Hello Followers,
This week has been so busy...cookie decorating, making more craft projects than you can shake a stick at, singing Christmas Carols, counting down the days until Christmas and having lots of fun! I didn't even have time to to take pictures to accompany my posts! We played outside everyday (yeah!) since the sun was out. Had fun decorating cookies today and watching some classic Christmas movies. Loved it!
Here's hoping to even better 2012 for everyone and especially for our school. Have a great holiday and rest up. My New Year's Resolution is to blog much more frequently...time has gotten away from me these last few weeks.
Enjoy your holiday,
Miss Sue
Friday, December 23, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
Six Short (or Long) Days Until Christmas!
Hello Followers,
It's either 6 short or long days until Christmas...depending on your vantage point! As a child, I remember thinking Christmas would never get here. As an adult, I am still wondering where the year went, let alone Christmas being here on Sunday! Whew! The days are long, but the years are short...said a wise person.
Friday's party was a smashing hit with every child here with family, friends and especially Santa! He came right on time and brought beautiful books for every child to enjoy. It was great to look around the room and see families reading to their children and friends. Yummmm-o food including pb & j sandwiches, fruit, fresh veggies, cookies, cookies, cookies, juice, candy and so much more.
Today, by popular demand, we went ice fishing again....bundled up and ready to go. We had 2 ice buckets out...one had 15 fish dropped in it and another had 41 in another bucket. We looked at how much more 41 is than 15...wowee! Then we counted out how many were big, small, easy to catch, hard to catch. Lots of perserverence, eye hand coordination, and chants of "I think I can" to try to catch fish. I did have one friend say: "Miss Sue, these fish are not listening to my words...." when they had trouble catching the fish! I remarked: "Many fisherman say the same thing..." :)
More holiday fun all week as we wind our way to the very end when we have our Christmas cookie decorating party and hot chocolate on Friday. Can't wait!
I found this leaf this morning. The picture does not do it justice, it was really huge! I showed it to several friends who wanted to take turns holding it while they played in the yard. I asked why and each one said, "because it's beautiful". Ahhhhh! The words from the mouth's of babes.
Additionally, we had someone humming Beethovan's 5th Symphony. I played it for them on You Tube, several stated that it is from "Little Einsteins" or some cartoon with a witch in it. So they were either scared or loved it. We talked about what a symphony is, about Beethovan and that this is his 5th Symphony. Classical culture at it's best!
Enjoy the photos! Hurray for the sunshine to play outside!
Miss Sue
It's either 6 short or long days until Christmas...depending on your vantage point! As a child, I remember thinking Christmas would never get here. As an adult, I am still wondering where the year went, let alone Christmas being here on Sunday! Whew! The days are long, but the years are short...said a wise person.
Friday's party was a smashing hit with every child here with family, friends and especially Santa! He came right on time and brought beautiful books for every child to enjoy. It was great to look around the room and see families reading to their children and friends. Yummmm-o food including pb & j sandwiches, fruit, fresh veggies, cookies, cookies, cookies, juice, candy and so much more.
Today, by popular demand, we went ice fishing again....bundled up and ready to go. We had 2 ice buckets out...one had 15 fish dropped in it and another had 41 in another bucket. We looked at how much more 41 is than 15...wowee! Then we counted out how many were big, small, easy to catch, hard to catch. Lots of perserverence, eye hand coordination, and chants of "I think I can" to try to catch fish. I did have one friend say: "Miss Sue, these fish are not listening to my words...." when they had trouble catching the fish! I remarked: "Many fisherman say the same thing..." :)
More holiday fun all week as we wind our way to the very end when we have our Christmas cookie decorating party and hot chocolate on Friday. Can't wait!
I found this leaf this morning. The picture does not do it justice, it was really huge! I showed it to several friends who wanted to take turns holding it while they played in the yard. I asked why and each one said, "because it's beautiful". Ahhhhh! The words from the mouth's of babes.
Additionally, we had someone humming Beethovan's 5th Symphony. I played it for them on You Tube, several stated that it is from "Little Einsteins" or some cartoon with a witch in it. So they were either scared or loved it. We talked about what a symphony is, about Beethovan and that this is his 5th Symphony. Classical culture at it's best!
Enjoy the photos! Hurray for the sunshine to play outside!
Friday, December 16, 2011
Jingle All the Way....
Hello Followers!
Yahoo and party on! Today is the 27th annual Christmas Party. Decorations? Check. Food? Check. Presents from Santa? Check. Lots of holiday spirit? Check. And...word on the street is that the jolly old elf himself will be here around 3:15 to surprise all of our friends here! Simply fabulous!
