Love is in the Air in the OC- Meghan and Christine

This week we had so many new and exciting things for the kids to explore.

On Monday the kids learned all about their new sign-in cards. They got to practice identifying and writing their name with Teacher Christine.

On Wednesday the cards were available at check - in and the kids did an awesome job of signing in before they started their day. 

On Wednesday the kids started a two part art project creating birch trees in winter. On the first day they created the trunks of birch trees using pieces of blue painters tape. Next the kids water colored over their entire paper. They then sprinkled epsom salts over the wet water color to give the illusion of snow falling. 

 On Friday the kids removed the painters tape and then used sharpie to add dimension and detail to their birch tree trunks. 

 Our classroom was abuzz with love this week.

At creation station we had hearts, heart doilys, heart stickers, and a variety of other items to create amazing valentine art. 

 

At the play dough table we had purple play dough, heart plates, heart cupcake liners, heart shaped cookie cutters and heart toothpicks to help get the creative juices flowing.

 

At the texture table we had vases, red and pink silk flowers, heart containers and rubber duckies. 

 

At the water tub we had insta snow, heart cups, shovels and translucent plastic hearts. It was a random and fun combination. 

At the light table we had translucent builders.

 

At the building table we had out slot builders for creating a variety of structures.

During our teacher work day we switched out many of the toys, games and fine motor activities. The kids had so much fun exploring all of the new things available to them.

 

This week at circle time we read a few Valentine Day stories, celebrated a birthday and discussed what it means to feel proud. During our Friday friendship circle the kids shared something they were looking forward to doing during the weekend.

We can't wait for another fun week with your kids. Tomorrow (Monday) is pajama day! Your child is welcome to wear his/her pjs to school and to bring favorite stuffy!

Hugs,

Meghan and Christine