Hello everyone! I hope your families are having a wonderful Spring season so far. I thought I would share a fun activity that the whole family can do together. This activity teaches children about the sun and things we like about the sunshine. They can practice gross motor skills, problem solving, speaking and listening while creating this cute sun catcher to hang in a window.
What you will need:
Clear, disposable cups, one for each family member
Rainbow of colors of tissue paper, torn into small pieces
Glue
Ribbon
Small paint brush
Making a sun catcher is fun and easy. To start off, turn the cup over with the top side down and the bottom side up. Brush the cup with glue and press tissue paper onto the glued part. I would suggest working on one half of the cup at a time so the glue doesn't stick to your fingers. The tissue paper will stick very well to the cup. Work on the second half until the cup is covered in the colors of your choice. Dilute a bit of glue with water in a small cup and brush the mixture on the completed cup. Allow to dry and glue a ribbon on the top of the cup(which is the bottom) and hang in a window. The sun catcher will bring in the sun's beautiful rays and everyone will have a great time making these cute creations! Have a great summer!
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Our springtime books
Get a load of the books we read to celebrate the spring!!
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Dandelion Adventures by L. Patricia Kite |
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It's Spring! by Linda Glaser |
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My Spring Robin by Anne Rockwell, Harlow Rockwell (Illustrator) |
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Spring is Here by Lois Lenski |
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The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree by Gail Gibbons |
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Spring Equinox, The by Ellen Jackson |
Spring Forward
Remember to set your clocks forward a hour on March 12,2013.
Children may have difficulty adjusting to the time change. We can help our children by using a few technique to help them adjust.
"Splitting Difference"-The first few days you can adjust your child’s schedule by a half hour, as if time changed by only a half hour on those days. After your child adjusts to that change, then adjust the final half hour and you’ll be on your way.
Or if you have a early riser than you don't have to do anything!!
Children may have difficulty adjusting to the time change. We can help our children by using a few technique to help them adjust.
"Splitting Difference"-The first few days you can adjust your child’s schedule by a half hour, as if time changed by only a half hour on those days. After your child adjusts to that change, then adjust the final half hour and you’ll be on your way.
Or if you have a early riser than you don't have to do anything!!
Monday, March 25, 2013
Health and Science Center
Learning safety first:
Fireman Steve visited our classroom to share how to be prepared for severe weather. During the visit we had a severe weather drill.
Tasty Alternatives!!
We are learning it is healthier to use more herbs and spices instead of salt to flavor our food. We have been growing herbs to take home. We invite you to try our thyme, rosemary, and/or sage!
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