Can't wait for the photo ops, the songs, the laughter and fun....See you if you can be here!
Hugs to All,
Miss Sue
Yahoo and party on! Today is the 27th annual Christmas Party. Decorations? Check. Food? Check. Presents from Santa? Check. Lots of holiday spirit? Check. And...word on the street is that the jolly old elf himself will be here around 3:15 to surprise all of our friends here! Simply fabulous!
Can't wait for the photo ops, the songs, the laughter and fun....See you if you can be here!
Hugs to All,
Miss Sue
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Holiday Decorations Galore!
Hello Cherub Friends,
Wow! You think Santa's elves at his workshop are busy? That's nothing compared to the work we are doing here on making our school look festive! Stockings, reindeer, polar bears, mittens, trees and more are being created every day and hung on our bulletin boards for all to see, especially for our party on Friday, 12/16, when a special visitor is making a special trip from the North Pole all the way to Martinez to see our friends!
Also, we had a fun time this morning finding out which letter each of our names start with and matching them to the alphabet hanging in our room. We found out today we had:
3 people with the letter S
1 person with the letter L
1 person with the letter C
1 person with the letter M
1 person with the letter K
2 people with the letter J
1 person with the letter B
We drew a graph and saw that 3 was more than 2 and more than 1. See our white board for more detail. This brought both counting/math and prereading skills to our classroom this morning. We loved it!
Wow! You think Santa's elves at his workshop are busy? That's nothing compared to the work we are doing here on making our school look festive! Stockings, reindeer, polar bears, mittens, trees and more are being created every day and hung on our bulletin boards for all to see, especially for our party on Friday, 12/16, when a special visitor is making a special trip from the North Pole all the way to Martinez to see our friends!
Also, we had a fun time this morning finding out which letter each of our names start with and matching them to the alphabet hanging in our room. We found out today we had:
3 people with the letter S
1 person with the letter C
1 person with the letter M
1 person with the letter K
2 people with the letter J
1 person with the letter B
We drew a graph and saw that 3 was more than 2 and more than 1. See our white board for more detail. This brought both counting/math and prereading skills to our classroom this morning. We loved it!
Monday, December 12, 2011
Baby, it's cold outside!
Hello Followers of Cherub,
Wow! How the time slips away. It has been so busy here with all the projects and plans and me being out ill for 2 days, the blog slipped away from me last week. Whew!
Winter is here, even if it is not officially here until the 21st. It is wet, wet, wet and dreary on the outside, but not so on the inside here. We have a small group today, so we had lots of spontaeous fun here! We had mitten making...not the real ones, but faux paper ones, playing with the firehouse, hearing some favorite flannel board stories, coloring with markers on big sheet of paper and more. It's an all request day!
Enjoy the photos! Santa's on his way for Friday, 12/16! We can hardly wait!
Wow! How the time slips away. It has been so busy here with all the projects and plans and me being out ill for 2 days, the blog slipped away from me last week. Whew!
Winter is here, even if it is not officially here until the 21st. It is wet, wet, wet and dreary on the outside, but not so on the inside here. We have a small group today, so we had lots of spontaeous fun here! We had mitten making...not the real ones, but faux paper ones, playing with the firehouse, hearing some favorite flannel board stories, coloring with markers on big sheet of paper and more. It's an all request day!
Enjoy the photos! Santa's on his way for Friday, 12/16! We can hardly wait!
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Brrrrr...Perfect Weather for Ice Fishing
Hello,
In the land of make believe, anything can happen. Well today we pictured ourselves outdoors on an icy lake fishing! First we bundled up in our imaginary boots, jacket, pants, gloves and put on real scarves to keep us warm. Then, each of us got a "fishing pole" and caught as many "fish" as we could. Easier said than done...lots of eye hand coordination, determination, counting and patience! We had 4 "ice buckets" where we could put our fish after they had been caught. Then we counted them up and put the results on the white board about which basket had the most fish, the least fish, which number is bigger, smaller etc. Our final result was:
Bucket 1= 6 fish
Bucket 2= 14 fish
Bucket 3= 16 fish
Bucket 4= 19 fish
Lots of fun and lots of requests to have a do over real soon! A great lesson in counting, greater and less than and having lots of patience to actually catch your fish!
Holiday projects and art activites are on the way to fill up our bulletin boards....keep your eyes peeled for this. This is a busy time of year with lots of things on the horizon.
