This week in Afternoon Class was full of exploration, teamwork, and cozy moments together!
Outside, our young chefs gathered in the play kitchen, mixing, pouring, and pretending to cook delicious meals. “I’m making pasta!” exclaimed Amari, as friends joined in the imaginative fun. Around the yard, children engaged in heavy work—moving hollow blocks to help one another climb, and combining two crates (after carefully emptying out all the bouncy balls!) to create a train.
Our play yard also offered fall’s beautiful touch—piles of crunchy leaves! With mini sweeps in hand, we worked together to gather and explore them. On our large painted pumpkins, we added new insects and animals, using golf tees as playful decorations. This inspired a fun guessing game with teachers:
“Is this a butterfly?” asked Jasmin.
“No!” replied Wyler with a smile—sparking lots of laughter and curiosity.
Inside, we cozied up to read Bunny, My Honey by Anita Jeram, the sweet story of a bunny who gets lost and is found again by his loving mama. Inspired by the story’s caring theme, our dramatic play area transformed into a doctor’s office, complete with stethoscopes and blood pressure cuffs! Friends took turns giving baby dolls checkups and caring for one another.
We also explored self-expression and observation—making faces in the mirror, checking out our family photo walls, and discovering surprises hidden inside small cloth bags. With containers, wooden eggs, and colorful discs, we practiced opening, closing, stacking, and building—developing fine motor skills and focus through play.
As always, reading and drawing offered beautiful ways to connect with one another and reflect on our environment. To end our days together, we introduced a new instrument to our goodbye song—the tambourine! With gentle taps, jingles, and soft shakes, we explored its many sounds and rhythms.
We wish everyone a warm and lovely weekend, and we can’t wait to see our Afternoon Class friends again on Monday!
