Art/Artist

This week we will be exploring art and learning about a few famous artists. We read Beautiful Oops!  At the beggining of the school year, we have a lot of kids tell us they can't do art. But by this time in the school year I am very proud of where my kiddos are at expressing themselves through their artwork and their confidence in using all the different art materials. 95% of our table activities are process art instead of product art. Product art is that cute little cookie cutter art where all of the kiddos looks the same and looks like the teacher did most of the work. Well, it looks like that because they did. While product art may be cute, I like the kiddos to express their own creativity. We put materials in front of them and they are able to create something beautiful! And the best part is they did it all on their own! This builds their self esteem and creates well rounded, free thinking, I CAN do this students!
For table time today we painted with many different painting options. Watercolor, paint dobbers and paint with brushes. We also started our big canvas for the children to add to all week.

Spring

We talked about what kind of weather we could have in the spring. We also reviewed the other 3 seasons and what kind of weather is typical for each one, but we live in Missouri... so you know! For table time we painted with soda/water bottles. I also had green paint with paintbrushes we ended up with some beautiful flower paintings!! We had 12 boys today YES 12 and only 4 girls. Needless to say we needed to get outside so thank goodness the rain held off until afternoon, and we had beautiful spring weather to get our energy out!!

Spring

Our VIP'S mommy came in and shared some of the things she does for work. She talked to the kiddos about exercise and shared some equipment. She also introduced us to her favorite exercise for preschoolers. . . A dance party! We danced to the Troll Soundtrack and the kiddos had so much fun! Before she left we shared some of our VIP'S favorite things and her mommy read one of her favorite books. Thank you so much for spending part of your day with us! For table time we painted with dandelions that one of my older preschoolers helped me pick! We also enjoyed the beautiful weather on the playground!
REMINDER - Parade shirt order forms need to be turned in by noon on March 30th. These are optional of course, but did you see them?? They are so cute!! :)