Hugs,
Miss Sue
In the land of make believe, anything can happen. Well today we pictured ourselves outdoors on an icy lake fishing! First we bundled up in our imaginary boots, jacket, pants, gloves and put on real scarves to keep us warm. Then, each of us got a "fishing pole" and caught as many "fish" as we could. Easier said than done...lots of eye hand coordination, determination, counting and patience! We had 4 "ice buckets" where we could put our fish after they had been caught. Then we counted them up and put the results on the white board about which basket had the most fish, the least fish, which number is bigger, smaller etc. Our final result was:
Bucket 1= 6 fish
Bucket 2= 14 fish
Bucket 3= 16 fish
Bucket 4= 19 fish
Lots of fun and lots of requests to have a do over real soon! A great lesson in counting, greater and less than and having lots of patience to actually catch your fish!
Holiday projects and art activites are on the way to fill up our bulletin boards....keep your eyes peeled for this. This is a busy time of year with lots of things on the horizon.
Hugs,
Miss Sue
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Each one Teach one
We have had fun during our friendship week....today we made friendship salad. We had a great response from families....raspberries, blueberries, watermelon, oranges, bananas, persimmon, pomegranate...it included fruit that some of our friends had not had before...but were willing to try something new. Yippee! We talked about what made it a friendship salad. Each one of us had a piece of fruit, but together we made something yummy, delicious and it worked better together! Sort of like friendship, it works best when we have a friend to share things with!
Here is picture of one child helping another with his shoe, unsolicited...each one teach one....both were very patient with each other as they worked on getting the shoe on! The true essence of friendship!
Have a great weekend....I won't be blogging tomorrow, because I am off...I will be back on Monday, 12/5.
Miss Sue
Here is picture of one child helping another with his shoe, unsolicited...each one teach one....both were very patient with each other as they worked on getting the shoe on! The true essence of friendship!
Have a great weekend....I won't be blogging tomorrow, because I am off...I will be back on Monday, 12/5.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
There are beautiful things all around us...
Hi Followers,
Just this morning, when it seemed grey and dreary outside, we discovered something quite beautiful. An almost perfectly formed spider web, dripping with raindrops! Amazing! We each took turns coming up and viewing it and marveling at it's strength and symmetry. "Wow! That spider must know something we don't", said one child. I said, "How do you know?" They replied, "The spider thinks he will catch something in that web, right here!" Ahhh, the wonderment of preschoolers, the emergent curriculum dovetailing from our "not so scary" talks about spiders and the actuality of seeing something very cool.
Today we had volunteers from the Martinez Lioness Club do a eye screening on our 3-5 year olds. Everyone past with flying colors...so glad to know everyone has excellent eye health. The screening took about 5-10 minutes per child and the results are in your child's cubby. The one screener stated that this was one of the most well behaved group they had worked with! Yowza! Props to all of our children!
See you tomorrow!
Miss Sue
Just this morning, when it seemed grey and dreary outside, we discovered something quite beautiful. An almost perfectly formed spider web, dripping with raindrops! Amazing! We each took turns coming up and viewing it and marveling at it's strength and symmetry. "Wow! That spider must know something we don't", said one child. I said, "How do you know?" They replied, "The spider thinks he will catch something in that web, right here!" Ahhh, the wonderment of preschoolers, the emergent curriculum dovetailing from our "not so scary" talks about spiders and the actuality of seeing something very cool.
Today we had volunteers from the Martinez Lioness Club do a eye screening on our 3-5 year olds. Everyone past with flying colors...so glad to know everyone has excellent eye health. The screening took about 5-10 minutes per child and the results are in your child's cubby. The one screener stated that this was one of the most well behaved group they had worked with! Yowza! Props to all of our children!
See you tomorrow!
Miss Sue
Monday, November 28, 2011
Oh Happy Monday!
Hello Followers,
Today we started our week off learning about what it means to be a friend, how to be a friend and the usual life lessons that are not so obvious to our short people here! Maybe to some adults too, you never know. We talked about rules, asking for their input about good ideas that you might need to know if you want to be a friend...."no hitting", "help people up if they fall", "say thank you" were just a few things our friends here suggested for friendship tips. From the mouths of babes, as they say.....
We have puppet shows, friendship fruit salad and more planned for the week. Don't miss this fun time of year here...I know I won't!
Have a great evening!
Miss Sue
Today we started our week off learning about what it means to be a friend, how to be a friend and the usual life lessons that are not so obvious to our short people here! Maybe to some adults too, you never know. We talked about rules, asking for their input about good ideas that you might need to know if you want to be a friend...."no hitting", "help people up if they fall", "say thank you" were just a few things our friends here suggested for friendship tips. From the mouths of babes, as they say.....
We have puppet shows, friendship fruit salad and more planned for the week. Don't miss this fun time of year here...I know I won't!
