May 18, 2018

We sang a variety of songs and one of their favorite books for the week was, Pete the Cat, The Wheels on the Bus.  They have been painting different art pieces for the art show and the classroom.  They have been having a lot of fun exploring and discovering new things with paint, texture, designs, and patterns. 

Using green, yellow, and orange hues, tape, and a rectangle shape canvas will make an art piece intriguing. The children appeared interested and amazed, as they observed the abstract design that was created by using different tools and materials.

Using green, yellow, and orange hues, tape, and a rectangle shape canvas will make an art piece intriguing. The children appeared interested and amazed, as they observed the abstract design that was created by using different tools and materials.

Painting with balls creates a different kind of texture on paper, as the children roll the ball back and forth. They are learning about color, texture, and creating art.

Harry, “The letter H!”

The children used one of the tools that are used for clay or play dough exploration, to create unique patterns on their art pieces.  

Harlow drew Sandra and Janet.

Harlow drew her teachers, Janet on the left and Sandra on the right. Harlow asked Janet what Sandra needs (referring to the different facial features). When Janet told her that Sandra needs ears and hair, she drew them exactly where they suppose to be.  She included Sandra's bun!

Highlights of the week!

Art:

Ellie: “ Look, the sun!”

The children are drawing on a particular contact paper in which they can use erasable markers. They draw zig-zag, straight, or curvy lines, or pictures that represent something.  

Harry: “Sandra, the sun!”

Remy: “A fork!”

Remy: “A whale!”

Tissue Paper Collage, the children, enjoy exploring with glue and different color tissue paper!  Each child had a different technique for applying the paste and selecting the colors.  As they spread the glue, they placed the tissue paper on that area.  Each, Paper Tissue Collage projects the children’s unique style.  

Painting with q-tips allows children to create distinctive lines on their art piece. It also promotes a different grip as they maneuver the q-tip.  

Sensory:

Olivia: “A snake!”

Rheya: “A flower!”

Manipulative Toys:

Blocks:

Lego Block promotes color recognition, counting, one to one correspondence, and fine motor skills.   Creativity and imagination also develop as children engage in connecting and building.    As young toddlers play, they build their physical skills, learn concepts, and apply thinking skills. As teachers, we encourage children to explore with toys and manipulative.     We promote socialization by encouraging children to play with one another and we create activities that enable children to work collaboratively.  

"Butterflies"

The butterflies have emerged, the children were curious and amazed as they saw the Painted Butterflies flutter. We have five butterflies. We can now feed them water with sugar and pieces of fruit.