Learning Through Little Eyes

Samrawit, Afomiya
16 hours ago
5 min read

Dear Parents,

We’ve had a fun and busy week in Early Preschool, full of learning and excitement! The children enjoyed exploring new activities, singing songs, reading stories, and practicing their movement skills. Each activity helped them grow, learn, and build confidence while having lots of fun together!

Large Group

Our most recent large group sessions continued to be a delight! This is an important time for us to communicate and set the tone for our day. We began by greeting each other and sharing about our morning; what we ate, how we felt, or anything special we did before coming to school. After sharing time, we sang our “Good Morning” song together, which always brings lots of smiles and excitement.

Next, we took attendance and invited the children to count the attendance picture cards. We also practiced counting the numbers displayed on the wall, which helped strengthen number recognition and counting skills.

During story time, we read a book titled “All About Me”. This story opened a meaningful discussion about body parts and helped students make connections to themselves and others. After our story, we enjoyed a short water break, giving both students and teachers time to drink water and refresh.

Art

Our latest art session was a joyful and sensory-rich experience where the children explored colors through feet stamping. We began by taking the class outdoors, creating a relaxed and open space for creativity. Once outside, everyone carefully removed their shoes and socks, which already brought excitement as the children prepared for something new and different. We all sat together on the mat, and the teachers introduced the activity, explaining step by step how we would use our feet to make colorful art.

We talked about the two colors we would be using: yellow and red, and invited each child to choose the color they preferred. Many children eagerly pointed to their favorite color, while others thoughtfully decided which one they wanted to try. After choosing, we took turns so that every child had their special moment to create.

When it was their turn, each child sat comfortably on a chair. They gently dipped their little feet into the paint tray with the color they selected. The feeling of the cool, squishy paint made many of them giggle and smile. Then came the best part: stamping their painted feet onto a large sheet of paper. They pressed down, lifted their feet, and looked with amazement at the bright footprints they had created.

Some children experimented by stamping more than once, while others took their time to admire the shape of their footprints. Throughout the activity, the children were engaged, curious, and full of joy. They enjoyed the sensory experience of the paint, the chance to choose their own color, and the excitement of seeing their artwork appear right in front of them.

This activity not only encouraged creativity but also supported sensory exploration, decision-making, and confidence. The children were proud of their work, and the whole session was filled with laughter, learning, and colorful fun.

Library

Our library session was a calm, engaging, and meaningful experience for our early preschool students. Library time is always special because it helps children build a love for books, stories, and quiet exploration.

To begin, we gathered together on the carpet and talked about how we take care of books—turning pages gently, holding the book with two hands, and returning it to the shelf when we are finished. This helps the children learn responsibility and respect for shared materials.

After our short discussion, the teacher introduced a story of the day. We looked at the front cover, talked about the title, and asked the children questions like, “What do you think this story is about?” This encourages early thinking skills, curiosity, and language development.

As we read the story, the children listened attentively, looked closely at the pictures, and responded with excitement. They pointed to characters, repeated familiar words, and made connections to their own experiences. Some students even predicted what might happen next, showing growing comprehension skills.

Once the story was finished, the children had the opportunity to explore the library shelves. They took turns choosing books that interested them—some picked books with animals, others chose books with colors, shapes, or familiar characters. The students enjoyed sitting on the carpet or at a small table while flipping through the pages, describing what they saw, and sharing their books with friends.

The session ended with everyone helping to clean up and return the books to their places. The children were proud to be responsible library helpers.

Math

For our math session today, we introduced a hands-on activity using simple materials: a plate, a color cup, and dried corn. First, each child received a plate and a colored cup. After everyone was ready, we handed out the corn. As soon as they saw the materials, the children became very excited and eager to start.

The goal of the activity was to count the corn and place them into the matching color cup. However, many of the children naturally focused on color matching, carefully looking at their cup and placing the corn pieces inside. Even though the focus shifted from counting to sorting, this was still a wonderful learning opportunity that supported color recognition and early math skills.

The activity quickly turned into a moment of teamwork and cooperation. The children were helping their friends, showing and sharing their corn, and even guiding others to the correct cup. They were laughing, smiling, and enjoying the process together. Some students teamed up, sitting close and comparing their cups while others encouraged their friends as they filled their own.

Overall, the session was full of fun, excitement, and meaningful learning. The children practiced sorting, built early math understanding, strengthened teamwork, and enjoyed a playful and engaging experience.

Literacy

Our literacy session today focused on copying hand signs, and it was a very engaging and exciting experience for the children. We began by introducing different hand signs and demonstrating each one slowly so the students could observe and understand how to position their fingers and hands.

The children were very interested and curious. They watched carefully and tried their best to copy each sign. Some students practiced several times until they got it right, while others confidently showed their signs to their friends. There was a lot of encouragement, teamwork, and joyful learning throughout the activity.

Copying hand signs is not only fun—it also plays an important role in early literacy development. This activity helps children strengthen their fine motor skills, improves their hand–eye coordination, and supports finger control, which are all essential for future writing skills. It also helps them build focus, memory, and visual recognition, as they must observe the sign and recreate it with their hands.

Overall, the children enjoyed the session and showed great effort and determination. They were proud of themselves, and the activity supported both their literacy development and their confidence.