Have a great evening!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Wednesday
Hello to All Followers,
We have had a busy day today with our teeny, tiny group today...for a total of 7 children, both toddlers and preschoolers. That does not deter us from having any fun though....first up, making a pumpkin pie from scratch and baking it so we can have it for afternoon snack. Everyone got a turn with the electric mixer, counting the eggs, checking out the measurements on our measuring spoons and cup. Plus we watched the whole mixture go into the pie crust and bake. We took peeks through the oven window, plus it smelled heavenly as it was baking. The best part is that we will have it for afternoon snack! Yahoo!
Many good wishes to you all for a memorable Thanksgiving and a few days off! Can't wait to sleep in myself and get recharged for next week!
Hugs all around,
Miss Sue
We have had a busy day today with our teeny, tiny group today...for a total of 7 children, both toddlers and preschoolers. That does not deter us from having any fun though....first up, making a pumpkin pie from scratch and baking it so we can have it for afternoon snack. Everyone got a turn with the electric mixer, counting the eggs, checking out the measurements on our measuring spoons and cup. Plus we watched the whole mixture go into the pie crust and bake. We took peeks through the oven window, plus it smelled heavenly as it was baking. The best part is that we will have it for afternoon snack! Yahoo!
Many good wishes to you all for a memorable Thanksgiving and a few days off! Can't wait to sleep in myself and get recharged for next week!
Hugs all around,
Miss Sue
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Hello and Happy Thanksgiving to You!
Hello FOCs,
We have been a small but mighty group here at Cherub this week. Lots of people off for the holiday, especially those with older siblings...We have been busy making this Thanksgiving Cookbook. Move over Food Network with Paula Dean, Tyler Florence, The Barefoot Contessa...we have many chef's in the making right here!
We have several sections of the book: How to Make Stone Soup, How to Roast a Turkey, How to Make a Pumpkin Pie. So many "interesting" recipes...."take a turkey, put it in a bathtub for hours." How about "Pumpkin Pie....add gravy, apples and some pumpkin" and my personal favorite, "How to Make Stone Soup" Add one horse and some circles cook until done.
Enjoy the photo!
Have a great day,
Miss Sue
We have been a small but mighty group here at Cherub this week. Lots of people off for the holiday, especially those with older siblings...We have been busy making this Thanksgiving Cookbook. Move over Food Network with Paula Dean, Tyler Florence, The Barefoot Contessa...we have many chef's in the making right here!
We have several sections of the book: How to Make Stone Soup, How to Roast a Turkey, How to Make a Pumpkin Pie. So many "interesting" recipes...."take a turkey, put it in a bathtub for hours." How about "Pumpkin Pie....add gravy, apples and some pumpkin" and my personal favorite, "How to Make Stone Soup" Add one horse and some circles cook until done.
Enjoy the photo!
Have a great day,
Friday, November 18, 2011
TGIF
Hello Blogger Friends,
Another great day here at Cherub! We had fun making handprint turkeys and finding out about turkeys...Did you know they can grow to over 50 lbs. The rain deterred us from going outside, but we sure had a lot of energy! Whew! We played all sorts of games, read every book in the Library of Congress, including how to split atoms!
We also had "Kids Night Out" tonight. What is it, you ask? It's an opportunity for parents to go out for an evening, or stay at home and relax or enjoy friends. I took care of 9 very well behaved and fun children from 6-10 p.m....we had pizza, ice cream sundaes, made mini-books, colored, played with toys and saw two great movies all for the low price of $35 per child! All the proceeds are going towards our purchase of sand in the spring! We'll have a Holiday Kids Night Out, too, so parents can shop, enjoy a nice dinner out, see a play, or just enjoy some alone time. All for $35! Cherub families only...so come join us soon!
Happy Weekend,
Miss Sue
Another great day here at Cherub! We had fun making handprint turkeys and finding out about turkeys...Did you know they can grow to over 50 lbs. The rain deterred us from going outside, but we sure had a lot of energy! Whew! We played all sorts of games, read every book in the Library of Congress, including how to split atoms!
We also had "Kids Night Out" tonight. What is it, you ask? It's an opportunity for parents to go out for an evening, or stay at home and relax or enjoy friends. I took care of 9 very well behaved and fun children from 6-10 p.m....we had pizza, ice cream sundaes, made mini-books, colored, played with toys and saw two great movies all for the low price of $35 per child! All the proceeds are going towards our purchase of sand in the spring! We'll have a Holiday Kids Night Out, too, so parents can shop, enjoy a nice dinner out, see a play, or just enjoy some alone time. All for $35! Cherub families only...so come join us soon!
