Babies!

This week at preschool we talked about letter Bb and Babies! It was a fun week! I was a little nervous that some of the children (mostly boys) wouldn't be interested in it, but they surprised me and seemed to enjoy it!

Tuesday we did a writing activity with the morning class that I didn't get to last week. I had small vehicles cut out (rocket ships, airplanes, firetrucks, etc...) and the students used a vehicle in their picture. We used a sentence frame: "If I could drive a __________, I would ___________________." They were cute! 

 On Tuesday during whole group theme, we talked about human babies. We showed how to hold a baby and practiced using a doll wrapped in a blanket. Then I had brought in lots of different baby items, (like a bottle, baby food, baby bath, diaper) and we talked about what they were used for. Then we talked about whether of not we (meaning the children at their ages) still needed them or what they used instead. For example, preschoolers don't use a bottle, they drink from a regular cup. We also read the book Love You Forever. One of my favorites!

MaKaila and Kyan

 We were excited that the new princess toy came in the mail on Wednesday. My nice husband put it together (I had no idea how many pieces it would come in, or that it would need a screwdriver!) and the girls (and some boys) have loved playing in it. It's a Little People Disney princess castle, and I ordered a few extra princesses.

 On Thursday we made a letter Bb craft--Baby birds. First we colored our birds, then we added wings, beaks, and the "hair" feathers (if wanted) and then we put them in nests. They turned out really cute!

Top left: Rheagan working on her birds, Top right: morning class birds waiting to make nests
Bottom left: morning class bulletin board, Bottom right: afternoon class

 Also on Thursday Alexis brought her hamster in for show and tell. It was cute. Ms. Amanda held the hamster while the students got to take turns petting it.

Also on Thursday we talked about baby animals. I had lots of pictures of different mama and baby animals. We talked about the different animals names when they are babies (like a colt for a horse) and about how some baby animals look different from when they are adults. We also read a book called "Mommy Animals love their babies." Cute pictures. Fun week!

Remember this coming Thursday there is no school for UEA.