Iguanas - July 2nd - 6th

Here are some of the highlights from the Iguanas' class this week...

Happy 4th of July!!!

We were ALL about red, white, and blue!

Red, white, and blue paintings...

As with most preschool painting projects, this quickly became and exercise in finger painting and color mixing! :)

Stars & stripes collages...

In preparation for our 4th of July parade, the Iguanas made lots of patriotic crafts (hats, streamers, batons, tambourines), but this one was by far our favorite!

Iguanas on the move...

The Rocket's Red Glare...

This week we studied a little bit about space & rockets.

Rockets made from paper tubes...

Two iguanas collaborate to complete a space puzzle..

Space sensory play...

Water Day!

We started out water day in the classroom by filling our sensory table.

We added fizzy color tablets and watched the colors change!

Later in the day, we headed to the field for an afternoon of slipping, sliding, & sprinklers. Woohoo! One Iguana remarked, "Best day EVER!"

Thanks for reading! Until next week,
Miss Crystal & Miss Julie

IGUANAS - ROCKET EXPERIMENTS

 

outside science

What will happen when you put a little water in a film canister and add an Alka Seltzer tablet?

They fly to the sky!  We learned about pressure and exertion.

                                                                                                                                                                       Miss Katie is an experience rocketeer and came to our rescue when we had a few duds. Thank you Miss Katie

                                                                                                                                                                         Miss Julie and Miss Crystal

IGUANAS - ABSTRACT ART

This art project as a time of free drawing while Miss Julie was reading a story by Dr. Suess.

 

After the students finished drawing, they took their art to the painting table and used water paints to add color to their previous black and white drawing.

After the paintings were dry, Miss Julie and Miss Crystal cut the all pictures into three equal pieces.

Next each child randomly chose three pieces and pieced them together to make one new piece of art. 

 

This was fun for the children, yet it stretched and challenged many of them for a couple of reasons.  First of all, it gave the children a different glimpse of art.  Art doesn't have to be perfect and orderly.  The children learned about "abstract" art.  Secondly, the children had to let go of their painting in order to create new "abstract" art with their friends.   The children learned that for some projects, "together is better!"

Enjoy, Miss Julie and Miss Crystal

PICNIC IN THE PARK

LUNCH IN THE PARK DAY
Today was our first Wednesday in the park.  It was a beautiful day and the kiddos had an amazing time.

Everyone loves to swing!  It's often hard to wait for a turn.  The students
n the Iguana's class have it worked out  a solution that works for everyone.  Together they sing the alphabet song three times and then they switch.
Great working together Iguana's!!!

LUNCH TIME.  There is something wonderful about a good picnic lunch in the park with the sun shinning on your face.  Everyone had fun time.  We look forward to many more picnics in the park this summer. 

Miss Julie and Miss Crystal

Iguanas - June 25th - 29th

Welcome! The Iguana's summer is off to a great start. Here are some of the highlights from last week...

Baking Soda & Vinegar Explorations....

At circle, we experimented with using baking soda and vinegar to blow up a balloon. It took us a couple of tries, but we finally got the balloon to inflate (a little bit).

 

Afterwards, each Iguana had an opportunity to use colored vinegar and trays of baking soda to explore on their own.

Pizza parlor dramatic play...

The kids had a blast and it was really fun to watch the children take on so many different roles (pizza maker, server, cashier, delivery person, customer).

More Science & Sensory Play...

This week the Iguana's grew "water crystals" in a sensory table. Our crystals started out looking like rock salt, but as they absorbed the water they turned into jelly like crystals the size of ice cubes. The Iguanas excitedly watched them change....

Bounce House Day!

Thanks for reading!
Until next week,
Miss Crystal & Miss Julie

The Robins say Goodbye...

This week we watched as our butterflies emerged and they grew so fast it was quickly time to set them free. The kids expressed  both excitement and sadness and having to say goodbye, and we knew exactly how they felt.

The Robins have had an amazing year and it has gone by so quickly. We've been so blessed to work with so many amazing families this year and we appreciate all of your involvement & support. Watching the Robins learn and grow has filled our hearts with so much joy, and we thank you for allowing us the privilege of being their teachers. They each have earned a special place in our hearts and we say goodbye confident that a successful Kindergarten year awaits them.

Have a great summer!
Miss Crystal & Miss Julie

Robins - June 11th - 15th

This was the very last week of the school year and we spent it celebrating the things we learned, the fun we had, and the friendships we made. Here are some of the highlights from this week in the Robins' class...

Our butterflies emerged! 
All ten of our caterpillars successfully metamorphosed into beautiful painted lady butterflies...

Butterfly Arts & Crafts...

Happy Father's Day!
We used permanent markers and water colors to create unique Father's Day gifts...

Pizza Party!
For our final cooking project, we made pizzas! We started out by rolling out our individual balls of dough and then we added our favorite toppings. It was fun, messy, and delicious!

Thank you for reading!
Miss Crystal & Miss Julie