News of the Day 9-9-2008

• During arrival we worked with play dough and looked at books
  
• During Hello Meeting we sang a new hello greeting to the tune Frere Jacques and also did our slipper greeting (the favorite I guess). We read 'Stanley Mows the Lawn' and discussed our news of the day (I ask each child if they have any events they want to share during arrival and then relate them to the group during Hello Meeting - Soon the children will share these events themselves)
  
• During Explore we used blue and yellow play dough (inspired by last week's reading of 'Little Blue and Little Yellow') and ended up with green dough! We transferred the dough to the kitchen which may or may not have been a good idea and continued on with some wonderful dramatic kitchen play. Some of us built a rocket with shapes at the light table while others created a garage for vehicles with unit blocks
  
• For snack we had crackers and peaches
• For Morning Meeting we read Cookies Week and talked about the days we are at the BB and the days when we are not
  
• No outside today due to rain so the water table was introduced and we had a ball adding color to the water... first blue, then yellow, and finally red. All 6 children worked great at the table together!
  
• After lunch we looked at books together and Andy introduced the game Snail's Pace Race
  

News of the Day 9-4-2008

• During arrival we worked with play dough and also used Unifix cubes to make a long train the length of the meeting roo,
• During Hello Meeting we sang a hello greeting and also did our slipper greeting. We read 'Little Yellow and Little Blue'
  
• During Explore some of created treasure maps while others dressed up in the dramatic play area
  
• For snack we had apples and cheerios
• Outside we played on the swingset and worked on the lilac area by the Big Maple
  
• During lunch we talked about favorite foods and played "raise your hand if you like..."
• After lunch we looked at books together and Andy read 'Jane and the Dragon'

Welcome To The "Stinky Cave"

The development of a group identity can often take some time. In two days this group is already showing signs that they will gel splendidly! After playing in various groupings during outside time, we all ended up together in the lilacs by the Big Maple. Unfortunately the compost bin hadn't been turned often enough, leading to the affectionate moniker "The Stinky Cave."

First Day - Wednesday Group

...and away we go! What a wonderful first day. All of the children dove right into the day. Playdough was the big hit, but going "shopping" was also a choice activity. For snack we had apples and pretzels. Outside we practiced on the swings and going down the slide. We were firefighter and climbers in the lilacs. During lunch we sang: Oh My, I Want a Piece of Pie! Take Time in Life. I've Been Working on the Railroad. 5 Green and Speckled Frogs. 5 Little Ducks. AND Oh My! again... whew! After lunch we read 'In The Night Kitchen' and then drew with marker and crayons and used LOTS of tape. We had a fun first day.

The First Day (reloaded)

While Isaac and Anika discussed which
direction the fire truck should go...




Otis and Rowan devised a plan to spring Lily from the BB!

Beautification Continues...

A quick shout out to the garden fairy who sneakily potted and arranged a beautiful container garden! We at the BB appreciate your efforts muchly!!!

In The Books

So with some anxiety and lots of excitement we made it through the first official day of the Blue Bungalow! I thought perhaps I was in for some trouble when at 8:30 I was asked: "is it time for lunch?" (8-1? I meant 8-9:30). But it was only uphill from there. Today we played in the blocks and made a road and garage. We played in the kitchen and wore baker's caps. We kept returning to the playdough for more and more rolling! A treasure map was made with X marking the spot. Outside, after determining the swingset needed some more stabilization, we were firefighters and drew fireworks on the driveway with chalk. It was a great first day!