Last Wednesday we visited the Great Pumpkin Patch at Bry-Anne Farms. We had a wonderful time at the farm, despite the wet and cold weather. Thank you to our wonderful parent volunteers who helped us make this trip possible.
The Great Pumpkin Patch!
Last Wednesday we visited the Great Pumpkin Patch at Bry-Anne Farms. We had a wonderful time at the farm, despite the wet and cold weather. Thank you to our wonderful parent volunteers who helped us make this trip possible.
Pumpkin Patch Read Alouds
This week we will be reading books about pumpkins; life-cycles of pumpkins; and pumpkin patches.
Turkey Soup Math
Our sensory table has changed for the month of October. The children are busy 'cooking' at the sensory table. We have foam pieces of onion, celery, mushrooms, carrot and turkey; water; a turkey baster; measuring spoons; and serving dishes. The children are able to create a delicious turkey soup while counting, sorting and measuring. Math fun!
Gobble! Gobble!
Please help our Kinder turkey! We are trying to get our turkey ready in time for Thanksgiving. Please help 'dress' our turkey by sending in your special feather. Happy Thanksgiving!
To market, to market!
This week our Dramatic play centre is changing! During the month of September the children explored role playing in the familiar setting of a home. They were able to play house while exploring the familiar roles of mummy, daddy, brother, sister, etc. The props consisted of typical things that would be found in a home: kitchen, washer, sink, crib, table and chairs, babies, clothes, dishes, etc. The children used pencils and paper to make grocery lists and leave notes to each other. They were able to read little books about family members and had extensive opportunities to further develop their oral language.
During the month of October we will be connecting the dramatic play centre to our readings and discussions about Thanksgiving and harvest time. The centre is changing into a market where children can explore the roles of farmer, cashier and customer. The children will be sorting, counting and weighing play fruit and veggies. The children will be exploring Canadian coins during role play. The children will use props such as: play fruit, baskets, a cash register, coins, wallets, purses, notepads and pencils to extend and develop their play.
Thanksgiving Read Alouds
This week the children will be listening to picture books connected to Thanksgiving. We will be making connections to what our families eat at Thanksgiving time and we will be thinking about what we are thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving!
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