels.

Happy holidays!

Amanda and Marty

Happy Friday!

Not only is it our last day at Wee Friends for 2015, but it is Naia’s last day ever! She and her family are moving and there are no words to explain how much we are going to miss Naia as well as her family. We wish you safe travels and hopes for a wonderful new adventure!

Here are a few pictures that were taken throughout our day.

Wee Sprouts- cauliflower

Breakfast- rice cakes with peanut butter and apples

Lunch- homemade french toast casserole, cauliflower, and kiwi/banana

PM Snack- pretzels and colby jack chunk cheese

We hope that everyone has a safe and happy holiday! We are so unbelievably thankful for our families!

See everyone in 2016!

Link to blog: WF 12/18/2015

Anna asked to read many stories today. Her friends thought story time was a great idea, and they all got out books of their own!

 

Later, Franklin, Truman, and Ruby played with the object permanence boxes together. Franklin loves to toss the coins into the box. He, Ruby, and Truman also think it’s fun to bang them, as well as the Ping-Pong balls, together.

Breakfast was toast with butter and cinnamon and pears. Lunch consisted of whole grain brown rice with shredded beef, pears, and mixed vegetables. Afternoon snack was wheat crackers with sweet pea butter.

Have a great night!

Amanda

*Announcement: Our former teacher, Laurie Bulaoro, director of Youth on Stage, is part of a special fundraiser this holiday season. Youth on Stage, which includes WF alum Annie and Jane, is participating in the Santa Showdown hosted by Martin’s. The winner of the fundraiser receives $500!

Please take the time to vote for Martin’s #25: Heritage Square, Granger and our friends from Youth on Stage!  VOTE FOR THE SANTA SHOWDOWN HERE. Thanks in advance!

A Day in the Life of Wee Friends

1. Build a parking garage.

2. Enjoy some Wee Sprouts with  a friend and build a really tall tower.

3. Eat a DELICIOUS and nutritious lunch.

4. Read a story and complete a message board before naptime.

5. Continue engaging play at the workbench and art table throughout the afternoon.

6. The end!

Wee Sprouts: Carrots. Breakfast: Corn Chex and fresh pears. Lunch: Whole grain brown rice with shredded beef, carrots and watermelon/pears. Snack: Peanuts and graham crackers.

Link to the photo album: WF 12/17/2015

See you tomorrow for Pajama Day! –Jessica

Our friends painted new art for the classroom today! We picked red and green paint for Christmas.

We’ve been getting into the holiday spirit here at Wee Wee. We listen to Christmas music everyday, read Christmas themed books, and Rosemary talks about Santa all the time!

Breakfast was toast with sweet pea butter and bananas. Lunch consisted of tortilla with refried beans, watermelon, and broccoli. Afternoon snack was wheat crackers with hummus.

Have a great night!

Amanda

Today has been a busy day full of writing:

And playing with animals:

We also brought out some new materials! The bristle blocks have already been used in a variety of creative ways, from buildings to hats.

Outside, friends were treated to a Hoberman sphere! There was much commotion as friends experimented with this folding toy.

How many people can we fit inside this thing?!

Friends stretched the sphere out…. and then dropped it! Very cool to watch.

Wee Sprouts: Carrots. Breakfast: Hot wheat cereal and bananas. Lunch: Whole wheat tortillas with black refried beans and cheddar cheese, broccoli and watermelon/bananas. Snack: Homemade popcorn with butter and fresh apples.

Link to the photo album: WF 12/16/2015

Stay dry out there!—Jessica