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Our day began with working puzzles. Working puzzles helped us look for details, shapes and colors. Working puzzles helped us focus on part to whole as we placed puzzle pieces on the board.
Friends at play - learning to share and take turns. Imitation of adults helps ELP students learn about their world.
Cause and effect is taught through this simple toy. Children learned to open and close compartments by working latches.
Cars and trucks were available on the vehicle table. The boys and girls learned the names of various vehicles (increasing vocabulary) and what each vehicle is used for. in the real world (understanding purpose).
A sensory activity using lotion. This activity was fun and good for little dry hands. In addition children learned how to work in close proximity to each other. They added to their vocabulary words such as: white, smooth, rough and cool. They realized the importance of lotion. Social skills such as sharing, taking turns and patience were put into practice.
These children are no longer parallel playing but forming friendships and learning how to "work" in small groups. They actually enjoy each others company.
These two have waited quite a while to be the drivers of the bus. Looking at their faces, the wait was well worth it.
Learning about color through this art activity. What happens when white and black paint overlap. As the boys and girls discovered a new color is formed - gray. ELP children are discovering how to use space. They have demonstrated their understanding of spreading out the paint all over the paper; not just right in front of them.
This coloring page depicts the 3 Wise men and their journey to find a king. Children were asked to choose at least 3 colors and to color the entire picture; they did a very good job.
Twinkle little star. Children chose 6 stars to place on their paper. This activity developed recognition of the #6 and provided an opportunity to count objects.
Sometimes a quiet space it needed to sit and enjoy a good book or two. While it simply looks like play, my friends were sharing, taking turns and story telling with each other. These girls told me they were at the library. A love of quality printed material was fostered. They also demonstrated how to handle and share books.
Creative time. The class used snowflake stamps and decorated their page. The requirement was to choose stamps and place snowflakes on the paper. Simply learning by doing. With few rules all students felt successful; proud of their work.
Play doh time. There are many benefits of play doh. One benefit - developing strong hands and finger muscles.
Books of the day.
The Bible story.
The story of Jesus growing continued as a Big Book was read to the class and a video was watched. The purpose of learning about Jesus as a boy was to show us that he was true man. Also, to compare and contrast his life to ours. While there are differences in life styles we can assume that Jesus played, learned and had responsibilities as a child. This makes for a strong connection to Jesus.
Warm but too wet to play outdoors. Thank goodness for the Commons.
Please invite friends and family to the open house. This is also a good time for you to tour Zion K-8th and start thinking about where your child/children will attend school after ELP/PS. Tours will be given on 1-21.
Observational drawing of a turtle.
We used markers to color a winter scene. This activity allowed us time to discuss winter, learn about another season and use our words to tell others what we know about winter and what we enjoy doing during this season.
Playing in Rm B.
Mitten match gave students the opportunity to match by color, tell the importance of mittens and describe what their mittens or gloves look like and why we need them.
The first few pages of the Bible story. Other pages will be revealed on Thurs, and Fri.
A video of Jesus growing.
After viewing this blog post, please start a conversation with your child about their day and these activities.
Blessing for a restful and peaceful evening. If you haven't registered for next year, do so soon,
joy
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