Sukkot, Flags, and Torahs!

 What a whirlwind these short weeks have been! Our Katon class finished their study of Sukkot and have begun a short study of Simchat Torah this week. 

Building was the name of the game on Monday as we explored the MegaBlocks.

We continued working on our fine motor skills by trying to peel and stick stickers. One friend even decided to make a fun game where he stuck stickers on his nose!

Our littles are getting more and more confident in the gym and we are starting to see more and more parallel play everyday.

We used glue and construction paper to make flags today for Simchat Torah! The children were given an example of the flag but were permitted to make their flags their own. They loved using the brushes to "paint" the glue onto the items.

We also started a group painting. This will dry tonight and tomorrow we will use it to make a scroll like the Torah.

The outdoor classroom was very, very wet. So we opted to work on our gross motor skills playing on the bikes in the hallway. Many of our friends have the concept of putting their feet on the pedals of the bikes, if not the ability to push the pedals with their feet. This is a really good start for this age!

Indiana Early Learning Foundations:

ELA 3.1:Explore drawing, painting, and writing as a way of communicating

M4.1: Begin to combine shapes to make new shapes

SE4.1:Observe friendship skills in the environments

APL 4.1:Begin to exhibit skills in parallel play

CA3.2: Explore a variety of media

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

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