January 18-28

Our Week in Pictures

The kids learned a lot about the polar regions during the past two weeks. We learned how polar animals stay warm in the freezing temperatures, found the North and South poles on a map and a globe, and read many stories to help these concepts come alive.

We made igloos. It was a very messy project and tons of fun!

We learned that polar bears have black skin and white water proof fur. First the kids painted their polar bear black with tinted glue. Then they used cotton balls for the fur. They really enjoyed this project.

We used snow dough to make prints of polar animals. It was a favorite activity.

More fun with our snow dough!

We also learned that polar animals have a thick layer of blubber under their skin that keeps them warm. To illustrate how the blubber insulates, we tried out a "Blubber Bag Experiment". For this science experiment, the kids took turns placing their bare hand into the ice water. Ten they placed the other hand in the blubber bag (filled with lard and then covered with another plastic bag to keep hands clean). The kids could tell right away how well blubber keeps polar animals warm!

Friends!

Look at that beautiful tower Yadi built using the MagnaTiles.

Check out our new nap room!

Have a great Weekend!

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

We had a great time with our Martin Luther King Jr. Day Activities!

We read the book "Martin's Big Words" to introduce the children to Martin Luther King Jr.

We talked about how his dream was that every person would be equal and try to make good choices to make the world a better place. The kids shared how they could help make our school a better place.

To help your preschoolers understand Dr. King's message of equality, I purchased a dozen white eggs and a dozen brown eggs. We discussed the differences in the eggs (size, color). I asked the children if the eggs would be the same on the inside. There were mixed reviews, but most thought the brown eggs would be brown inside. Each child got to crack 1 of each color egg (which was fun all by itself!). Then we learned that eggs (and people) may look different on the outside, but we are all the same on the inside.

We had a great day and learned and important lesson. It is silly to judge eggs AND PEOPLE by what they look like on the outside.
An important lesson for all of us!

January 10-14

Our Week in Pictures

Snow, Snow, Snow!

This was the perfect week to learn about snow and winter weather. We read lot of snowy books, played outside, and tried out some of our brand new art supplies.

New Paper, New Paint, New Markers! Oh My!

Here we are trying out our new sponge painters!

In the picture below, we are builing letter Nn with the wood pieces.

More Nn Fun

Here is our new Magnetic Alphabet activity...

The kids love to dress up Murphy...and he is a good sport.

Just passing the time since we were stuck inside.

Have a great weekend!

Happy 4th Birthday Emily!

Happy 4th Birthday Emily!

I have had Emily at Green Gate Preschool for almost one year!

I can't believe how big she is!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET GIRL!

January 3-7

Our Week in Pictures

This was our first week back after Christmas break. We got back into our routine and had a lot of fun playing with some of our new learning materials like the Magnetic Alphabet Board and the "Feed the Dog" fine motor game.

Magnetic Alphabet

Feed the Dog

Building a Tower of Markers to the Ceiling

More Fun with "Feed the Dog" Game

Counting Candles Birthday Cake Activity

Here we are making our own pizzas!

Mmmmm. Yummy!

Marble Snow Art

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!