Just Going To The Dentist

Our Theme this week was "Healthy Teeth" for the week preceding Valentine's Day. For fun I did a little Conversation Starter with the boys and I got some interesting answers.
We had a "before" and "after" session to see what we learned. Here's how it went

"Before the theme" Conversation Starter: To make sure our teeth are healthy, we visit a dentist. What happens during a check up? Do you like going to the dentist? Why?  (note: none of the children have went to the dentist before so keep this in perspective)

Macoy (age 3) I get something - Yes - Get medicine there

Ben (age 2) Night - yes - Night * I think he had a short nights' sleep before daycare that day in his defense*

Hadley (age 3) We go to the doctor - Yes - Because we have to go to the doctor *he will be a very disciplined adult I believe :)

Weston: (age 4) You can get a toy - Yes - Because you can get new teeth * so there is some hope

"AFter the theme" same Conversation Starter:

Ben: (age 2)  Sad dentist - yes - Doctor get a sucker * in the story we read on Wednesday little Ben has retained that Little Critter was a bit sad and in the end he got a sucker. After all, candy is a big deal at age 2!!

Hadley: (age 3) We be happy?  -No- Because  * It seems my 'disciplined theory' is challenged

Macoy: (age 3) Get a toy at the dentist - Yes - Get a dot on your finger * Still remembering his painful doctor's visit poor guy

Weston: (age 4) You close your eyes tight because you don't want to see a needle - Yes - You can get bubble gum * again a story memory of that darned needle. Ug! of all the story parts to remember.

In conclusion......alas, my work here is not done.

A Letter to The President

Monday is Presidents Day, the day we celebrate our country's founding fathers.

So we decided to get a jump start this morning on a bit of talking about what we would do if we were president.

This led to a brainstorm of what we think we would want to say to the current president in a letter from the children in our home daycare......

It's said that a letter will get us stickers & such.

What a great motivater!!!

Here is our version.

I hope you'll enjoy their thoughts

We adults have much to talk to our children about.

So....

Talk With Your Children.....A Lot

February 2012, Party Info

Following the 'rectangle' shape path & Hide-n-Seek the Hearts are 2 activities we didn't get listed on the printed newsletter.

Dear Families,

Even if your child is not able to attend, we will have treat bags for them. We won’t let anyone feel left out.  I have always had parties at 10 am for best attendance. The times I have attempted  afternoon parties, someone always leaves before we are done. Parents’ schedules are never perfect (just like life) and this is just what has always worked best after 15+ years of trial and error. If sending Valentine cards or treats, just place your child’s name on each one and they can pass them out without any problem. To have enough for all the children above 1 yr, (Desmond is pretty close) you will need 10 cards or treats. Your discretion on either one and as always, this is NOT obligatory.     Thanks!!

Book orders available for February if interested.  Again, ordering is optional. If doing so, make checks out to myself or send cash as I do online orders via my checking account.  Due date is Friday, Feb.17.

Have a wonderful week!!            Stephanie

Learning Centers

Language: “Explore” magazines from MO. Conservation Dept. – Weekly Readers & activity pages – Phonics game – Who’s in your heart? Group Conversation –

Math: Same/different color page – same/different discrimination w/people, beanbags, etc – Don’t Eat Flash!! (party game)

Science:

Manipulatives: Cutting shape practice – How fast can you match the hearts? – Fill & dump & stack blocks

Art: Color dog pages – Fill you grocery cart (healthy foods recognition) – Chalk board writing – Trace hearts page -

Dramatic Play: Post office play –

 We experienced………

·         1 to 1 correspondence w/1 stamp to 1 envelope

·         Paperpunch practice(strengthening fingers for prewriting skills)

·         Writing letters on envelopes

·         Folding & filling envelopes

·         Much language interaction & social skills demonstrated

Examples: “Don’t tear it up”

“Do you know how to write your name?”

“This is fun!”

“It worked!! See Brilyn??”

Large Muscles: Soccer play – Happy Hearts Exercises

Music:”Baby band” song - Sing &pass beanbag @ circle time – “Freeze dance” w/banjo music – Song Stash Singing – Skinamarink Song practice

Story List

If You’re Angry & You Know It    Time for Bed

Froggy Bakes a Cake        Wibble Wobble     

Goldilocks & the 3 Bears          Sweet Hearts          

Just Going to the Dentist  

Alice in Wonderland :a curious counting book

& many more!!!