it was a last minute idea to suspend a huge paper/masking tape ball from the ceiling for the children to paint. it takes different coordination to paint something that moves. yes, it has been used in a pinata like fashion. yes, there have been conversations about keeping it as still as possible. once it’s allContinue reading “p is for (giant) pumpkin”
Monthly Archives: October 2009
o is for obstacle course
for “exercise week” we had an indoor obstacle course set up. i am glad to announce there were no injuries! :: :: :: :: :: :: i want to remember to do this during the winter months when extended outside time is limited.
w is for waiting
when we have to wait (which i try HARD to avoid), i’ll invite the children to copy me. sometimes it’s too strange to do more than stare or laugh, though. thanks, carol, i don’t think i’ve ever seen a photo of this in action…they are so cute!
p is for pumpkin patch (inside)
we usually invite children to bring their own pumpkin to preschool for the few weeks before halloween (we always make sure there are plenty of extras!). we label them with names (and read them), count them, sort them, line them up, act out the 5 Little Pumpkins poem, pretend they are babies, cover them withContinue reading “p is for pumpkin patch (inside)”
s is for spider
i know this as a song sung by raffi. (look on the right hand side for a “play” button for this song). a spider starts on the floor… then that spider goes up legs, stomachs, necks, faces and heads til he jumps off! funny stuff.
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