The Mixed-Up Chameleon

Today in learning group we read  The Mixed-Up Chameleon by Eric Carle and talked about colours and animals. Check out this online version of the story:

For craft, we made our own mixed-up chameleons!

 

 

 

Children's Festival

Today we went to the Calgary International Children's Festival! The show we saw was called BAM. This year we got front row seats. Here is a little preview of what it was about:

 

The show was a bit longer than was expected and at times the drumming was quite loud but all of the kiddos coped well and seemed to enjoy it! After the show we had a picnic lunch at Olympic Plaza and then we explored the rest of the festival. They had live music, face painting, story time and other games and activities. Some of the line-ups were quite long so most of the kids splashed around in the wading pool!

 

 



Oh, Mr. Sun

One of the songs we have been singing a lot lately during group time is Oh, Mr. Sun! We had forgotten about this classic song until Amy sang it the other day. We also loved her sun props so we made some of our own. We like incorporating props into songs as it allows all of our kiddos to participate.

 

Here are the lyrics if you would like to sing at home:

Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun
Please shine down on me

Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr, Golden Sun
Hiding behind the tree

Oh these little children are asking you
To please come out so they can play with you

Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr.  Golden Sun
Please shine down on
Please shine down on
Please shine down on me!

ANIMALS GALORE!

May is animal month...we got a bit of a head start yesterday as some of our PD day was spent changing over the classrooms. We are excited to see how the kiddos respond to the new toys and activities this morning!

 Here is a sneak peek of some of the new additions to the classroom:

A farm inspired tactile table

 Wagon Safari Ride

 

 Pin the tail on the donkey

 

A wide selection of animal books

 

 STA Animal Hospital

 Alice the Camel

Animal Crafts

 

 

Here are the upcoming events that we are looking forward to this month:

- Mother's Day Lunch on May 7th

- Tony and Gibbs are coming to visit on May 12th

- Music with Amy on May 15th

- Children's Festival on May 21st

 

 

Taking Gym Outside!

We took advantage of the beautiful spring weather this week and took our gym groups outside!  We created a modified hopscotch and had the kids work on their jumping skills. A few even tried jumping from square to square on one leg. We also practiced throwing bean bags into the hula hoops. And then we played some groups games!

Mini obstacle course

 

Duck Duck Goose!

 



Zebra, zoo, zipper, zigzag, zucchini....

We have finally made it to the end of the alphabet...the letter of the week was Z!

The kids had an opportunity to make zebra crafts

As well they played a stop and go game while walking in a zig zag!

 

Other letter time activities included:

- making the letter z sound

- going on a letter z hunt

- writing the letter z on the white board

- making the letter z out of playdoh

 

 

 



 

 

Music Time with Amy

Today during music, we sang some classics:

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
(rub hands together, back and forth while pointing them up in the air)
We’re going to the moon.

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
We’re going to the moon.
If you want to take a trip,
Climb aboard my rocket ship.
Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
We’re going to the moon.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1,
(hold 5 fingers up and count down)
Blast off!
(toss child up gently in the air or the child can jump up on their own)

Roly Poly

Roly poly, roly poly
Up, up, up...up, up, up
(roll hands around each other, then move hands up and up and up)

Roly poly poly, roly poly poly
Down, down, down...down, down, down
(roll hands, then move hands down and down and down)

 

 

 

 We also sang some new spring inspired songs. There were lots of smiles, giggles, singing and dancing happening!  One of the favorites was the chicken dance, especially the part where they got to dance with a peer.