All About Animals!

Preschool today was a success!

The kids did a lot better since it was day two, and we felt the flow of things was much easier!! Playing at the end was great.

We were able to spend a little more time during our intro "Circle Time" thanks to our wonderful job chart.

We pointed out each child's name and talked about what they were able to do today!

 

Our special person was Lydia, and we talked about all her favorite things!

Each child sat on their mat and it went with them to every room they went, including the table!

She got to wear the yellow ribbon!

During Circle Time we also sang our ABC song where we practice the sounds of each letter.

The kids enjoyed some extra songs.

 

Each child brought their favorite animal, since it's Animal Day!

Here is Robby with "Grrr" his bear.

Each child talked about their animal and what sound it makes.

We also introduced our behavior chart during Circle Time.

A few children had to move to yellow today, but I think they'll get the hang of it. 

I brought it into each room, so they could see it every where they went.

I also pointed out when it everyone was on green, so we can emphasize the positive.

Then we moved rooms for our lesson about Animals.

We sang the song about 5 little monkeys who are hiding from Mr. Alligator...

 

As well as the song about 5 little ducks.

A few kids got to try on the costumes, which was fun but also caused a little contention.

The kids lined up to sing "Old McDonald" and had fun going through the sounds. Of course they're all trying to carry their animals everywhere.

 

Each child got a sticker for singing well. 

 

Then they went outside to talk about Doodle. They talked about his fur, how he gives kisses, and what he eats.

 

Even though they wanted to play, it was back in for more work!

Each child got to sort stickers into the FARM or the ZOO, depending what type of animal it was.

Then it was snack time!

Each child put a crasin on the animal that "oinks" or an animal that is orange, etc. 

Then they took craisins away, and added them to others. They learned about addition and subtraction.

Then we read a story about animals.

 

After lunch, we did playdough. 

We made the letter A, and each child got to use a specific color.

After a little while, we put them back in the jars and rotated. The kids did great separating the colors and keeping it mess free!

Miss Hiedi also made animals and had the kids guess what they were...

Then it was outside for play time and dancing!!

 

And a little ROARing...before the moms came!!