It was great to see the kiddos after the long break! They were excited to see their friends and jump back into our weekly routine.  

Morning Meeting

We read and watched the video The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle. This story was a great introduction to Spring. We discussed the lifecycle of a flower and practiced labeling the parts and learning the functions through a variety of activities.  Also, we observed how Eric Carle created art using a variety of mediums, textures, and colors. The kiddos worked hard all week using different art techniques (sponges, watercolor, paint) to create a flower picture. These pictures are displayed on the outside bulletin board.

Centers

In language arts the kids worded on their rhyming skills through a game where they matched pictures. In math we practiced counting and number recognition. The kids used a spinner and had to put the corresponding number of petals on the flower. Next, we practiced simple addition and subtraction for more of a challenge. In the fine motor center the kids ripped paper to create a flower collage.  We also practiced using scissors to cut on a variety of lines.  

Small groups

In reading groups the children practiced how to make word words putting together sounds they heard. Also, I would say a word and they would have to segment the individual sounds they heard. This is a great phonemic awareness activity for all levels.  We continued to progress through the Bob series and went on a letter/sight word hunt. In art they continued to work on their Eric Carle flower pictures. ‘What is Spring’ was the journal prompt. We discussed what we see, hear, smell, and touch and I had them focus on one of those senses to draw and dictate. The independent center was Kool Aid play dough!

They were happy to see their reading buddies this week!  Here are a few pictures:

Also, we celebrated Zoha’s 4^th birthday with cupcakes and lemonade!!