Spring

Spring has sprung in PreK!  We had fun last week with our Spring Theme. 

Earth Day

We talked about Earth Day and brainstormed ways we can help take care of our planet.  We planted grass in our sensory bin.  Then we strengthened our fine motor skills by using coffee filters, markers, and water to create Earth's of our own!  Click here to see more pictures of our PreK Earth Day.  

Zones of Regulation

This week we talked about how our behaviors and actions make other people feel.  I began to introduce the concept that when you behave in an unexpected way, it can make the people around you feel scared, sad, or uncomfortable.  We talked about different scenarios and behaviors, and then shared using colored popsicle sticks how each scenario would make us feel.  (Green sticks for good feelings and red sticks for sad or negative feelings).

A Unique Musical Experience

On Wednesday we had a special visit from Mr. Paul Bromley.  Mr. Paul is an occupational therapist who does music with preschool aged children.  We had so much fun with Mr. Paul.  He began his session by doing yoga with the class.  The students were very intrigued by his musical bowl.  After the yoga he did several songs with the students, and even let each student take a turn playing his mandolin!  Click here to see more pictures of our musical experience.  

Worms, Caterpillars, and Bugs!

We enjoyed playing some fun bug games in the gym this week.  The students really loved to play a running game called "Spiders and Flies."  We also read "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and "We're Going on a Nature Hunt."  It was all giggles in the room when we used noodles to experience "worm painting."  Click here for more pictures of our worm fun. 

We made our own special bumblebee fidgets using balloons filled with sand.  The students loved their little bumblebee's dearly.  We used our bees to sing "I'm Bringing Home My Baby Bumblebee."  Maybe if you are lucky your child will sing it for you at home as well!

Coming Up

This week we will begin our farm unit.

• May 3rd and 4th - Early Dismissal days
• The morning class will dismiss at 10:25 am 
• The afternoon class will dismiss at 2:15 pm
• May 5th - Field Trip to Robina Baker FOP
• 10:00 - 11:30 am
• Please let me know if you plan on attending
• May 12th - Building Independence FOP - Riverview School
• 1:00 - 2:30 pm
• Please let me know if you plan on attending
• May 22nd - No School - PD Day