Today we talked about fire and its good points and dangerous points. Then we had a fire drill. We well be working on fire safety for the next week or so, be prepared to practice at home!  We also practiced being fire fighters with fire popping up under the loft, ... Continue

Today we celebrated 3 events! We had chocolate cake and a song for birthdays and we decorated heart cookies for Valentines Day, but we saved the Valentine’s candy for home! We took time to put our special Valentines into an envelope, seal them, add the name and address of which ... Continue

Today we celebrated two events, Luca’s 3 ½ birthday and Valentines Day! Luca had a song and vanilla cake while Valentines Day was decorating cookie and then eating the whole cookie, jut the frosting, or, perhaps, just the sprinkles! Jen and Sabrina were good about getting the cheese, crackers and ... Continue

Today we talked about Mail Carriers, their jobs, and the tools they use. Then we drew pictures of a mail carrier and at least one tool. Then we broke into three groups and made our own mail boxes, created a special Valentine, and built a post office with blocks. Groups ... Continue

Today we celebrated a birthday with chocolate cake and a song! We also “sewed” some Valentine holder, searched for the letters in our names, sorted mail, delivered mail, and gave each other check ups. We have moved from trains to cars in our manipulative play area. For many kids this ... Continue

Today we talked about Postal Carriers, their job, and the tools they use. Then we practiced by delivering mail, sorting mail, and writing letters to be mailed. We also had the doctor and veterinary offices open. We celebrated Maxwell’s birthday with a song and lemon cake, happy 4 ½! Outside, ... Continue

Today we celebrated a birthday with chocolate cake and a song! Then we talked about doctors and their job.  The kids definitely understood the “shot” part of the job!  They also remember tools such as the hammer to check reflexes, the ocular scope for eyes, ears, and nose, tongue depressors, ... Continue

Today we celebrated birthdays with a song and chocolate cake!  Yum!  In circle, we talked about our feelings, how do you feel today?  Then we read about options for when you are angry!  Many of the kids said they did the same things – stomp your feet, bang a drum, ... Continue

Today we talked about teachers and what tools they use.  The kids came up with pencils, homework, and a computer.  As there were only ten kids today, they worked very well together.  There were several catapulting various objects outside, there was an investigation into how the maracas were broken, there ... Continue

Today we talked about feelings. By talking about the words of the emotions the kids are better prepared to explain and handle them.  We also worked together in groups of 3-5 working very well together solving conflict, setting up Chinese dinners, building tracks, singing in a band, and creating shadow ... Continue