A Wonderful Week in Early Preschool

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Happy Birthday Grace

Dear parents,

Welcome back to our blog! This week has been full of wonderful learning experiences in our Early Preschool classroom. From exploring books in the library to engaging in hands-on science and literacy activities with clay, the children have been curious, active, and excited to learn. We had an amazing week together, and we hope you enjoy reading about all the fun and meaningful moments we shared!

Large group

Our most recent large group sessions have been interactive and enjoyable! We started by singing our “Good Morning” song, which helped the children settle in for the day. After that, we took attendance together. It was a special moment because for most days this week, we had a full class. When we asked, “Who is here and who is not here?” the children happily responded, “Everyone is here!” which made the group feel joyful and connected.

We also used our happy face and sad face chart. This week, there were no pictures on the sad face, so when we asked how many were on that side, the children were curious and a bit confused. This gave us a great opportunity to introduce the concept of zero, explaining that zero means nothing. The children began to understand and use this idea during counting.

After that, we practiced counting numbers together and moved on to discussing the weather. We explored five different types of weather and talked about the day of the week. The children enjoyed singing another song related to the days of the week, which helped reinforce their learning in a fun way.

To finish, we read “Where is Spot?”, and the children were highly engaged, listening carefully and participating throughout the story.

Library

Our library session was calm, enjoyable, and full of excitement for reading. Before we began exploring the books, we gathered together and sang two songs. This helped the children settle down, feel relaxed, and get ready for the session. They joined in happily, singing along and showing great enthusiasm.

After our songs, we invited the children to explore the library shelves. They were very excited to choose books on their own, taking their time to look through different options. Some children carefully flipped through the pages, while others shared books with their friends, pointing at pictures and talking about what they saw. It was wonderful to see their curiosity and growing interest in books.

The children were encouraged to sit comfortably and “read” in their own way, whether by looking at pictures, telling stories, or simply enjoying the experience of holding a book. They showed independence in making their own choices and confidence in exploring different types of books.

At the end of the session, each child selected a book to take home. This was a special moment, as they were proud of their choices and excited to share their books with their families.

Gymnastics

This week, our gymnastics activity focused on crawling inside hula hoops. We arranged the environment by placing hula hoops on the floor and positioning a mattress inside them, creating a safe and comfortable space for the children to explore movement.

Before starting the main activity, we began with a variety of warm-up exercises to prepare their bodies. The children practiced simple movements such as going up and down, lying down, and moving their legs in different directions. These warm-ups helped them loosen their muscles, improve flexibility, and get ready for the activity. The children were excited and actively participated in each exercise.

After the warm-up, we clearly explained the activity and demonstrated how to crawl carefully inside the hula hoops. The children took their time to try it one by one, showing patience and focus. It was wonderful to see how they followed instructions and gradually became more confident. They were doing great, supporting each other, and enjoying the process.

This activity is very important for young children’s development. Crawling through the hula hoops helps strengthen their gross motor skills, coordination, and balance. It also supports muscle development, especially in their arms, legs, and core. In addition, activities like this encourage spatial awareness, as children learn to move their bodies within a defined space.

Beyond physical benefits, the activity also promotes listening skills, patience, and confidence. By taking turns and completing the task, children learn to follow instructions and build self-control. Repeating movements in a safe and playful environment helps them feel more secure and motivated to try new challenges.

We are proud to see that our students were engaged, careful, and proud of their efforts. It was a joyful and meaningful activity that supported both their physical and developmental growth.

Literacy

This week in our Early Preschool class, our literacy activity focused on building connections between animals and the products they give us. We continued from last week’s activity to help the children strengthen their understanding through repetition and practice.

We introduced the children to familiar animals such as a cow, a bee, and a chicken. On the other side, we placed pictures of milk, honey, and eggs. The children were given markers and encouraged to match each animal with the correct product by drawing lines between them. This simple but engaging activity helped develop their early literacy skills, including recognition, association, and fine motor control.

As we had practiced a similar activity last week, the children showed great improvement and confidence this time. Many of them were able to remember the correct matches and complete the task with minimal support. It was wonderful to see their excitement and focus as they worked through the activity.

Overall, the children did a great job. They were engaged, eager to participate, and proud of their work. Repeating the activity helped reinforce their learning, and it was clear that they are beginning to understand these important connections more clearly.

Science

Our science session this week was very exciting as we began a new hands-on project using clay. This project is connected to our learning about animals, and over the next three to four weeks, we will be exploring the life cycle of a chicken.

To start the project, the children worked with clay to create eggs. They were very curious and engaged, asking questions like, “what are we making?” and showing excitement as they explored the material. We explained that this is part of a bigger project and that they will learn step by step how a chicken grows from an egg.

The children practiced rolling the clay with their hands to form egg shapes. This activity helped develop their fine motor skills while also encouraging creativity and patience. Each child created their own clay egg, and they were proud of their work.

During the activity, we introduced simple concepts about chickens. We talked about how a chicken lays eggs and how those eggs can grow into baby chicks. We also discussed what we get from chickens, such as eggs for food and, for some people, meat. This helped the children begin to understand the importance of chickens in our daily lives.

This week was just the beginning of our project. In the coming weeks, we will continue to build on this learning by exploring the different stages of the chicken life cycle.

Art

Our art activity this week was a continuation of last week’s creative work. The children were very excited to build on what they had already started and explore new ways of expressing their creativity. This week, we focused on making heart and star shapes using different materials and techniques. For the heart, we introduced a fun and sensory activity using seeds. The children painted the seeds in different colors and then carefully placed them onto the heart shape. This helped them practice patience, focus, and fine motor skills as they picked and arranged each seed.

For the star, we used a stick and encouraged the children to put it in their On star. They enjoyed touching the textures, choosing colors, and expressing their ideas through art. Each child’s work looked different, which made the activity even more special and meaningful. Throughout the session, the children were engaged, curious, and proud of what they created. This activity not only supported their creativity but also helped develop their hand-eye coordination and concentration. In the end, our students not only love the final product, but enjoyed the entire process as well!