Happy Weekend,
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Turkey Time
Hello FOCs (Friends of Cherub),
Busy as usual today.....reading books, dress up, outdoor play, playing with beans by measuring and pouring, a banana muffin cooking project, singing songs, learning how to serve ourselves our snack by chosing what we want to eat, cleaning up after ourselves and much more. It's all in a days experience here at school.
Check out our turkeys in progress...it's a brown paper cup, a pompom for a head, wiggily eyes, foam beak, lots more. So much fun...more turkey fun in the very near future coming to your Thanksgiving table at your house!
We also made banana nut muffins, just from a mix but everyone got a turn to mix and put the papers in the muffin tins, help pour the oil, water, eggs in. It's a science project ready for the making!
We have so much fun, come join us soon!
Have a terrific evening,
Miss Sue
Busy as usual today.....reading books, dress up, outdoor play, playing with beans by measuring and pouring, a banana muffin cooking project, singing songs, learning how to serve ourselves our snack by chosing what we want to eat, cleaning up after ourselves and much more. It's all in a days experience here at school.
Check out our turkeys in progress...it's a brown paper cup, a pompom for a head, wiggily eyes, foam beak, lots more. So much fun...more turkey fun in the very near future coming to your Thanksgiving table at your house!
We also made banana nut muffins, just from a mix but everyone got a turn to mix and put the papers in the muffin tins, help pour the oil, water, eggs in. It's a science project ready for the making!
We have so much fun, come join us soon!
Have a terrific evening,
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Fall Fun
Hello Blog Friends,
Today we had fun with leaves other things we can find outdoors. We gathered everything, with the help of Johanna who shook the tree to get us some good, fresh leaves to add to our leaf collage. First we colored with fall colors, then placed the leaves, some glitter for bling and for decoration. Then I covered it with contact paper and we rubbed and rubbed with our fingers and blocks.
The sensory table is always a hit with everyone, measuring and pouring dry beans with scoops, strawberry baskets, cups and more. We're busy all the time. Fun, laughs and lots of learning.
Enjoy the photos and I'll keep you updated on the finished collage!
Happy day to you!
Miss Sue
Today we had fun with leaves other things we can find outdoors. We gathered everything, with the help of Johanna who shook the tree to get us some good, fresh leaves to add to our leaf collage. First we colored with fall colors, then placed the leaves, some glitter for bling and for decoration. Then I covered it with contact paper and we rubbed and rubbed with our fingers and blocks.
The sensory table is always a hit with everyone, measuring and pouring dry beans with scoops, strawberry baskets, cups and more. We're busy all the time. Fun, laughs and lots of learning.
Enjoy the photos and I'll keep you updated on the finished collage!
Happy day to you!
Miss Sue
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Now we're cooking!
Hi Blogger Friends,
No pictures today...persnickity phone camera has not produced anything...but that doesn't mean we haven't been doing anything....This morning we worked on making an awesome holiday gift for you families, plus learning more about the alphabet, numbers and the meaning of Thanksgiving.
This afternoon we worked on our cookbooks! The children's part is finished, but we just need to duplicate and bind it to send it home in time for Thanksgiving....Ever wonder what a 3 year old's recipe for roasting a turkey is? How about putting it in the bathtub for days or knowing when it is done when you smell it burning? Pumpkin Pie recipes abound also....did you know, according to our preschoolers, you do not need pumpkin to make a pumpkin pie? Silly us, you can have a pumpkin pie with gravy, blueberries and apples and call it a pumpkin pie.
Have a great evening,
Miss Sue
No pictures today...persnickity phone camera has not produced anything...but that doesn't mean we haven't been doing anything....This morning we worked on making an awesome holiday gift for you families, plus learning more about the alphabet, numbers and the meaning of Thanksgiving.
This afternoon we worked on our cookbooks! The children's part is finished, but we just need to duplicate and bind it to send it home in time for Thanksgiving....Ever wonder what a 3 year old's recipe for roasting a turkey is? How about putting it in the bathtub for days or knowing when it is done when you smell it burning? Pumpkin Pie recipes abound also....did you know, according to our preschoolers, you do not need pumpkin to make a pumpkin pie? Silly us, you can have a pumpkin pie with gravy, blueberries and apples and call it a pumpkin pie.
Have a great evening,
Miss Sue
Monday, November 14, 2011
Natural Children
Hello Blogger Friends,
This week's schedule is all about Harvest, Autumn and Nature. We looked at leaves of all shapes and sizes and stages of decomposition. Some were brown, some were still green, some were yellow and had spots on them. We discussed the cycle of nature and the various parts to a leaf. Check out the leaf rubbings on the bulletin board in the lunch room. Cool!
