This week was short but sweet.
We learned about positional words and opposites. We used our bodies to show these; over and under was the most fun! We identified opposites in nature; such as over a bridge and under through a tunnel. On our way through Nose Hill Park we practiced up from down by running up the “mountain” and down again; and also our right from left. We used opposites and equals puzzles to help us identify pictures that are opposite. During our writing time we sang and did positional actions to the “Big Line” song, where we had to for the directions. Then we each had a turn to be the leader and show/communicate the direction we wanted our friends to move their big line. The song got faster and faster; we sure has to pay close attention and be quick!
To follow with our opposites theme we practiced identifying capital letters that contain only lines and no curves. Once we identify them we then build them using our Big Lines and Little Lines.
We continue to practice writing our names every day and I have seen some great improvement. Every day we like to sing the song “Where do you start your letters” to help us remember how to begin writing a letter. They sure do love that song and have almost memorized it!
To help us build our names in different ways we decided to make our very own playdough! Although it may not have turned out as squishy as we would have liked; it was still a lot of fun.
To practice our cutting and creativity this week we drew and cut up our own puzzles, as well as participated in “process art” (given tools and supplies they made anything they liked to let their creativity shine). We also used water paints to reveal our names on paper and used our senses to “cinnamon paint” a paper acorn. Some of us almost ate our cinnamon paint because it smelled so good!
“Mortimer” by Robert Munsch was such a hit last week that we decided to continue reading more of his stories. At every story time this week, I had requests to read a story by Robert Munsch. Not only did we read these stories ourselves but we also listened to Robert Munsch read them. He is quite an animated reader. Because “Mortimer” is so popular we decided to create actions to this story using our hands, feet and musical instruments. Good practice listening/following for instructions, following a beat and having some fun!
Oh! And we cannot forget about our much anticipated picnic. They did a wonderful job preparing sandwiches and putting fruits/veggies in containers. What fun!
Can’t wait to see what next week brings here at Blooming Butterflies!
Xoxo Miss Audra
We learned about positional words and opposites. We used our bodies to show these; over and under was the most fun! We identified opposites in nature; such as over a bridge and under through a tunnel. On our way through Nose Hill Park we practiced up from down by running up the “mountain” and down again; and also our right from left. We used opposites and equals puzzles to help us identify pictures that are opposite. During our writing time we sang and did positional actions to the “Big Line” song, where we had to for the directions. Then we each had a turn to be the leader and show/communicate the direction we wanted our friends to move their big line. The song got faster and faster; we sure has to pay close attention and be quick!
To follow with our opposites theme we practiced identifying capital letters that contain only lines and no curves. Once we identify them we then build them using our Big Lines and Little Lines.
We continue to practice writing our names every day and I have seen some great improvement. Every day we like to sing the song “Where do you start your letters” to help us remember how to begin writing a letter. They sure do love that song and have almost memorized it!
To help us build our names in different ways we decided to make our very own playdough! Although it may not have turned out as squishy as we would have liked; it was still a lot of fun.
To practice our cutting and creativity this week we drew and cut up our own puzzles, as well as participated in “process art” (given tools and supplies they made anything they liked to let their creativity shine). We also used water paints to reveal our names on paper and used our senses to “cinnamon paint” a paper acorn. Some of us almost ate our cinnamon paint because it smelled so good!
“Mortimer” by Robert Munsch was such a hit last week that we decided to continue reading more of his stories. At every story time this week, I had requests to read a story by Robert Munsch. Not only did we read these stories ourselves but we also listened to Robert Munsch read them. He is quite an animated reader. Because “Mortimer” is so popular we decided to create actions to this story using our hands, feet and musical instruments. Good practice listening/following for instructions, following a beat and having some fun!
Oh! And we cannot forget about our much anticipated picnic. They did a wonderful job preparing sandwiches and putting fruits/veggies in containers. What fun!
Can’t wait to see what next week brings here at Blooming Butterflies!
Xoxo Miss Audra
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