Using our multi-sensory approach, playdoh and dry erase markers helped the children practice writing letters T, Y and Z. Using different textures and different manipulatives helps enhance the motor memory.
Using our multi-sensory approach, playdoh and dry erase markers helped the children practice writing letters T, Y and Z. Using different textures and different manipulatives helps enhance the motor memory.
Focusing on the letter T, the boys and girls did an excellent job of not only mastering the T sound, but coming up with words that begin with the /t/ sound. A few of the words that came to mind are: train, tooth, teeth, Tyrannosaurus Rex, top and tiger. The children used glue to write the letter T, and then use tissue paper to create a T on top of the T.
We started off our week on a healthy note! These little chefs really got into the cooking mode while chopping and mixing a delicious Aussie Rice Salad. It wouldn’t be complete without sampling a little taste of our ingredients along the way. Using fresh red peppers, onions, cilantro, corn and peas, the children were able to add more or less of what they liked. This is a recommended recipe to all!
Aussie Rice Salad
-3 cups jasmine rice, cooked
-1/2 cup peas
-1 onion, chopped
-1 small can corn
-1 red pepper, diced
-bacon bits
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon mayonaise
1 tablespoon allspice
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or coriander
Today the children sharpened their scissor skills while cutting out the waves of the ocean. These tricky turns helped reinforce how to turn the paper to get into difficult spots. Holding their hands closer to the portion of the paper that is being cut helps with motor control as well. Creating their own ocean scene challenged their motor skills!
As we travel through The Great Barrier Reef this month, we will be discovering sea life of all kinds. Today, the children put their fine motor skills to work while creating starfish and designing their own fish from The Great Barrier Reef. Fingertips were in full gear while positioning glue and sand just right to make a star. Next, the boys and girls practiced their pencil grip while uncovering color on their very own scratch fish.
Preschool children are fascinated with astronauts, stars and the moon. What a perfect time
to introduce them to space.
While introducing the letter T, the boys and girls practiced their counting and letter recognition. We brainstormed words that begin with T: tooth, toe, ten and tire, just to name a few, then the children came up and found a specific number and assigned it to a letter T. Practicing our double digit letter recognition proved to an excellent exercise!
February 2nd never goes unnoticed! Today, the children learned what a groundhog is, where it lives and who the most famous groundhog in the world is. After watching a video of Punxatawny Phil, the children made their very own groundhogs. We also worked on our cognition with groundhog concentration. Have you asked your child if Phil saw his shadow today?
Creative Tots has specialized in the private education of both toddlers and preschool age children for over 15 years. We began in the heart of Madeira and now also have a new Mason location. We are specifically designed to focus on early childhood development for children ages 18 months to 5 years.
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