What in the World Happened Today Date:
5/18/15
Teacher(s):
Kierstin, Kristin, Jasmine
Highlights WORLD Element Science Rocks
WORLD Element Art Smart
Activity: Some of the toddlers worked on stacking the large blocks this morning to build tall towers. We learn to: • Use an object as a tool to complete a task • Understand the basic concepts of balance and weight We learn it by: • Building, stacking, and balancing blocks of varied shapes and sizes
Activity: The toddlers used chalk to color on the sidewalk! We practiced identifying colors as they worked. We learn to: • Experiment with and explore color • Make deliberate markings or drawings We learn it by: • Expressing creativity in our own way without teacher direction • Using developmentally appropriate art materials
WORLD Element Language Works
Activity: During outdoor play, the toddlers ran up and down the hill with Ms. Kierstin. They listened and followed instructions before running down the hill! We learn to: • Follow one-step directions We learn it by: • Engaging in group activities that require following simple directions • Participating in group games
Reminders
Classroom:
Toddlers
What in the World Happened Today Date:
5-19-15
Teacher(s):
Kristin and Kierstin
Highlights WORLD Element Science Rocks
Activity: Having puzzles in all areas of the classroom allows the toddlers to experiment with them throughout the day. We learn to: • Explore possible solutions before attempting to solve a problem We learn it by: • Experimenting with shape sorters, puzzles and busy boxes
WORLD Element Well Aware
WORLD Element Math Counts
Activity: The children explored different ways to go down the hill; running, jumping, marching, and rolling! We learn to: • Strengthen and refine large muscles We learn it by: • Spending time in the natural world • Developing walking, running, jumping, dancing, climbing, and stretching skills
Activity: The toddlers experiment by putting sand in different sized containers. They used different sized scoops and shovels. We learn to: • Discriminate sizes We learn it by: • Comparing the differently sized containers and experimenting with how much sand they can put into the container
Reminders
Classroom:
Toddlers
What in the World Happened Today Date:
5/20/15
Teacher(s):
Kierstin, Kristin
Highlights WORLD Element Art Smart
Activity: The toddlers colored on the easel with markers and dot markers this morning. Afterwards, they colored on paper with crayons. We discussed the colors they were using as they worked. We learn to: • Experiment with and explore color • Make deliberate markings or drawings We learn it by: • Using developmentally appropriate art materials
WORLD Element Caring Matters
Activity: Some of the toddlers held hands and walked to the shed together to help Ms. Kristin get toys out for outdoor play. We learn to: • Make friends and develop positive relationships • Express compassion or empathy We learn it by: • Playing together in learning centers • Being sensitive to classmates’ feelings or showing other acts of compassion
WORLD Element Science Rocks
Activity: In the afternoon, some of the toddlers worked in the sandbox. They were busy using shovels and other tools to fill containers with sand. Some tried to fill the molds and make shapes. We learn to: • Use an object as a tool to complete a task • Experiment with volume • Demonstrate ability to define space We learn it by: • Exploring materials that engage our senses • Filling, dumping, and comparing containers with sand
Reminders
Classroom:
Toddlers
What in the World Happened Today Date:
5-21-15
Teacher(s):
Kristin and Kierstin
Highlights WORLD Element Science Rocks
Activity: The toddlers used the large lego blocks to build. We manipulated the different sizes, trying to get them to stack together.
Language Works
We learn to: • Understand the basic concept of balance and weight • Develop pincer grasp to pick up small objects We learn it by: • Building, stacking, and balancing blocks of varied shapes and sizes • Picking up small, yet safe objects
WORLD Element
Activity: The toddlers worked together to create a mural
Art Smart
WORLD Element Art Smart
We learn to: • Investigate the world through our senses • Experiment with and explore color • Make deliberate markings or drawings We learn it by: • Exploring materials that engage the senses • Expressing our creativity in our own way, without teacher direction • Using developmentally appropriate art materials
Activity: While exploring the climber, the children stop to play the piano with their friends. We hear the different tones and pitches as we strike the keys. We learn to: • Experiment with instruments and sounds We learn it by: • Playing instruments
Reminders
Classroom:
Toddlers
What in the World Happened Today Date:
5-22-15
Teacher(s):
Kierstin, Kristin
Highlights WORLD Element Well Aware
Activity: The toddlers worked with star connectors this morning. They used their fine motor skills to grasp the pieces and connect them together. We also identified the colors of the stars as we worked. We learn to: • Strengthen and refine small muscles We learn it by: • Practicing small muscle skills like grasping
WORLD Element Science Rocks
Activity: The toddlers explored legos in the construction area. They stacked the lego pieces to build tall towers. We learn to: • Use an object as a tool to complete a task • Understand the basic concepts of balance and weight We learn it by: • Building, stacking, and balancing blocks of varied shapes and sizes
WORLD Element Caring Matters
Activity: Some of the toddlers were interested in the bikes during outdoor play. They needed help from their friends to make the bike move because their feet couldn’t reach the pedals! We learn to: • Make friends and develop positive relationships Express compassion and empathy We learn it by: • Playing together in learning centers • Helping our friends and showing other acts of compassion
Reminders
Have a great long weekend!!
Classroom:
Toddlers
