In the mornings, the children have been quite interested in playing board games. Monopoly, Memory, Guess Who, Yahtzee and Honey Bee, are often played by groups of children at one time. It has been great watching the younger ones learn from the older ones. It's such a great opportunity for all ages to come together and connect with one another.
Hockey play offs have been a hot topic in the school age room with all ages. Thankfully Jana purchased some soft balls for the children to be using and they have been enjoying using them during outdoor play time. They have even been making fan signs and banners in the art center. It sure was exciting for everyone with the Jets in the playoffs!
Heather has noticed at the end of the day the children have been discussing the ever changing weather as the summer is approaching. The older children are eager to share their weather knowledge with their younger peers. They have been talking about the clouds and explaining to each other what is happening when the clouds fill with water and it rains or snows. It's so nice to observe these conversations and for children to share their knowledge and "teach" a friend!
The kinders were very excited about the sidewalk construction that happened in front of the center this month. They spent a lot of time watching and discussing the process and were particularly excited about the cement mixers! They filled a plastic jar with water and corn starch and took turns turning it, to keep the mixture from hardening - just like the cement trucks! They have also taken a lot of initiative helping with daily tasks like watering plants and even brining mail to the post office on our walks.
One more month of school and then it's summer vacation! We can't wait to have fun with all of the school agers over summer!!
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