Two Day TTh Class News 10/15/21
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October 15, 2021
Class: 2 AM TTH - Ladybugs
The Ladybugs had so much fun learning about our solar system. We are still exploring space in The Acorn Spaceship and Observatory in Dramatic Play. We played with "moon" sand in the sensory table. With the cooler mornings, we loved using the manipulatives on the porch. We are jumping higher and higher using the Bouncy Balls in the Motor Room. The Ladybugs always love art. They enjoyed creating their metallic paint masterpiece and using their fine motor skills, pinching an eyedropper to create "earth." Father's Day for the Ladybugs is Tuesday, October 19th. We are anxious to share our mornings and to show off our one-of-a-kind gift and gift bag to our dads. We know they'll love it! .
Dad's Day for the Ladybugs is Tuesday, October 19th from 10:15 - 11:15. We will be on the big playground. As a reminder, only one adult per child can attend and all adults need to wear a mask. Also, no siblings.
Just a reminder: As the mornings get cooler, please be sure to label all outerwear, coats, sweaters, sweatshirts, hats and gloves.
Pick-up time is 11:30. Thank you for being punctual.
Week of October 18th
Dramatic Play: Dinosaurs
Special Stories: What Daddies Do Best, How Big Was a Dinosaur?
Art Activities: Dinosaur Stamping
Small groups: Information on Dinosaurs
Motor Room Activity: Scooter Boards
Important Dates:
Father's Day for The Ladybugs, Tuesday, October 19th at 10:15
Thursday, October 28th: Rich's Dry Ice Experiments
October 28th: Pajama Day for the Ladybugs more information to come
We had a great week with your child in the Ladybug Class!
Have a great weekend.
Mary Ellen, Maria and Shannon
Two Day TTh Class News 10/8/21
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October 8, 2021
Class: 2 AM TTH - Ladybugs
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 BLAST OFF! The Ladybugs enjoyed The Acorn Spaceship and Observatory in Dramatic Play. They had a blast wearing the astronaut helmets and jet packs. The "moon" sand in the sensory table captured their attention. They liked taking turns at the Command Center. With the cooler weather, we are enjoying using the manipulatives on the porch. In the Motor Room, we are jumping using the Bouncy Balls. The Ladybugs can really jump! They always enjoy our art activities. This week we created a one-of-a-kind gift and gift bag for their dads. We know they'll love it! On Thursday, we used space sponges with paint.
We want to wish a Happy Birthday to Emily Walsh (10/2.) Congratulations!
School Picture Day for the Ladybugs was a success. Acorn Alum, Robert Shaw, was a professional and very funny. He took incredible photos of your children.
Just a reminder: Please make sure your child gets a good night's sleep and a hearty breakfast before attending our class They need lots of energy to get through our very busy days!
Pick-up time is 11:30. Thank you for being punctual.
Week of October 11th
Dramatic Play: Space
Special Stories: Chicken in Space, The Daddy Book
Art Activities: Painting with metallic paint, eye droppers and coffee filters
Small groups: Information on the Solar System
Ball Skills
Motor Room Activity: Bouncy Balls
Important Dates:
October 11th: School Holiday- Columbus Day
and Indigenous People Day
Father's Day for The Ladybugs, Tuesday, October 19th at 10:15
October 28th: Pajama Day for the Ladybugs more information to come
We had a great week with your child in the Ladybug Class!
Have a great weekend.
Mary Ellen, Maria and Shannon
Two Day TTh Class News 10/1/21
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October 1, 2021
Class: 2 AM TTH - Ladybugs
In Dramatic Play, the Acorn fire truck was a big hit! The Ladybugs enjoyed driving the fire truck to put out the "fire." They liked sharing and taking turns with the "firehouse" doll house with their friends. With the cooler weather, we had fun using the manipulatives and putting together the large floor puzzle, on the porch. In the motor room, we each tried to launch a bean bag in the air and catch it! Great eye-hand coordination. The Ladybugs always have a great time in art. The enjoyed fold art and sponge mop art. Ask your Ladybug about playing "Duck, Duck, Goose." It was so much fun. We all had a blast!
School Picture Day for the Ladybugs is Tuesday, October 5th at 9:45am. Acorn Alum, Robert Shaw, will be taking individual and class photos.
Just a reminder: Please make sure your child gets a good night's sleep and a hearty breakfast before attending our class. They need lots of energy to get through our very busy days!
Pick-up time is 11:30. Thank you for being punctual.
Week of October 4th
Dramatic Play: Space
Special Stories: Hush Little Alien, How to Catch a Star
Art Activities: Marble Art and Spaces Sponge Art
Small groups: Space floor puzzle
Simon Says
Motor Room Activity: Bouncy Balls
Important Dates:
October 5th at 9:45am Class photos
October 11th: School Holiday- Columbus
and Indigenous People Day
Father's Day for The Ladybugs, Tuesday, October 19th at 10:15
October 28th: Pajama Day for the Ladybugs more information to come
We had a great week with your child in the Ladybug Class!
Have a great weekend.
Mary Ellen, Maria and Shannon
Two Day TTh Class News 09/24/21
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September 27, 2021
Class: 2 AM TTH - Ladybugs
September 24, 2021
The Acorn Fire House was a big hit in the Dramatic Play Room. The Ladybugs enjoyed sharing the fire extinguishers and fire hoses to save the "burning house." They enjoyed wearing the fire hats, jackets and vests. With the cooler weather, using the manipulatives on the porch is a treat. They enjoyed "stomping" the launchers to send bean bags sailing. We'll try catching the bean bag next week. Art is a Ladybug favorite. They liked painting with orange and red paint and fire truck painting.
We want to wish a Happy Birthday to Ben Hansen (9/21). Thank you for sharing your delicious birthday snack.
As a reminder, preschool morning pick up is 11:30 - 11:40. At 11:40, the children will be brought to the porch and your account will be charged a late pick-up fee, as indicated in our parent handbook. If you would like to visit with other parents, please park or make other arrangements. The pickup/drop off lines are not ideal for extended conversations.
Week of September 27th
Dramatic Play: The Acorn Fire House
Special Stories: A Day in the Life of a Firefighter, Flashing Fire House
Art Activities: Fold Art,
Sponge Painting
Small groups: Duck, Duck, Goose
Snipping paper with scissors
Motor Room Activity: Launchers
Important Dates: October 11th: School Holiday- Columbus
and Indigenous People Day
Father's Day for The Ladybugs, Tuesday, October 19th at 10:15
We had a great week with your child in the Ladybug Class!
Have a great weekend.
Mary Ellen, Maria and Shannon