We are loving the Spring weather! Even the rain days are packed full of fun things to do and learn. Highlights of this week include playing in the mud (chocolate pudding) with gummy worms, and makin yellow play dough! Next weeks theme is Baby Animals. Activities will incorporate names, texture and sounds. For this weeks schedule see classroom teachers.
~Raquel~
Things to do @ home:
http://www.babyminestore.com/infoSpringActivitiesForToddlers.html
Hope you had a great weekend! I know we did! Guess what’s next?? Spring!! yess.. which leads us into this weeks theme. All About Spring. We will explore new beginnings, take a walk around the block.. (older friends).. bird watch.. spring crafts, and have an outdoor picnic. Please see detailed activities in each classroom. If you have anything to share, please do!
~Raquel~
Tabhair póg dom, táim Éireannach!!
(TOO-irr pogue dum, toyme AY-ron-ock)
which means.. Kiss me I’m Irish!
OK so it’s March peoples… this year is flying by! Here @ the Kondo we celebrate a different kind of March Madness… everything turns green from inside out. This week we’ll explore Irish folklore, colors, and foods, mmm. If you would like to bring in an Irish dish or music, get with your teacher. We’ll be taste testing corn beef/cabbage on Friday morning, wish us luck;)
FYI
There will be a St. Patrick’s Day Parade downtown Saturday March 13th @ noon. Starting on Ralph Mcgill @ Peachtree. Hope to see you there.
I wanted to take a minute to share the domains of development when implementing this themed curriculum. We use these when planning activities.
Cognitive, which is thought process, problem solving, decision making.
Social/Emotional is self awareness/autonomy.
Language/Literacy is reading/communication/letter recognition.
Physical, which is using gross motor skills. (sounds funny, i know)
We also encourage independence and self help skills. If you have any questions pertaining to this please see me or Jo.
May you live as long as you want,
And never want as long as you live.
Irish quote
~Raquel~
Cat stopped by for a quick visit on Friday! Be sure to ask your little one about it ;)
“Marching” onto a new theme! “What’s Up with the Weather?” We’ll investigate wind/storms/tornadoes, what causes them and how we react to them. We will involve role play with props, such as umbrellas and kites, plus use our art and cooking skills. If you have items to share, supporting this theme, please do!
~Raquel~