Creation

Our curriculum for the fall semester involves learning about creation.  Each week or two we will take time to learn about a feature of God's plan for our world.  One of the very best ways to teach children about creation is to allow children to be creators.

The Bunnies rolled marbles covered in gold and white paint over black paper to represent light and dark.

On a different day, they painted bubble wrap with white and gold paint, then pressed a large piece of blue paper on top and rubbed to print the "stars" on the paper.
There will be many more opportunities to be creators and the weeks go by...stay tuned!

Stacking and Stacking and Stacking

One day we had these builders.  They aren't particularly special or unique, but they do fit together nicely and they are easy for little hands to manipulate.  We had one Bunny in particular who spent most of her day around these builders.  At one point she asked Mrs. Magee for help to hold the tower steady while she made it as tall as she possibly could.

Once we see a child really excited about a particular toy or skill, it's our job to help the child fully explore his or her interest.  So, the next day we hauled in Unifix cubes which can be assembled in a similar way.  We cleared off an entire shelf and turned her loose. 

LOOK what happened!!!

With incredible determination, she diligently stacked the cubes and laid them out to cover the ENTIRE length of the shelf.  Amazing!!

The Sensory Table

One of the most favorite places in our Bunny Rabbit room is the sensory table.  It's a big tub and each week there is something different there.  Beans, birdseed, rice, pasta, pompom balls, pine cones, beads (and many others) are all items we will have in our sensory table.

Already we have two little girls who ADORE the sensory table.

It feels great to run your hands through cut up Mardi Gras beads!  By the way, if you have extras at your house that you want to get rid of, send them our way!

The Beginning

At the beginning of the year, we primarily see children playing alone.

This is very normal!  The children don't know each other yet.  Plus, the room is filled with toys and activities they have never seen before.  The Bunnies are so very eager to try it all out that they prefer to go it alone.

Before long, they will be enjoying each other's company in duos and trios. 

First Day Fun

Simple is best on the first day. 

Basic office supplies...

Fresh squishy playdough...

Happy faces!!  It's going to be a great year!

Welcome!

Welcome to a new year in Bunny Rabbits class!  Check this blog often to see what the kids are doing and feel free to share the blog address with grandparents who might want to peek in on their grandkids.

Mrs. O'Connor and Mrs. Magee are looking forward to a fantastic year!