What do you love about school?

This morning we had Meeting for Worship in the classroom. Since we have done such a wonderful job practicing in our room, next week we will practice in the music room, and soon enough make our way to the Meeting House with all of lower school. Following Meeting for Worship, we had our morning meeting. Friends have been practicing their letter identification and sounds, as well as counting using our calendar.

For choice time, friends chose between playdough, which is helping grow fine and gross motor skills, as well as sharing and turn-taking skills...

magnatiles, which are helping with spatial awareness...

dollhouse, which is helping build our imaginations and cognitive skills...

and books, which help to grow our literacy skills.

Today, the Sparrows completed their first journals of the year.

Journal topic: What do you love about school?

Friends made their illustrations today, and tomorrow will work on writing their words.

Before going outside, one of the Sparrows gave a presentation on their recent trip to Chicago, complete with airplane photos and video. Friends asked questions and gave comments on the topic. There were a lot of connections being made about airplanes and traveling. One connection in particular included the use of headphones.

Ask your Sparrow what they love about school.

Library, letters, and more!

The Sparrows' Monday began with library. Friends entered the library ready to return their previously checked out books and listen to a read aloud. Once their books were returned, friends found a seat on the rug. The Sparrows were such a wonderful audience that Michelle read us not one, not two, but three books! After reading together, friends were free to explore the library and choose from books placed out on the tables.

Back in the classroom, friends continued with the choices placed out earlier this morning.

After a bit of choice, friends cleaned up and got settled for Morning Meeting. We had a moment of silence, sang our good morning song, read over the schedule, calendar, and question of the day.

Today we read Chicka Chicka Boom Boom! Friends interacted and helped with the reading. Every time Chicka Chicka Boom Boom was written in the book, friends belted out the words all together. Friends pointed out the lowercase letters, rhyming, and made many observations and predictions about the story.

Following reading, we had a group discussion about letters and the alphabet. Next, a bin of letters was placed on the rug. Friends took turns picking out letters, and identifying them. Each friend chose two letters, which very well may serve as the letters they help to create for our classroom alphabet! 

Stay tuned!

Below are pictures from outdoor play. Friends explored and mixed up creations in the pond, mud kitchen, sandbox, and could be seen running all throughout the playground.

Inside, a friend presented their collage to the group. 

Quick choice time before lunch! Friends could not wait to get their hands on the fresh batch of playdough!

Ask your Sparrow if they can make the sound of the letter L.