Even with a short week, our days were filled with music, singing, and dancing!
We recently introduced our song cards — each card shows the name of the song, an image that represents it, and even lyrics on the back to help us learn the words as we sing along. Some of our favorite songs this week — ones you might have already heard at home — have been “Icky Sticky Bubblegum,” “Wheels on the Bus,” “Dance Bears,” “Here Is My Pumpkin,” “The Doughnut Song,” and the timeless “Old MacDonald.”
Our “Wheels on the Bus” explorations inspired lots of excitement — especially about the horn, the driver, and the mommies and daddies on the bus! Out in the yard, some children even created their very own bus using crates, driving through imaginary streets with big smiles and laughter.
During snack time, we enjoyed a crunchy bite of rice cakes and sweet bananas while reading A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni. This story sparked beautiful conversations about colors and change, as we learned how a chameleon’s colors shift and how things around us can transform, too.
In the yard, friends discovered new ways to use our climbing blocks — turning them into “pop-up” spaces! With a circle opening on top, children joyfully climbed in and out, laughing and shouting “Pop!” as they emerged.
We were also thrilled to welcome our morning teacher, Colette, to the afternoon! Her love of music and guitar filled our classroom with warmth and curiosity. Children gathered around to listen to her play and even tried out a “one-finger touch” to explore the sound of the strings.
This week, we also introduced playdough to our classroom! Friends were quick to describe it as “squishy!” as they discovered its sticky, soft, and moldable textures — perfect for pressing, rolling, and creating together.
In observance of Diwali, the school will be closed on Monday, October 20th. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday, October 21st.
✨ Have a wonderful and colorful long weekend! ✨
