About Today...

I have some 'splainin to do! Do you know those days that go nothing like planned? That was this day - in such a good way. Today was the day the conversations happened. Centers took a bit longer today (explained below) but snack time was extraordinarily long due to yummy food and funny chats. So I am sorry there was no project today - nothing to show for our hard work- but please know that a lot DID happen today. Today we:

• worked hard on our names
• enjoyed stamping at the Writing Center (we chose stamps then had the option to write their name)
• Listened to a CD on tape of 'Chicka Chicka Boom Boom'
• Watched THE BEST ALPHABET video - it's from the Waterford Institute.  The children loved are very involved in this video.
• Enjoyed Isaac's fave snack - "ChipsnQueso" (one word) where the children talked and ate and talked and ate.  For literally 20 minutes!  That's where it all changed.
• Ran and played outside (I think if I told them no outside time they'd of strung me up by my toes - they love it).

had show n tell.  Thank you, Porter, for scaring the wits out of us with your LIVE cat-eye spider      

All in all it was a wonderful day. 

What Happened Today...

Today was tricky - it was our make up field trip to the orchard, but no orchard could be found- all the apples are gone. So we went another way: we had a pumpkin mystery! At the park we spread out pumpkins with a letter of the alphabet written on each one. We had a scavenger hunt (sans clues) to find the pumpkins then had to put them in alphabetical order. For a prize they earned a bag of candy pumpkins (sorry about the candy - not often - but just had to). Also, today we: - worked with bendy sticks - enjoyed centers (lots of reading in the tree/play house today) - listened to a Halloween song choice - the children are going to choose the song we sing to you on Halloween - read "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" - made shape apple trees -enjoyed snack time -played outside -ended the day at the park Thank you for a fun day with these children. See you tomorrow!

one more way to keep in touch...

A blog is a great way to keep you informed of changes, upcoming events, and especially what we do here each preschool day. This way you can ask your child more detailed questions about their day. So we will start it up again! Today we: - drew pictures of what we would give Isaac for his birthday. (Some funny ones: a pillow pet, fire, and a ME- from Daisy.) - we played in centers. Today is our last day with the Apple Seeds but we will replace it with some Halloween fun on Thursday. - Read "A Day at an Apple Orchard" and cut open Red, Yellow, and Green apple. We got to taste-test each apple to decide our personal favorite and colored in our favorite so everyone would know. We discussed and shared how we all have different likes and it's important to respect them (We wouldn't want to make fun). - We loved playing outside. - We especially enjoyed getting to know Isaac better and celebrating his special day with some rainbow cupcakes (thanks, Brea)! It was a great day! Looking Forward: - Tomorrow (Wednesday) is our makeup Field Trip. Because all the apples are now gone we will be making our own apples to pick. You will still pick your child up at the park (at the end of 910 West) at the regular time. -Thursday we will be "cheering" Isaac's name and he will be sharing his favorite snack. Reminder that tuition is normally due before the new month begins, but because of the rescheduling it may have gotten confusing. No problem - just a reminder that it is now due. Thanks!