Sculpture Park

Thank You PTO for the sign and the lunch!! We appreciate it. 

 

Risk

Balance 

Confidence

Self aware

Independent

"I an the acorn that becomes the oak. "-John Winger

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Reminders-  Thanks to an Acorns Mom, we have a few reminders- 

Please put sunscreen/bug spray on your child before you bring your Acorn to school.

Pants should be worn on Forest Days to protect our skin, along with sunscreen and bug spray.

Ms. Katie in the office, told us that she had a bird feeder and bird seed we could have. So, we had BK lead the way to the office, cause no one else knew where the office was located..... and we had a few friends grab the wagon so we could carry our new feeder and seed. Once we got there, I asked the children if they remembered why they came.  MC "We came to get the Birds Seed and a new feeder." Kiss your brain MC!

We then installed the new feeder.

  

 

"I am the acorn that becomes the oak."- John WInger

 

Fun in the Forest

Today we enjoyed spending time in the forest! We saw lots of ants and other bugs. Ice Cream Shop continues to evolve in the forest. We now serve sprinkles!

Back at school we observed the worms move through the dirt and constructed creations with cups. M. said, "Look, I built a telescope!" She then looked up as if she were searching the sky for something interesting.

 We are sending home blankets because there is no school tomorrow- Have a Great Weekend!

"I am the acorn that becomes the oak"-John Winger

Train

 For walking Wednesday, we walked to the train  and had a snack while we waited for its arrival. On the way there, I was in the back of the line as I am always.  I had two friends holding onto my fingers.  One of the friends sings nonstop.  We sang Sticky Sticky Bubble Gum.  The other friend is new and always asks to hold my finger when we are out and about.  At one point they all started singing our walking chant.  Follow Kelly, Stay on the Sidewalk, I am an Acorn, I love School.... As most of you know, that is how we taught the Acorns to go on walks while at school. You have to love the Acorns!

"I am the acorn that becomes the oak"-John Winger

Seed Balls

 After our morning meeting, we split up into small groups.  One group stayed indoors and explored the worms in their habitat,  the other group went outside to make Seed Balls for the birds and the bees. While we were discussing our plan with the children, EF told us why flowers are so important to bees. She explained to us " Bees go to the flower and get nectar and then fly back to the beehive and make honey with it."  We are not sure where she received this information, but we sure are happy she remembered it and shared it with us!! Way to go E!!!

 

 

 

While exploring the worms, I asked who eats worms....  A- Birds eat worms.  EH said that the worms eat the birds? She then self corrected and said that worms eat birds. The worms smartly made holes and tried to get away from us.  Fortunately for us, the children didn't seem to mind (for the first time since we got the worms) to dig in the loose dirt and pull them out. 

 

 

"I am the acorn that becomes the oak."- John Winger

 

Scrabble Monday

 It is Scrabble Day!!  Today as part of our morning routine, the Acorns matched the scrabble letter to their name.  We then read our story, and had a booboo check.  Once we were finished going over our agreements, we explored the offerings for the day.  One of the offerings was mad matter.  I asked how many eggs can you make?  The children did not disappoint.  They made egg after egg, counting correctly each time!!! B-" 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8.   8 eggs!"  T- "1,2,3,4,5."  J- "I made one big one."    Way to go Acorns.  We have worked tirelessly getting the Acorns ready to move to a 3-5 year old classroom.  It is amazing see how much they have learned during their time as an Acorn.  And we aren't finished yet!

"I am the acorn that becomes the oak."- John Wiger

outdoor caper

 Today we enjoyed the weather during capers.  It gives the Acorn Children a chance to explore the big playscape as a group. This will be helpful for the transition to Summer/Next year depending on your circumstances. Before we went out on the playscape we checked on the worms. Some of the Acorns are adventurous and some watch while others hold a worm.  

 

 

Outdoor Caper

Seedling

Maple

Willow

"I am the acorn that becomes the oak."- John Winger

Forest Day!

                          

                             "In every walk in nature one receives more than he seeks."-John Muir

"I am the acorn that becomes the oak."-John Winger

Eggs

                            We started the day of as we do every other day... feeding the birds.

       While doing morning routines, the children started making Eggs out of our mad matter. 

Birds are certainly continuing in the Acorn Room.

 

"I am the acorn that becomes the oak."- John Winger

             

An Acorn Milestone

 The photo below may seem on the surface that this isn't that big of a deal.  In fact, it is a HUGE deal.  We have worked al year very hard on building community, empathy, and respecting everyone in the classroom.  For thirteen 2-3 year olds, to take turns running to the restroom/washing hands and reading books on the carpet before lunch and taking care of their own needs is HUGE!! Way to go ACORNS!!

We continue to work on letters and numbers. This week our focus is on recognising numbers and counting to the number.

"I am the acorn that becomes the oak."-John Winger

Turtle Visit

 After reading Gus for the last two weeks, we had turtles come and visit today! We discussed the book Gus, and asked the children what did Gus sit on? the children answered- 3 eggs!  We then asked the children, what came out of the eggs?  TURTLES!!  What a treat it was to have Ms. Kelly's daughter let us borrow the turtles for the day.  

 

 

Seedling

Willow

Maple

We then had an impromptu Caper Day!!  Enjoy the video!!

                                         "I am the acorn that becomes the oak."-John Winger