We started the day with a new kind of puzzle-game. Each piece has a picture on it that corresponds to one other piece - the only piece that will fit. The Little Frogs really got into this game, and played very cooperatively - one friend holding up a piece saying, "I have a chicken!" and another friend gleefully shouting, "Here's an egg!" Then, both would work together to see if they fit.
We also had another new floor puzzle - a little less complicated than the others we've been doing. This allowed some of our expert puzzle-doers to teach their skills to friends who are just developing their skills.
We also had a record amount of book reading today. Little Frogs asked for bunches of stories to be read, and we were happy to comply. Free Choice time gives friends a chance to revisit many of the books that are their favorites, or that have only been read once. One of our friends also brought in books from home, which he happily shared.
Just minutes before clean-up time, the Little Frogs found the musical instruments, and suddenly, there was a parade!
At Morning Meeting, we had our Moment of Silence and sang some songs. Then, the teachers explained what was available for Choice Time. In addition to Snack and Books (which are most always available), today friends could work on their Little Frog T-shirts (these will be unveiled at the Fall Family Festival on Monday), and there would be a ball toss game in the block area.
Afterwords, we headed outside where the weather had taken a turn for the very chilly.
(This is an ideal opportunity to remind families to make sure that your kids have changes of clothes that are suitable for the new temperatures. Also, please know that we almost ALWAYS go outside - unless it is pouring down rain or under 20 degrees. In fact, I just got my new snow pants for the season. So, as the weather gets colder, the Little Frogs are going to need outdoor clothing that is warm enough to let them play comfortably outdoors. And Please remember to put your child's name in their hats and gloves, as these articles of clothing seem to have minds of their own. Thanks.)
Outside, we had a walkabout. There were sticks and shadows and things to climb upon.
Back inside, we read the classic, Harold and the Purple Crayon, and it was time for lunch. This, as I think I've mentioned before, is one of my favorite times of day. It is one of the best places to note the friendships that are forming in our class and where friends continue to develop the art of conversation. They tend to be very silly conversations, and the jokes have usually been told before. But, if you are a Little Frog, what was funny yesterday is often even MORE funny today.
