Happy Tuesday!
This morning our friends really enjoyed creating with the Wiki sticks. What a great way to increase fine motor strength and express creativity!
Some of our friends chose to play hockey today! They did a great job making rules to keep everyone safe. They made teams and used the blocks as their hockey sticks. Great job cooperating friends!
Other friends cooked in the kitchen. Brynne made a delicious soup!
Sammie and Brynne worked together to be sure the food was just right!
Ethan offered his friends a corn dog! How creative!
Other friends explored the ramps in the block area!
This morning we discussed graphs and why they are important. I know you might be thinking, "Graphs?! In preschool?!" Yes! Graphs in preschool allow the children exposure to learning various ways to visually organize their thoughts. Graphs enhance learning experiences as they are a visual representation of collected information. Graphs provide a platform to learning quantity, counting, and comparing.
During small group time, I worked with half of the class and Mrs. Buchholz took the other half of the class outside. This allows for more specific differentiated instruction for each child.
On the graph, we decided to see if children in our class like popcorn or apples better. The children added their names to the graph to represent their votes, then they compared the amount on the graph. As they wrote their names, they practiced how to form the letters, and strengthened comparing skills.
Because each child is unique, as teachers we celebrate the unique strengths of each child. Some children drew their own graph and some children completed graph that was pre-made.
Some of the friends who were at school yesterday created their own graph. They applied the knowledge that they learned yesterday as they made their own graph.
"Remember, we have to be sure the lines go from side to side."
We then practiced asking questions and documenting the responses. This activity increases organized cognitive development. The children are learning how to find answers to their own questions and create a representation that is easy to understand and compare.
We then practiced making pattern with our bodies. You read correctly! Patterning in this kinesthetic way extends and deepens the children's understanding of patterns.
During Jesus time we read the story of Jesus washing the disciples feet. We also learned that just as we wash the dirt off of our bodies, Jesus washes away our sins. He saves us by His death and resurrection!
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