Shapes, Shapes, Shapes

As we were learning about shapes, the kids had the chance to visit shape centers.   We had five centers which included puzzles,games, pattern blocks and magnetic shapes, I pads, creating pictures with shapes, stamping shapes and patterns as well as a shape "Bakery" where the children created shape cookies.  The kids always learn so much at hands on learning stations and have fun doing it!

Gingerbread Fun!

In February, we filled our compliment chart again!  We also read lots of different stories about gingerbread cookies such as The Gingerbread Man, The Gingerbread Baby, The Gingerbread Cowboy, The Gingerbread Girl and The Gingerbread Kid Goes To School.  To celebrate our great behavior and our learning about gingerbread, we decided to bake and decorate cookies.  There were girls, boys and babies.... and they all tasted delicious!!

Number Centers

Learning about numbers was interesting and fun!  The kids split up into six different groups and had the opportunity to work at six different centers to practice a variety of number skills.  They did number puzzles, played games,  used I Pads and practiced making numbers with play doh, traced, and counted using dots, ten frames and manipulatives.   They had so much fun, they forgot they were learning....

Snow Dough

The kids had a fantastic time creating snow dough creations. First, we had to mix the dough and build our creations. Everyone used their imaginations to create everything from snails and snakes to giraffes and cats. After baking them, the kids were able to paint their artwork. They were so proud of the finished products! Thanks to our parent helpers Jennifer Campbell, Holly Kolodichuk and Janene Webster!

Morning Activities

In January, the kids began doing Morning Activities each morning.  These activities are a variety of literacy centers in which the kids can practice letters, sounds, reading, writing, listening, speaking and other important literacy skills.  While the students are working at their centers, some are called to do guided reading with me.  During this time we read pattern books, learn sight words and practice early reading strategies together.  The kids really enjoy Morning Activities and are having such a great time - they don't even realize how much they are learning!!