Then, we are trying different set ups here at Cherub. Johanna and our fantastic volunteer, Teresa, set up the library corner in the big room, an imagination area where the kitchen set is, our blocks are out in the carpeted area. Then for a really vintage retro experience...an ironing board and iron. Only one child told us what it was, everyone else had no idea! We are moving toward having "centers" that change frequently to have interesting things available to our children.
Oh yes, please help us fill our barrels from the Contra Costa Food Bank. We want to make a difference in people's lives by giving them something to eat. Can you help?
We had a great experience at the VA...so many happy faces and so much gratitude to us for making and bringing the stars down to acknowledge our devoted Veterans. I was unable to take any pictures due to privacy issues, but take my word for it, it was great. We distributed over 100 hand colored, painted, collaged or spray painted stars.
Enjoy the photos...have a great evening!
Hugs to all,
Miss Sue
This week's schedule is all about Harvest, Autumn and Nature. We looked at leaves of all shapes and sizes and stages of decomposition. Some were brown, some were still green, some were yellow and had spots on them. We discussed the cycle of nature and the various parts to a leaf. Check out the leaf rubbings on the bulletin board in the lunch room. Cool!
Then, we are trying different set ups here at Cherub. Johanna and our fantastic volunteer, Teresa, set up the library corner in the big room, an imagination area where the kitchen set is, our blocks are out in the carpeted area. Then for a really vintage retro experience...an ironing board and iron. Only one child told us what it was, everyone else had no idea! We are moving toward having "centers" that change frequently to have interesting things available to our children.
Oh yes, please help us fill our barrels from the Contra Costa Food Bank. We want to make a difference in people's lives by giving them something to eat. Can you help?
We had a great experience at the VA...so many happy faces and so much gratitude to us for making and bringing the stars down to acknowledge our devoted Veterans. I was unable to take any pictures due to privacy issues, but take my word for it, it was great. We distributed over 100 hand colored, painted, collaged or spray painted stars.
Enjoy the photos...have a great evening!
Hugs to all,
Miss Sue
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Portraits and Fingerpainting
Hello Blog Friends,
Sorry I was unable to blog yesterday. Whew! So many things to do...so little time. I get involved and realize it is the end of the day and I need to leave...even after a 10+ hour day. We have been busy learning how to draw circles, how to draw a person and practice, practice, practice. Today we made portraits of our family, check your cubbies. This is preparation for a big surprise at Christmas for all of you!
Today we fingerpainted with red, white and blue paint which we use as a collage for a bigger project. Yesterday we made our windsocks, Johanna completed them with the yarn and they are ready to be hung. Tomorrow, look for some great photos when we go down to the VA to say THANK YOU to our Vets.
Enjoy the photos,
Miss Sue
Sorry I was unable to blog yesterday. Whew! So many things to do...so little time. I get involved and realize it is the end of the day and I need to leave...even after a 10+ hour day. We have been busy learning how to draw circles, how to draw a person and practice, practice, practice. Today we made portraits of our family, check your cubbies. This is preparation for a big surprise at Christmas for all of you!
Today we fingerpainted with red, white and blue paint which we use as a collage for a bigger project. Yesterday we made our windsocks, Johanna completed them with the yarn and they are ready to be hung. Tomorrow, look for some great photos when we go down to the VA to say THANK YOU to our Vets.
Enjoy the photos,
Miss Sue
Monday, November 7, 2011
Support Our Vets and Service Women and Men
Hello Blogsters,
We have a short week this week with being closed on Friday, 11/11, for Veteran's Day. Short, but not shortchanged. We are devoting this week to a patriotic theme with a culmination of going down to the VA on Thursday, 11/10 at about 10 a.m. to deliver our handmade stars to our honored Veterans. We are the home of the free because of the brave.
Check out the great stars we spray painted. We also collaged some, colored some and these are my favorites. We also are making red, white and blue windsocks that we will hang outside and some other fun art projects this week.
Come join us soon! We would love to see you!
Miss Sue
We have a short week this week with being closed on Friday, 11/11, for Veteran's Day. Short, but not shortchanged. We are devoting this week to a patriotic theme with a culmination of going down to the VA on Thursday, 11/10 at about 10 a.m. to deliver our handmade stars to our honored Veterans. We are the home of the free because of the brave.
Check out the great stars we spray painted. We also collaged some, colored some and these are my favorites. We also are making red, white and blue windsocks that we will hang outside and some other fun art projects this week.
Come join us soon! We would love to see you!
