Today we reviewed our fire safety tips. Be sure to check out the back of the kids’ certificates for things to check and practice at home! We also talked about fossils and paleontologists. Kira wrote her book, “Kira’s Family” which we read today in circle.  There was lots of play ... Continue

Today we talked about chefs and what tools they may need. We also reviewed grocers and their tools and job requirements! We have started reading Magic Tree House’s “Day of the Dinosaurs” in order to talk a bit more about a paleontologist’s job. Alex brought in a diagram he drew ... Continue

Today we had a field trip to Whole Foods. We saw the produce where they let us sample Cameo Apples and test the scales, then the deli where the wood oven for the pizza is. We got to look at the bakery case with all of the goodies, smell the ... Continue

Today we talked about instruments and what kind of instruments we have at preschool. We also talked about careers and what we would like to be when we grow up. Finally, we practiced our fire drill! The ret of the day was building outside in groups, creating different play dough ... Continue

Today we talked about instruments and musicians. The kids each had an idea of what they would like to play! Later, we chose an instrument while I conducted. We practiced fast and slow and talked about watching the conductor to know the speed and loudness.  Then we were creating play ... Continue

Today we talked about tools and toys, which are “safe to play” and which are “keep away.” On Thursday we will finish up with our fire drill! We also celebrated a special 3 ½ birthday with chocolate cake and a song! The bakers in this class are amazing. ... Continue

Today we talked about dentists, their jobs and the tools they use. We looked at some animal teeth and noticed the different ways animals use their teeth.  And finally we talked about how we use our teeth and what we do to keep them healthy! We also celebrated a 51/2 ... Continue

Today we had a field trip to Albina Library. Nina, the children’s librarian, talked with us about her job and the tools she uses. She mentioned paper and pencils, computers, books, tapes, card catalog and data base!  Then we shared some song and heard some stories before heading outside for ... Continue

Today we practiced being fire fighters, driving our fire truck, putting out fires and chopping holes in the roof to let out the smoke! At circle, we talked again about fire drills and what to do if there is a fire at preschool.  We talked about what a firer fighter ... Continue

Today we went to Fire Station #13 to see what tools fire fighters use. During our time there the fire fighters received 4 calls, 2 just before we got there and 2 while we were thee.  We still managed to learn all about the fire gear they wear and some ... Continue