This morning, friends explored some old and new favorites.
Then it was time for Movement with Missy! We did some of our favorites, "Going on a Bear Hunt," and "Bop Until You Drop."
We tried our hand at Dodge Ball.
Then, Missy got out a bunch of balls, hula hoops and the Monkey Jumping mat, and we made up some new games of our own.
After we got our hands stamped, we spent a little time out on the playground, before heading in for snack.
Then, it was time for Morning Meeting. We had our Moment of Silence,
and then we read a brand new book (we got a BOX of new books in the mail, and we are pulling out one every day). This book is called, Press Here, and it is a somewhat magical book. When you press, or shake or turn it like the words tell you, it makes things happen! Friends were VERY excited about this one.
At Choice Time, we made our first official Sign Up Sheet for the keyboard, and friends wrote their names, or some letters of their name, so that we could keep track of whose turn it was.
The sandbox was also open and full to capacity,
and so was the block area, as friends worked on some large block construction and continued to explore ramps of various sizes and configurations.
In the Art Center, friends started work on their Self Portraits, for a special end-of-year project we are doing. First, they had to find the right color for themselves out of our big bin of multicultural markers.
Then, friends carefully studied themselves in the mirror - thinking about the shapes of their heads and each of the features of their face.
There were discussions about placement of noses and eyebrows, whether their mouths should be opened or closed, and what mood they wanted to express (and how to do that). It is fascinating to watch friends study their faces, and to have them really consider the shape of their eyes, rather than just quickly drawing a circle. It requires slowing their perceptions and, in considering their teacher's questions, really looking at themselves in a new way.