Miss Sue
Friday, November 4, 2011
Pajama Day Rocks!
Hello and Happy Friday to you!
Pajama day rocks! Everyone came in their pajamas and we have been having a great day! We have Snow White pjs, Disney Princesses nightgowns, Diego pjs, flower, elephant and sock monkey pjs. So fun! We had a great morning with sharing and working on our shape book. Just wait until you see it.
I have had many parents ask about academics here at Cherub. Yes, academics have their place, but remember, developing fine motor skills happens when you finger paint, color, string beads and any other fine motor activity so that they work their finger muscles. Number and letter recognition happen several times a day. "It's time to go to snack...if your name starts with A, B, C. etc." "Let's talk about how many children are here today...."(this is counting with correspondence).
Remember play is your child's work. They work through things, they learn and develop valuable social skills, cooperation, cause and effect, conservation skills like more and less, bigger and smaller, tall and short etc. Every activity we schedule here has a reason and a desired outcome for each child. Some of our younger ones will be learning to use more words, older ones will learn how to cooperate, participate, take responsibility, etc.
We have several activities every day that exercise different areas of the brain like: large motor skills, fine motor skills, social skills, showing empathy and becoming a cooperative member of our group, etc. We focus on the science of life, the practical side of life, the whimsy of life.
Remember that they are only (fill in the blank) years out of the nest and are learning how to negoiate this complex world. What may seem commonplace to you and I, is often met with confusion, the need for reassurance, repetition and enthusiasm of something new.
A recent study showed that children need to hear something on average of 75 times before they understand and "get it". We use a lot of repetition here to help children grasp a concept. We use many different ways to communicate with your children; tactile, auditory, visual etc. Questions? Please ask.
I have a semi-uncooperative camera today...so only one photo from the internet. Have a great weekend and make a memory together!
Miss Sue
Pajama day rocks! Everyone came in their pajamas and we have been having a great day! We have Snow White pjs, Disney Princesses nightgowns, Diego pjs, flower, elephant and sock monkey pjs. So fun! We had a great morning with sharing and working on our shape book. Just wait until you see it.
I have had many parents ask about academics here at Cherub. Yes, academics have their place, but remember, developing fine motor skills happens when you finger paint, color, string beads and any other fine motor activity so that they work their finger muscles. Number and letter recognition happen several times a day. "It's time to go to snack...if your name starts with A, B, C. etc." "Let's talk about how many children are here today...."(this is counting with correspondence).
Remember play is your child's work. They work through things, they learn and develop valuable social skills, cooperation, cause and effect, conservation skills like more and less, bigger and smaller, tall and short etc. Every activity we schedule here has a reason and a desired outcome for each child. Some of our younger ones will be learning to use more words, older ones will learn how to cooperate, participate, take responsibility, etc.
We have several activities every day that exercise different areas of the brain like: large motor skills, fine motor skills, social skills, showing empathy and becoming a cooperative member of our group, etc. We focus on the science of life, the practical side of life, the whimsy of life.
Remember that they are only (fill in the blank) years out of the nest and are learning how to negoiate this complex world. What may seem commonplace to you and I, is often met with confusion, the need for reassurance, repetition and enthusiasm of something new.
A recent study showed that children need to hear something on average of 75 times before they understand and "get it". We use a lot of repetition here to help children grasp a concept. We use many different ways to communicate with your children; tactile, auditory, visual etc. Questions? Please ask.
I have a semi-uncooperative camera today...so only one photo from the internet. Have a great weekend and make a memory together!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Books, books and books
Hello Followers,
Thank you to everyone who is following us and reading the blog daily. We appreciate your follow...and if you are not a regular follower, please consider "following" us. As I look at our statistics, we have had views by people on 6 continents! The only place we haven't been viewed is Antarctica!
Today we are working on several projects at once. One is the making of peanut butter balls, rolled in rice crispies for snack today. Secondly, we are working on our Rainbow Book, made from paint chip samples and children's drawings of their favorite red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple things included. Additionally, as if that's not enough activity, we are creating our own Shape book. The shape pages are drying at least 24 hours, due to...well, you know...the prolific use of glue. It's all in the exploration of a preschooler.
Looks like we will not be going out this afternoon due to the rain, so we have fun things planned...stay tuned. Thanks for the support. We appreciate it!
Also, keep your eyes peeled for a new name and reincarnation of Cherub. Way back in the day, "Cherub Child Care" was a cute name. Now, it seems a bit dated, so we are working on getting a new name. Look for it by the 1st of the year in all likelihood. Can't reveal it yet, but it's going to be great....to go with our reinvigorated program, staff etc.
