Beginning the Sand Unit

Sand Exploration

As we begin on a new unit, what better way to engage the children than by introducing a sand table in the classroom? The children have really enjoyed playing at the sand table, unearthing creatures like crabs and turtles that inhabit the sand. Sensory bins offer numerous advantages for three- and four-year-olds, including: fine motor skill development, cognitive growth, enhancing social skills, and learning emotional regulation.

Sand Writing

An exciting activity we did this week involved having the children trace their names with glue, followed by sprinkling sand over the glue. This not only provided a fun experience but also served as an excellent practice for writing their names and letters.

Letter D

In our exploration of the letter D, we enjoyed special visits. Our visitors included a dog and duck hunter, who shared various items that begin with the letter D. The hunter also brought along additional items, including duck calls and decoys, all starting with the letter D.

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Celebration Learning: Tree Unit

We did this activity as a celebration of our learning, wrapping up our tree study. The children discovered that food could originate from trees, and today, they witnessed exactly how that process unfolds.