We read Snowballs today by Lois Ehlert then tried our hand at making our own snowball soap creations that won’t melt, but will slowly disappear after we use them to keep our hands clean!
We read Snowballs today by Lois Ehlert then tried our hand at making our own snowball soap creations that won’t melt, but will slowly disappear after we use them to keep our hands clean!
We experimented with gelatin today by using a dropper and squeezing a variety different liquid water colors inside the gelatin. It created an “explosion” of color within the gelatin that looked liked veins of color running throughout the mold.
In preparation for a successful future in writing children must, regularly, be using the small muscles in their hands and fingers to strengthen them. We used small blocks today during small groups along with shaving cream and wooden spatulas to help build these muscles. Children are also acquiring knowledge and skills which will provide an important foundation for later learning. From the wooden shapes, your child solves problems and gains confidence. Building with blocks helps children learn what numbers stand for, and it encourages children to practice scientific, trial-and-error thinking as well as critical-thinking and decision making skills. And of course…it was a lot of fun!
Thanksgiving is just days away and we have already begun cooking in the Creative Tots kitchen! Today our little chefs whipped up a delicious pumpkin pie. As a chef, it is important to know what ingredients you are using, and how much to put in. Each child helped to measure, pour, stir, and even crack eggs as we made our pie filling. After pouring the filling into the pie crust, we popped it in the oven and enjoyed the sweet smell. Thanksgiving is a time to appreciate all of the good people and things in your life. We read a story about the first Thanksgiving, and discussed what we are thankful for and why. We hope that everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!
The PreK children strengthened their fine motor muscles and had some holiday fun today creating their own turkey treat for snack time.
The young 3’s counted at least 8!
We used 3 of our 5 senses to Taste, Smell and Touch!
We also discovered we can make pottery with “corn” meal!
Recognizing his/her name is most likely the first word that a preschooler learns. Once that is established, the next step is to learn the letters and the order they belong in. Today, we reviewed the order of the letters by matching them to the name that was written above. We then talked about what each letter was, and counted the amount of letters in his/her name.
Fall is a colorful time of year. Today, the children were able to express their creative sides with Ms. Lori while creating their own fall tree. The children discussed fall colors and why the leaves change colors. Using our fingers to paint is always a memorable experience!
Apples or….apples? Apples are a healthy snack, especially if you’re on the go. Today we learned about how our yummy snack can differ: dried apples. Using our taste buds and Smart Board, we made a graph that told us who liked fresh apples and who liked dried apples. The results? Fresh won by a landslide, but dried had a few votes!
Creative Tots has specialized in the private education of both toddlers and preschool age children for over 15 years. We began in the heart of Madeira and now also have a new Mason location. We are specifically designed to focus on early childhood development for children ages 18 months to 5 years.
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