Have a great day,
Miss Sue
Thank you to everyone who is following us and reading the blog daily. We appreciate your follow...and if you are not a regular follower, please consider "following" us. As I look at our statistics, we have had views by people on 6 continents! The only place we haven't been viewed is Antarctica!
Today we are working on several projects at once. One is the making of peanut butter balls, rolled in rice crispies for snack today. Secondly, we are working on our Rainbow Book, made from paint chip samples and children's drawings of their favorite red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple things included. Additionally, as if that's not enough activity, we are creating our own Shape book. The shape pages are drying at least 24 hours, due to...well, you know...the prolific use of glue. It's all in the exploration of a preschooler.
Looks like we will not be going out this afternoon due to the rain, so we have fun things planned...stay tuned. Thanks for the support. We appreciate it!
Also, keep your eyes peeled for a new name and reincarnation of Cherub. Way back in the day, "Cherub Child Care" was a cute name. Now, it seems a bit dated, so we are working on getting a new name. Look for it by the 1st of the year in all likelihood. Can't reveal it yet, but it's going to be great....to go with our reinvigorated program, staff etc.
Have a great day,
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
The Library at it's best
Hi Followers,
Today we played in our library, plus we had Ellie, a retired librarian, come and visit and read us two stories. Plus told us two stories and brought her friend, Humpty Dumpty, to visit with us too! It was mesmerizing, spellbinding and powerful! She was fantastic and we can't wait until she comes to visit us again.
Plus, dress up is back full force. Check out the fashion risk/statement made by one of our enthusiastic fashionistas! Tomorrow...more fun in the library...our Rainbow Book is almost finished! Can't wait until it goes home!
Best to you all,
Miss Sue
Today we played in our library, plus we had Ellie, a retired librarian, come and visit and read us two stories. Plus told us two stories and brought her friend, Humpty Dumpty, to visit with us too! It was mesmerizing, spellbinding and powerful! She was fantastic and we can't wait until she comes to visit us again.
Plus, dress up is back full force. Check out the fashion risk/statement made by one of our enthusiastic fashionistas! Tomorrow...more fun in the library...our Rainbow Book is almost finished! Can't wait until it goes home!
Best to you all,
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
The Literary Arts
Hello Friends,
Today we began our study of books, libraries and all things literary. We learned how the library works, what resources they have available and played like we were at the Cherub County Library. Each child had a ticket to check out 2 books and how to return them when they were through reading them. Additionally this week we will be creating some of our own books, dictating what they would like their book to be about.
Halloween was terrific, we are all recovering today...especially the children who look very tired after a super fun day yesterday. Looking forward to more literary events coming up...stay tuned.
Have a fabulous day,
Miss Sue
Today we began our study of books, libraries and all things literary. We learned how the library works, what resources they have available and played like we were at the Cherub County Library. Each child had a ticket to check out 2 books and how to return them when they were through reading them. Additionally this week we will be creating some of our own books, dictating what they would like their book to be about.
Halloween was terrific, we are all recovering today...especially the children who look very tired after a super fun day yesterday. Looking forward to more literary events coming up...stay tuned.
Have a fabulous day,
Miss Sue
Monday, October 31, 2011
From ghoulies and ghosties and Long Legged Beasts....
And things that go bump in the night... Good Lord deliver us! Traditional Scottish Prayer
Happy Halloween!
Welcome Spooktacular Friends!
What a jolly good, fantastic, spooktacular kind of day we had! Yahoo! It's Halloween. We had "Puff the Magic Dragon" bounce house, went Trick or Treating at the VA Hospital, had a party, sang songs! Whew! What a magical day it has been! Thank you to all the parents and grandparents who brought food for us! It was all yummy and delicious!
I came as Old Mother Hubbard...I asked all the children if they knew where I could get a bone to give to my dog. Even though I just had a dress, apron and bonnet on, I had several children ask if I was still Miss Sue! What a great day!
Enjoy the photos!
Miss Sue
Happy Halloween!
Welcome Spooktacular Friends!
What a jolly good, fantastic, spooktacular kind of day we had! Yahoo! It's Halloween. We had "Puff the Magic Dragon" bounce house, went Trick or Treating at the VA Hospital, had a party, sang songs! Whew! What a magical day it has been! Thank you to all the parents and grandparents who brought food for us! It was all yummy and delicious!
I came as Old Mother Hubbard...I asked all the children if they knew where I could get a bone to give to my dog. Even though I just had a dress, apron and bonnet on, I had several children ask if I was still Miss Sue! What a great day!
Enjoy the photos!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)