The infant-b students started off the week with animal exploration!
The students have really taken an interest In the animals in their classroom- proudly identifying some of the animals by their sound.
Observing their facial expressions and body language, they are also very excited to discover animals in the books, as they flip through the pages.
Although animal sounds might not seem like actual words, they can help children learn to associate a simple sound with the actual object or picture. Because the sounds are so easy to say, children are more likely to imitate them. This success, in turn, helps them make the jump to real words (and eventually the accurate names of the animals).
Painting with our bodies!
Approaching the inviting provocation, the students immediately starting poking the bright puddles of paint with their pointers- deeply focused as they manipulated the medium.
Using their bodies as their only paint brush, the students maneuvered their legs, hands and feet across the white canvas as the paint tracked each body movements.
Messy play for Infants and toddlers is actually crucial to a healthy sensory development. These ‘messy moments’ provide important foundation building blocks for muscle and brain growth – all of which prepares them for later success and learning.
Continuing their exploration of the life like doll:
We have noticed that some of the children have a fascination with investigating the face of the life-like doll. They are particularly curious about the doll’s mouth and nose!
Doll play is the beginning of dramatic play- where children begin to use objects as symbols and imitate observed behaviors. It is also a great way for little ones to recognize body parts!
My Reflection!
It was a pleasant surprise to see the toddlers taking an interest in exploring their reflections in the mirrors around their classroom- focused on their reflections and observing their little faces.
To encourage our little friends to continue their new found interest of observing their own reflections, we thought it would be interesting if we implemented mirrors during water play.
How will the students react to seeing their reflections in the water?
Approaching the stimulating provocation, some friends choose to dive right in and begin splashing the warm water. Others took a slower approach, gently gliding their fingers across their reflection.
Mirrors are certainly a lot of fun for our students, but they are also used as a tool for promoting self-awareness and ability to see and understand basic emotions.
Thank you, Infant-b families!
Have a lovely weekend!