We are all about buildings and constructions these days...either from recycled materials, blocks, or whatever else we can get our hands on. It started with our igloo. We are building it with recycled milk jugs and hot glue. That's it. It's looking pretty good so far. We will be using it as a private space to read or have a few minutes alone when it's done, meanwhile, the class is using it for all kinds of things....
We are experimenting with adding "loose parts" to our play. After constructing some buildings on a street, these girls added a stone path (we read a lot of fairy tales...) to some of them.
Meanwhile, in the science center....we are observing some slides of insects through a microscope, and representing what we see
In dramatic play a child was very interested in a doctor's office visit that she had experienced, so we set up a doctor's office so the children could take care of the stuffed animals and baby dolls in our classroom (by popular vote). We made a list of the services that we want to offer, which include looking at their teeth, in their ears, checking out their tummies and paws, listening to their hearts, giving shots and medicine, and the best part is... everything costs $1. That's a bargain for such quality care.
A patient waits in the waiting area.
Making paper airplanes is really great for fine motor skills and problem solving, cooperation, negotiation for materials, and they are fun too.
We made yummy smelling cherry play dough and added some glitter for some extra sensory fun. Stop by and take a whiff... or sit and play with it.
Art center...STILL loving the recycling basket for making things.
College student add so much to our classroom, this one is reading and discussing books with a couple of children.
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