Fun On Friday!

ART ROOM!
Today we split our time between the art room and the grassy playground. The level of cooperation, turn-taking and patience has developed exponentially for our young learners eager to try new activities. The mix of ongoing and temporary acitivties lends familiarity and confidence to their endeavors. Here is a sampling:



Ongoing cardboard square collage. Small overhangs strengthened by drying now span like bridges in a city.



Drawing with multi-colored dots to make shapes and patterns.



Working out tiny traffic patterns of people and vehicles.
(We've been singing songs about traffic safety)



Magnetic wands make metal and magnetic balls "jump" out of hiding in the sand.


TODAY'S STORY
Vera Goes To The Dentist, by Vera Rosenberry. Though quite long and detailed, this book held the attention of our students to the end. Vera is very apprehensive about going to the dentist. At one point in her appointment she gets scared enough to flee and run around the block. The dentist kindly explains what he's doing and she returns to finish with her checkup and cleaning. Afterward she selects a green toothbrush as a reward for being brave and cooperative.