The hammock is up and so summer is officially around the corner. The carwash was re-instated and the kids happily became car washers and construction crew. Picnics are happening both inside and out and our mud kitchen, which had been ignored a bit has had new interest.
We kicked off May with our May Day celebration, dancing around the May Pole. This has ushered in several other ring games with the children that we sing and dance to each day. Dancing in a circle together is a practice that spans many cultures. It's a wonderful exercise for the older children who are ready for more difficult circle time exercises. Staying in one place ready to hold hands and shift directions, not going too fast or too slow, demands a significant amount of body control. It's an excellent preparation for kindergarten.
We kicked off May with our May Day celebration, dancing around the May Pole. This has ushered in several other ring games with the children that we sing and dance to each day. Dancing in a circle together is a practice that spans many cultures. It's a wonderful exercise for the older children who are ready for more difficult circle time exercises. Staying in one place ready to hold hands and shift directions, not going too fast or too slow, demands a significant amount of body control. It's an excellent preparation for kindergarten.
Our nursery time has been switched a bit so that we can enjoy the cool mornings before the playground gets super sunny and hot. We've had a very vigorous circle time with many gross motor movements during the song of "I Traveled Over Land and Sea". I know it's been a success when they are panting at the end. It's a great way to wind down after being outside and to prepare for our snack.
For Mother's day, the children wound ribbon around wreath forms and beaded some wire to make a little bird feeder. It's fun to watch the children carefully pick out the colors they think their moms will like best, and they usually choose very well!
For Mother's day, the children wound ribbon around wreath forms and beaded some wire to make a little bird feeder. It's fun to watch the children carefully pick out the colors they think their moms will like best, and they usually choose very well!
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