After our Yoga we gather for the Pledge of Allegiance and our morning prayer. Our mini lesson for the day is introduced in our Morning Message on the Smart Board. A new student each week is in charge of leading the Pledge of Allegiance and our daily prayers. Now that the students are comfortable with the predictable way our days unfold they are able to confidently lead these procedures. Class jobs are a great way to foster independence in our little ones. Daily 5 follows our Morning Message. The children are now divided into four small groups that fluctuate depending on the skills addressed. Children rotate between teacher tables and working on their own. Students are able to complete activities on specified apps using our class iPads in one of the 'on your own' groups. The other 'on your own' group requires the students to complete tasks in our tubs. Most activities have been taught explicitly at some point at one of our teacher tables so the children are familiar with the procedures. This is the earliest we have ever given the students this much freedom during Daily 5 time. They are proving to be quite capable of monitoring and guiding their learning. It isn't always quiet or on task, but they are easily redirected and are learning quickly how to work independently.
Click the link for a fun video with a few of our darlings reading Watch us read
Ryan and Eli using stamps to match letters
Michaela and Ava spelling words with our Pokey Pins
Emma and Drew practicing handwriting
David and Evelyn writing in their journals
Playtime is an essential part of our day. Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive and emotional strength. Play is important to healthy brain development. Plus it is fun!
Princesses and Super Heroes
Drawing on the board and pumpkin bowling
A little puppet show fun
Imitation is the best form of flattery
More pumpkin bowling
And Candy Land - a childhood classic
Our afternoon skill time is set up in the same manner as our morning time, but relating to Math skills. The children are working on reading number words and measuring.
Reading number words and putting eyes on Monsters
And most importantly: Thank you to our Room Parents for a great Boo Breakfast and all our parents who joined us for the morning.
