Rainy Days

It has been a rainy week in Jackson which has resulted in a soaking wet playground and children that have had to stay inside. In Big Bird Buddies we decided to bring some outside activities indoors...

Sidewalk Chalk Drawings: We brought a big piece of black paper into the classroom and laid it on the floor. Instead of coloring on the sidewalk, we colored all over the paper!

Picnic: We filled a picnic basket with plastic food, plates, and silverware, spread a blanket across the floor and practiced having a picnic. Why would we practice having a picnic? Monday, weather permitting, we will be having a picnic with real food and silverware on the playground.

Farm Day: We pulled our farm animals off the shelf and borrowed Ms. Ciera's barn. We made animal noises and played pretend. Then we used foam to make our own farm animals.

Music and Movement: We listened to Dr. Jean's "Bear Hunt" song. We marched around the room on a bear hunt. We went through a swamp and into a cave. We moved our bodies in various ways, listening and responding to Dr. Jean's instructions.

Though we have enjoyed a fun week indoors, we are certainly ready for warmer, drier weather!

Spring Break in Kanga's Kids

During Spring Break, the teachers in Kanga's Kids completed their home visits. Thank you to all of our families that welcomed us into their homes!

In early April, we explored and learned all about pets. We ate like pets, moved like pets, and most exciting of all, we made our favorite pet noises. Woof, Woof! Meow!

Bugs have become the latest trend in our classroom. We placed a spider into a small bug cage inside our classroom and observed it for a short time. The children were careful to remember that it would need something to climb on and a place to hide.

The children have been enjoying the warm, Spring weather. During outside time, our kids can be found riding bicycles, searching for bugs, running races, or playing pretend.

Take time to explore the outdoors with your children! It provides many learning opportunties!