Wednesday, August 18, 2021

More New Experiences!

 We have been having such a great time getting to know each other and our new routines!  In the past two days, we have continued to explore the playground, had our first experience in the Atelier, and played in the Big Muscle Room for the first time. These are many firsts for our little ones to experience, so of course we are starting to see longer nap times!


The rest of this week, we will continue to explore our warm colors and get more comfortable with our transitions from one activity to the next. Next week, we are looking forward to beginning our exploration of the Jewish High Holidays.





Parachute and toddler bowling are great ways to work on our gross motor skills!

ELA 1.1: Respond to simple statements, requests, and/or gestures

APL1.1: Select desired object from several options

PHG 2.1: Try a new action with a familiar object

PHG 2.2: Use simple movement skills to participate in active physical play








Outdoor play has become a favorite of the entire class. They were very excited to see the sand in the outdoor sensory table!

PHG 3.1: Begin to develop coordination and balance, requiring less support

SS 3.1: Begin to demonstrate a sense of belonging to a group by engaging in parallel play

SS 3.3: Show interest in various aspects of the environment

SC 1.1: Use tools to explore the physical environment

SC 2.1: Explore the natural environment


 
Our first time in the Atelier was short but we got to use one of the children's favorite mediums: paint!

SS 2.4: Begin to understand and follow basic guidance

CA3.1: Express preferences for certain art materials

CA 3.2: Explore a variety of media

CA 3.3: Express likes or dislikes of certain colors or patterns



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