Ice Cream and Clowns in the OC - Teacher Meghan

We had so much fun at the Ice Cream Social with all the OC Small Friends families on Wednesday evening. BJ the clown was hilarious as always and we LOVE to see the happiness and laughter this event brings the kids. Thanks to the hospitality committee for all their help! 

The circus theme continued this week with some fun adult-led activities. The kids practiced their fine motor and counting skills while freeing animals from their cages. The kids also worked on creating patterns in a game called "Glee Ring Circus". We had a blast doing a circus obstacle course in the hallway.  Bubble art and self-portraits were two of our art activities.

The kids were busy this week making ice cream out of cloud dough, putting on puppet shows and building with clown builders. Reading in the book nook, creation station, the paint easels, light table and writing center were all popular areas.

There is so much imaginative and collaborative play happening in the classroom. It is so fun to watch the kids' relationships and friendships evolve and grow.

At circle time this week the kids acted out the book "Caps For Sale" by Esphyr Slobodkina. They loved this activity. We also did songs, finger plays and yoga centered around the theme of popcorn. The kids are also enjoying sharing their summer memories with the class.

We enjoyed the dry fall weather this week at recess!

The circus has left town and the classroom is starting to look a little spooky as spiders come to play!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful kids with us,
Meghan and Christine