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Bending and shaking, a goat with no coat, tossing candy and eating spiders: MONDAY G WEEK

Our Monday “Red Day” Class showed many moments of respect for each other today. Children came with costumes and accessories, and even a riding dog car. These children were respectful of each other’s things by returning them back to their owners or to just leaving them where they were. I heard many children advocating for themselves, telling people when they weren’t done with a turn and getting help if they needed it. We are only two months into school so observing their care for each other and themselves is very glorious.

There was plenty of play, cascading through costumes being worn, stories read, projects done and Costume Parade practice on the track. Here are 5 questions with hints to learn more…

Where was your candy pumpkin for most of the day? (Hint: by a yellow name tag)

What did goat do with his coat today?  (Hint: he was being helpful)

Who was the birthday boy today and what did he bring for snack? (Hint: he brought something with 8 legs)

What G thing did you bend and shake today? (Hint: it lights up)

Where did we go to wait when the grown-ups were arriving for the costume parade? (Hint: it’s someone’s office)

Spaghetti head, not a dog bum, carrying pumpkins and hanging up the fire: FRIDAY F WEEK

Our Friday “Purple Day” Class started our Costume Days! Every year I remember how simply adding costumes and even the idea of candy or trick or treating ramps up the energy of the room. There were moments of calm focus which were most often around book reading…what a treat. Having more than 13 pumpkins in the room makes everything look festive. With the cold north wind and muddy playground, we opted to stay inside to protect the costumes. Here are 5 questions (with hints!) about our day:

Who drew a picture of you today? (Hint: she wore a witch hat)

In one of our books, who made the mess in the kitchen? (Hint: he swam in the jam)

What color bells did Ms Kristin ring today? (Hint: fire colors)

What did Ms Brenda have on her head? (Hint: it’s really yarn)

What was the round thing Ms Kristin drew? (Hint: not a dog bum)

Our Thursday “Blue Day” Class was busy today! We had the pumpkin swing, fire painting, journal work, puzzle work, baby play, firefighter play, playdough sculptures and an extra involved Circle Time (where Ms Kristin intentionally tested the capacity to follow so many instructions…it’s so fun to watch them). Here are 5 questions with hints to ask your Thursday preschooler. Then read on for more information, photos and video clips.

What do you remember about today’s visitor?  (Hint: it was a daddy)

Did we put dirt in the pumpkin? (Hint: Ms Kristin lost something)

In our book today, who made a touchdown without even knowing that he did? (Hint: someone small)

What did we sit on for the end of the day? (Hint: it was NOT the Dirt Hill)

What costume did you say you would be wearing on Tuesday? (Hint: they changed again today!)

Learning sign language, painting with water, things on fire and eating fish food: WEDNESDAY F WEEK

Our Wednesday “Green Day” Class had an inside day today. We left the possibility open that we might go out to play but the rain stayed consistent and there were bits of lightning so we adjusted and stayed indoors all day. There was watercolor for flames of fire painting available too.

Read on to learn more about our day including a special visitor and make believe play that lasted through pick up time.

How do you clap in sign language?

What did Lane’s daddy draw on the orange containers? 

What costume did you say that you would like to be wearing for Halloween? 

What did you draw about fire in your journal today?

Where did you sit for story time today?

Pork rinds, another knife, firetruck sirens and guessing body parts: TUESDAY F WEEK

Our Tuesday “Yellow Day” Class experienced the first rainy day of the year! This means that Outside Time was questionable until the end of the day. We lived with the tension of not knowing if we’d play our firefighter game inside or outside…you can watch the results in our video below!

Here are 5 questions you can ask your child about today as well as a bonus playdough section. Read on to see photos/learn more…

1. How many friends can go on the swings today?

2. What was for snack today?

3. Why did you have to stay on the purple rug at Circle Time?

4. How did you play the firefighter game?

5. What funny show did Ms Kristin do while waiting on the steps?