Hmmm...

Playing at the gak table, one of the children called Miss Karen over. "This is you!" he exclaimed with obvious joy. "I even made your glasses", he said pointing to to flap above the marble eyes. We're not sure if we see much of a resemblance but she sure was flattered!

Miss Heidi, Miss Karen and Miss Kate

What a difference a week makes!

Welcome to Canada, folks!

These were taken on the 11th. Exactly one week later (today) we took these...

You know what they say about the weather. If you don't like it, wait 5 minutes...

Miss Heidi, Miss Karen and Miss Kate

Storytime

Storytime is another chance besides circle time for us to practice those receptive language skills as well that pesky sitting still skill as well. What better way to end the school day? Keep in mind it's also the best way to end the evening as well. A snuggle here, a well placed cuddle there, then Guess How Much I Love You and voila, everyone is drowsy and ready for a quiet evening. At least that's the plan...

Miss Heidi, Miss Karen and Miss Kate

Miss Kate has always had a head for reading

Spinning a tale of intrigue and shoddy workmanship

Who Wore it Best: Storytime Edition

Thinking outside the "box"!

The possibilities are endless...what started out as a castle quickly morphed into an ice cream parlour and a cave. In other words a private and creative  gathering place for friends.
After the box had been in our classroom for a week, the play was extended. On their own accord the children began to extend the play by bringing a variety of resources from other areas in the classroom to the box. The box became a blank canvas for budding artists and a basic frame for the architects and builders in the classroom.
Sometimes all you need is box, some tape and a little imagination!

Popcorn, Pyjama and Stuffie Day

Before the Easter break we had another one of our patented "fun days". It was Popcorn, PJ and Stuffie Day, complete with hot chocolate at story time and an obstacle course in the gym. And did we forget to mention it was Music Day too? What a day!

Our hot chocolate even had marshmallows. Score!

Even the stuffies had a great time listening to stories

The teachers' pyjama game is on point

Showing some sweet balancing skills

Miss Heidi, Miss Karen and Miss Kate

Circletime Fun

Today we tried to predict which small toys would roll down a ramp. Each toy was held up to the group and we asked whether or not the toy would roll. We asked lots of questions:

What is the difference between "roll" and "slide"?

Can something with sharp edges roll?

Does it still count if it falls off the ramp?

Can some shapes both roll and not roll? How?

After the circle activity was over, we invited the kids to experiment with this on their own at a table. As you can see, the children were on a roll!

Miss Heidi. Miss Karen and Miss Kate

Trying to bring on a thaw

In the sensory bin this week we have some bugs suspended in a big chunk of ice. We've also provided some warm (for a few minutes, anyway) water and eye droppers as well as little tools to poke and prod at the ice. And the eventual reward? Tons of little plastic bugs to play with!

If only winter would melt away as quickly!

Miss Heidi, Miss Karen and Miss Kate