So I have a ton to catch up on but I thought I would do a post about my class so that everyone can see what I (& my kids) have been up to. We started school last week and everything is going well. Talia is in the preschool class that is taught by my friend Lara (who is amazing, by the way). Milo sleeps, and I have 4 kids in my Toddler class. We only meet two days a week because that is what worked for us moms (with little ones) running the school ;) The pictures are in no particular order and our theme for the month is Ocean life, so I incorporated it in the work as well as circle time. Here is a peak at what I have in my class!
This is actually the reading corner in the preschool but it is so cute so I had to share it!
Here is my class (Talia was changing the baby doll on the floor so don't mind the extra stuff)
My reading corner is more like a cave...it is under the desk but the kids like it. :)
counting up to 3
sorting colors
Mystery bag - I gather interesting objects and as the child pulls them out I label them
This is a practical life/pre-writing work. It teaches the three finger grasp used in writing
Art work - thumb print fish
Sticker fish
Object Permanence box
Hammering
scooping
lacing
Diaper Changing
Pumping Water
Cutting
Toothpicks (Milo absolutely loves this one. It is so simple but it has been a big hit with everyone including Talia).
Squeezing Sponges
Dry Pouring
And look what I did...
A little primer and some paint and it is good as new! I didn't have any paint brushes and since I am too lazy to drive to Home Depot and Preston was gone and the kids were sleeping I found a 3/4" craft paintbrush and completed all three coats by hand. Talia even helped with a water color paintbrush. Talia kept saying "Mommy, Shanna, Mommy... a painting?" "Yes Talia we are painting." And she smiles and says "Pretty, pretty! I show Daddy a table!" She was excited to show her dad this morning and to break it in Milo and Talia ate breakfast at their new picnic table this morning so I think it is a hit!
