It has indeed been a wonderful start for the Three and
Four-Year-Old Preschoolers this year. Each child seems comfortable entering the
classroom and engaging themselves happily in play. The social interactions that
happen during play are an absolute pleasure to witness. Already, in such a short while, we can see
many social, emotional, creative, cognitive and physical skills being gained.
A group of children in our Four-Year-Old class spent much time thinking, communicating and strategizing on how best to place ramps that would allow the wooden balls to roll down them. This activity was brought out on multiple days to allow the children to expand on their ideas.
Matias seemed intrigued by the Talking Stick, and used his finger to feel the carving.
Sandbox Play:
It truly is a pleasure spending
time with these preschoolers and we look forward to the many shared experiences
ahead.
A group of children in our Four-Year-Old class spent much time thinking, communicating and strategizing on how best to place ramps that would allow the wooden balls to roll down them. This activity was brought out on multiple days to allow the children to expand on their ideas.
Joseph discovered that putting a
block at the end of the ramp would prevent the ball from rolling astray.
A First Nations Talking Stick was
used at Circle Time with the Fours.
The premise of the Talking Stick is
to allow the person holding the stick the opportunity to speak, while the
others at Circle respectfully listen. We had a short Circle, going over some
basic preschool guidelines, and the children also expressed their many thoughts
and emotions in regard to being at Preschool. They ranged from liking
playdough, enjoying the cars and puzzles, wanting to play with friends,
enjoying snack, liking the puppets and the playground to... feeling sad about
missing mom, being frightened of dragons and scary books, not liking ghosts and
monsters, and feeling angry about not having a turn with a toy!
Matias seemed intrigued by the Talking Stick, and used his finger to feel the carving.
Outside, Joseph explained to
Natalia that she has to jump high in order to reach the bar! She tried a few
times, but alas... she's not quite there yet.
Another month or two and she'll no doubt make it!
Both the 3's and 4's seemed to
enjoy playing with a simple cardboard box (with holes poked in), and feathers,
pipe cleaners and beads.
Photos were taken of the Fours
backs with a sign posted “Look Who's Back”.
Roan, Charlie, Matius and Lucas found their own photos, along with most
of their classmates.
Barbi
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