We have the same 13 children in our Tuesday and Thursday classes. Of the 13, one is waiting to be old enough to come on her own, 4 are sibling pairs who are also first cousins, one has a dad who was my preschooler, 8 are new to our school and 5 are returning as beautiful peer models.
In true preschool form, children spent a lot of time choosing what they wanted to do. Just like yesterday, every corner of the room was occupied at some point including the real kitchen where Grandma Bonnie had many helpers!
There are 5 questions about things that happened today…read on to learn more!
What did we eat at Snack Time that matched a page in our book today?
Applesauce! One friend brought applesauce pouches along with other treats in honor of his summer birthday. Ms Emily was the animal cracker store that children could visit to get more as long as they wanted..
We like to have a relaxed school family time around the snack table. Our first day as a new class didn’t disappoint.
What big thing happened with one of the glue bottles?
When we were working on our Alphabet Projects, the whole glue bottle lid came off! Was anyone in trouble? No. Did any teachers get upset? No. Was the project ruined? No. Ms Brenda and the friend were very clever to pour back extra glue and finish the project with a very gluey background.
Fun fact: Ms Brenda always has wipes in her apron pocket and today several new friends had that figured out!
Did we leave and go to the public library in our town?
No.
I discovered today that when I’ve been referencing “going to the library” or “visiting the library” or “checking books out” or “the library is open-let’s go!” some children thought I was talking about the public library. So then I shared clear statements that we will never take the children away from preschool or the playground. If I ever talk about going to the library I am talking about our pretend preschool library.
Having said that, the preschool library was hopping again today!
Do you remember how we pretended to pick apples from the tree?
We learned and practiced the technique of twisting and then pulling imaginary apples from an imaginary tree. With arms up straight, we twist and then pull straight down.
It is special and deeply satisfying to have these group experiences so early in the year. All crowded around, arranging our bodies to be most comfortable, leaving to get drinks or things.
How did the water tables get full of water outside?
This is kind of a tricky question because there are 2 answers. The rain and the hose!
Grandpa Kelven fixed our outside sink which let us add more water to the water tables that had rain water in them. This class knows how to haul water already and found some sidewalk creatures who needed some. The fish and the duck etchings got buckets dumped on them which then made a puddle for jumping in. Between that, mud mountain, the easel and the cloud dough…we kept true to our warning that children may get very messy at preschool.
Speaking of messy…this friend had a surprise when washing his hands…cloud dough on his forehead?!? So funny!
BONUS LINE UP PICTURES
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Kristin, I have followed your blog for years (when my 4 sons were very little and are now so grown!) and still enjoy reading about the amazing things you do. I always wanted to open my own preschool, but so far that is not happening. Maybe it will just be “Grandma School” someday. Just wanted to reach out and tell you how inspiring you are!