The Touch and Feel today was full of Legos for building houses. Some creations looked like tall towers.....or apartment buildings.....but some were very elaborate with many windows and doors!
After a short morning circle, we were off to meet Ms. Abby. Usually we will see Ms. Abby outside where there is plenty of room to run, jump, throw, and catch. But, today, the rain interrupted the plan. Ms. Abby set up inside and we made the best of it! We played a quick Name Game where we threw the ball around the circle calling out friends names so that they could catch it. This helped Ms. Abby learn everyone's name. Then we started some jumping activities. Each child took a turn jumping their legs in and out of circles.....then over a small hurdle. Then we divided into two lines and practiced throwing bean bags to our partners across the line. We ended with our most favorite Young Athletes thing.....the "all hands in" chant! The kids didn't quite know what to expect this time, but I promise by the end of the year, it's a big hit!
The playground was a whole new experience today....because it was raining! In true TSGI fashion, we go outside everyday unless there is severe weather. We aren't scared of a little wetness! The kids loved it at first. I mean what kid doesn't love to play in the rain and jump in the puddles? But, after about 20 minutes.....there were many complaints about getting wet and dirty hands and water in eyes! I promised them they wouldn't melt....but we set the timer and when it went off.....we only had to call them once!
The book today was Guess Where I Live by Anni Axworthy. This is a story that describes different animals and the places they live. The kids have to guess where they live before the page is turned. Some of them were hard words like camels who live in the desert and polar bears who live in the artic. The kids were very interested in the pictures and took turns helping with the animal names and sounds.
After the story, we did a language activity about habitats. A habitat is where the animal lives. We practiced saying that word over and over and over again....making sure we didn't forget any sounds or have them in the wrong order. Then we made a simple chart on the board of some animals and their habitats. The kids took turns identifying the animals and naming their habitats. Some of them could live in several different places. For example, dogs can live inside people houses, in kennels, or in dog houses outside. Easily our favorite....or at least the funniest....habitat was pigs.....who live in the MUD!
For art the kids all sorted their own animal pictures, matching them with the animal habitats. We could tell they had all been listening to the activity on the board....because for the most part they were pretty independent! Now, if I'm completely honest....things get a little scary when we hand out the glue. I'm not sure how....but it ends up EVERYWHERE! We are working on keeping it on the paper!
We are praying for sunshine tomorrow.....not sure the kids can handle two rainy days in a row! They need the playground to get the wiggles out!
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