April 3, 2020

Implementing various activities helps young children to grow and develop in different areas of their development.

We sang Old MacDonald Had a Farm and showed the farm animals. Sometimes if we do not sing the song, the teacher shows different farm animals, and we articulate them in English and Spanish.

We sing the color song-using sensory scarfs.

Singing Five Little Speckled Frogs!

Aria joined Ms. Janet sing, Blow up a Balloon Song.

Singing can support children’s learning and emotional development​.​ Songs encourage a child to express their emotions and sharpens their ability to communicate​. ​But one of the most significant benefits of singing is the repeated use of the ‘memory muscle​s. ​Exposure to music enhances a child’s natural ability to decode sounds and words. By singing ​nursery rhymes, for example, children can learn to identify sound patterns, sequences, and learn through repetition. By mastering these skills, children build the base of literacy and numeracy.​ Just as music can soothe a child, it can also lift their spirit.​

The children found different color objects that represent the colors of a rainbow.

Teagan

Aria

The teacher asked the children if they can find something small and big. Everyone did a terrific job of finding something! On another day, we explored the concept tall and short, and Wallace found something tall, his guitar.

Wallace showed us a big circle. Earlier, he demonstrated to us a smaller circle.

Teagan was looking at a book and pointed to the big bird.

Annabelle showed us a big bucket!

Fine Motor/Creativity/Color

Painting with Q-tips creates different texture prints that are different than a paintbrush, but it equally makes a beautiful art piece.  It also helps the artist to develop fine motor strength and practice his/her pincer grip. 

Teagan used Q-tips and four different colors to paint her art piece.

Science/Color

Exploring Colors with Baking Soda and Vinegar

In this science activity, not only will children get to create a chemical reaction, but they’ll also be able to explore color mixing and create some colorful “artwork”!  Teagan placed a few drops of vinegar and observed it.  She seemed curious and excited as she saw the chemical reaction.

Math (Shapes)

Teaching children about shapes is a great way to give them some vocabulary for describing the world around them. This opens up new and exciting avenues for verbal communication.  As children learn to identify shapes, they can sort and classify objects around them based on the attribute.

Our environment is full of different shapes. Therefore, I asked the children to look for three circles, four squares, three triangles, and two diamond shape items. Aria did a great job finding these items in her home:

In the afternoon meeting, Janet used the erasable board to tell a story. The children enjoy listening and singing nursery rhymes. Therefore, she drew, Hickory Dickory Dock, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Humpty Dumpty, and Row Row Your Boat. They appeared curious and interested as they observed.