Mango and Jelly's Place Space Part 3

Over a span of two weeks the students worked on various aspects of Mango and Jelly’s play space, and used a variety of different materials.  They tried out different things (ramps, tunnels, holes, doors) and communicated with each other about what they should try next. Interspersed with their planning was friendly conversation about everything from what the guinea pigs might do, to playing at home with family, to things they enjoy at school to favorite foods.  It was fascinating listening to these discussions. I was so incredibly proud watching our students work together and problem solve, as well as be so creative in what they were making!

Then came time for a trial! The students decided that we should see if the play space worked for Mango and Jelly!

“Let’s try!” –Jimmy

“Yeah, let’s take them out and see what they think of it!”  -Dylan

“Let’s be careful so they are not scared.” –Mena

“Do you think they will explore it? Or just look at it?” –Jasper

“I hope they don’t run!” –Hudson

“They won’t. They know it is us.” –Maxton

“You’re right. They know we are safe and love them.” –Si-Yoon

So we let the guinea pigs out. The kids were incredibly respectful and gave them space to explore. They watched where they went, what they did, and quietly whispered to each other. At first Mango and Jelly were a little bit shy. A couple of the students suggested we put some of their favorite food in so they feel comfortable, and just like that the piggies were exploring! We notice they didn’t go to the top levels, they really liked the tunnel spaces, and then…

“Oh no! Jelly has tape stuck on her!”

We had to do some quick hairdressing on Jelly to get the tape out!

Friday Update and Pictures May 13

This week the students celebrated Dylan’s birthday by decorating cupcakes (HAPPY BIRTHDAY DYLAN!) Dylan’s mom brought a variety of toppings for the kids to try—thanks Bridget! Also thank you to Reema and Natasha who came in to make cake pops with the students!  We finally had everyone here, so we took some group pictures. J We also had a visitor (Ms. Erin who is a high school student at SAS) who did some sorting with the kids.  Another busy week!

Upcoming Dates and Things to Remember:

*Return library books and blue bags on Monday.

*Check the blog for pictures from this week!

*Thursday, May 19^th:  Pre K Visits KINDERGARTEN! (Students only) We will walk to the primary and visit kindergarten rooms, play on the k playground, listen to a story read by Mrs. Cuthbert (PS Librarian) and have a snack in the primary school cafeteria.

*Friday, May 20^th: CELEBRATION/PORTFOLIO SHARE starting at 8:15am(Parents are highly encouraged to attend this-It will be about 40 minutes long J)

*Thursday, May 26^th:  MAGIC SHOW (Students only)  We head to the kindergarten group room for a fun show at 9, and then have popsicles on the playground there after.

*Friday, May 27^th:  WET DAY/PAJAMA DAY!!!!!!!!!!

*We will put out the pool, play with shaving cream and get messy!

*Children should come to school with a bathing suit under their clothes. 

*Free Dress is fine to arrive in and Flip-flops or Crocs would be the best footwear.

*Please send a LABELED plastic bag with a LABELED towel and PAJAMAS!!!!    We will get cozy and do some reading together after our fun outside.

          *Apply sunscreen before coming to school and have your child bring a hat.

*Monday, May 23^rd: Vesak Day—NO SCHOOL

*Friday, June 3^rd:  Last Day of School!—11:30am dismissal

Friday Update May 6

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all our amazing moms!!!!  Your cutie has something special for you.  We hope you and your family enjoy this day.

Our explorations and activities included…

*Continuing to work on Mango and Jelly’s imaginary world!  Creativity, collaboration, problem solving were in high demand!

*Jasper’s mom came in to read with us in our cozy corner.

*Many of our students spent a lot of time in our Makerspace areas! There was a skateboard park and robot made that are amazing!

*Some of our students used the magnifying glasses to look for clues for dinosaur fossils—there was quite a hunt going on for awhile!

*We worked hard on some special things for a special person for this weekend!

*Malia’s mom Mina came in to celebrate Japan’s Children’s day!  Your child took home a beautiful fish with an explanation.  Thanks Mina!

*The students worked so hard to write letters to our moms and each other!

*We counted, played with patterns, used the 100 chart and talked about shapes.

SAVE THE DATE:

PRE-K CELEBRATION AND PORTFOLIO SHARING

The children have been working hard all year, and would like to celebrate!

Please join us to help celebrate our accomplishments, share our portfolios, and watch a slide show of our Pre K experiences.

Friday, May 20, 2016

8:15 am

E104 (our classroom)

*Please let me know if you CANNOT make it

Upcoming Dates and Things to Remember:

*Return library books and blue bags on Monday.

*Check the blog for pictures from this week!

*Thursday, May 19^th:  Pre K Visits KINDERGARTEN! (Students only) We will walk to the primary and visit kindergarten rooms, play on the k playground, listen to a story read by Mrs. Cuthbert (PS Librarian) and have a snack in the primary school cafeteria.

*Friday, May 20^th: CELEBRATION/PORTFOLIO SHARE starting at 8:15am(Parents are highly encouraged to attend this-It will be about 40 minutes long J)

*Thursday, May 26^th:  MAGIC SHOW (Students only)  We head to the kindergarten group room for a fun show at 9, and then have popsicles on the playground there after.

*Friday, May 27^th:  WET DAY/PAJAMA DAY!!!!!!!!!!

*We will put out the pool, play with shaving cream and get messy!

*Children should come to school with a bathing suit under their clothes. 

*Free Dress is fine to arrive in and Flip-flops or Crocs would be the best footwear.

*Please send a LABELED plastic bag with a LABELED towel and PAJAMAS!!!!    We will get cozy and do some reading together after our fun outside.

          *Apply sunscreen before coming to school and have your child bring a hat.

*Monday, May 23^rd: Vesak Day—NO SCHOOL

*Friday, June 3^rd:  Last Day of School!—11:30am dismissal