1-21: Farm Thene

P is for Pig contined.  We had fun today learning more about Penelope Pig.  We repeated the "this little piggie" nursery rhyme, we read a pig book, and had a great time together. 

This is the book we read in story time. It's really cute. 

We played this fun game where the kids throw a ball into a hole that has a picture card in it, then we identify if that word starts with a P or not.  

The kids love it!  Then we went over to the table to make some piggie noses.  They didn't dry in time so we will finish them next time. 

We will put a string on them so they can wear them and we'll act out the three little pigs.  

Then we made Pigs in a Blanket using dough and hot dogs.

They did a great job!

Then upstairs for centers while they baked.  

In individual learning we reviewed the nursery rhyme, this little piggie went to market.  Then the children created grocery lists for the piggies using magazine pictures. 

It was really cute to see them contemplate what they'd like to buy at the store.  

I sent this worksheet home for you to do with them. 

More center time fun.  

Then we went down to eat our pigs in a blanket and our snack.  

The kids loved them!

See you all next week!  

1-19: Farm theme

P is for Petunia Pig!  We had a great time today learning about pigs.  We listened to the story of the three little pigs, we played a pig themed letter sound game, and we learned the nursery rhyme: this little piggy went to market in circle time.  We sang lots of songs and got all the wiggles out.  

First we practiced making the letter P by placing circle stickers on the letter.

Then we made Petunia Pig Puppets!

So fun!

They practiced their best pig impressions while I popped popcorn. 

We had popcorn and purple juice.  

Then we went upstairs for centers. 

In individual learning, the pasted Petunia Pig on a piece of brown paper and then used finger paint to put mud on her. 

I think they turned out rather well! :)

Bessie is always ready to be milked!

Such a fun day!

A few little extras...

During circle time we have been working on learning the chicken  dance.  Here's a clip so that they can practice at home if they'd like:  http://youtu.be/4xmV5uHWNag 

Also, we watched a darling little video about a wise little hen.  The kids loved it so again, here's the link if you want to show it to them at home: http://youtu.be/A5dowCyaP7I

I hope the links work. 

1-14 Farm Theme

Another fun farmy day!  We continued our exploration of eggs. Here are some of our precious moments.  

We made handprint chickens today. 

After art we learned all about eggs.  We talked about their shape, texture, weight, etc.  

Then we learned how to crack them and discussed what is inside.  

We mixed the egg and added a tiny bit of salt.  

They did so well!  I'm very proud of them.  This had the potential to be a disaster and it was wonderful instead. 

We cooked the eggs and discussed how the consistency changed as it cooked.  They each got a little bit and every single child ate some.  Way to go!!!!

Jaxon said, "this is yummy!"

Everly loved her eggs!

Yum!!!!  Good work everyone!

I put a worksheet in their folders for them to do at home.  It was from last week.  I had hoped to do it today but there just wasn't time.  

We had a few minutes of outside time at the end when the sun came out.  We are so happy to be able to go outside again!  

It was a magical day.  I really appreciate your sweet kids that make my job so fun.