This week we started our investigation of clothing. We discussed how there are many features that make them unique. Each child explored the fabric's color, texture, and pattern.

BIGGER THAN, SMALLER THAN, OR EQUAL TO

After reading and discussing the book Goldilocks and the Three Bears, we discussed how clothes are different sizes. Using 3 shirts, we placed them in descending order.

MEMORY GAME

Using memory cards with images of clothing, each child tried to make a match. When children determine whether something is the same as, similar to, or different, they are using recognition memory.

PRESCHOOLS COMPUTER LAB

This semester we'll be using the Computer Lab. Using their fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination, the students had to use the mouse to create their own snowman.

We had a wonderful Christmas Party. The boys and girls were excited to see Santa and receive a gift. Afterwards, we played games and had a Christmas Brunch. I hope everyone enjoys their Christmas Break.

Classifying Bows

We sorted bows by their size and color. We counted to see which had more or less.

Feely Box

After discussing the five senses, we played a game called the Feely Box. I placed different parts of trees inside a box. Without looking, each student had to reach inside the box, feel the item, and describe it. We tried describing the item by the way it smelt, sounded, and felt. Everyone would try and guess what was inside. As they use their senses to explore things, they learn about shapes, colors, textures, weight, temperature, and how things move and change. As teachers talk with children about the properties of objects and materials, children develop vocabulary and important background knowledge.

Painting With A Twist

Instead of using paintbrushes, we created our own with parts of trees. Children benefit from working with many different kinds of materials and having conversations about their artwork and the work of others.

The Very Hungry Squirrel

The boys and girls were full of excitement as they rolled the dice to see how many acorns they could feed the Squirrel. When we play games as a group, they are learning to cooperate and share with others. The foundation skills for being a productive member of a social and learning group are established during the early childhood years, and they are important for early school success.

Same Sound Sort

Each child picked an item from our box to play a game. We grouped these items by the beginning sound. When kids have a strong foundation in phonemic awareness, it’s easier for them to understand that certain letters stand for specific sounds.