A Wonderful Visit Day

We did other things today, but the most important part of our day was after nap.

Mrs. Medrano visited!

She arrived while some children were still napping, 

so first she visited with five children in Mrs. Horn's room.

For a little while they were just speechless. 

   They were definitely processing seeing their teacher with her baby.

After everyone was awake and cots put away, we asked Mrs. Medrano the questions we had about Mason. We know he:

• has rattles and books.
• likes his bath.
• eats about six times a day.
• still sleeps a lot because he is growing so fast.
• likes having his daddy give him a bottle.

The children made a book for her with advice for how to take care of baby Mason.

We shared that with her.

She even opened some gifts!

It was great to see her and baby Mason!

Other highlights from our day

Morning construction

A building with a big, large chimney

These guys love the challenge of a puzzle.

We put on our coats in walk over to the commons.

The boys played for awhile at one of the window seats.

You'll need to ask them what they were playing.

During center time, the doctor play was very popular again. The doctors treated many patients today.

Mrs. Cruz even received treatment.

The rain continued, so we went to the gym.

They loved playing with the basketballs and hula hoops.

Our story today, Katie Goes to the Doctor, told us about what happens when we need to visit the doctor because we are sick.

During Jesus time, we re-read Surprise, Surprise, which tells about Peter being freed from jail by an angel. That was definitely a surprising experience.

Telling the Good News and Doctoring

 Welcome back, friends!

For the sign in today, 
the children answered the question, 
"Do you have the letter "h" in your name?" 
They signed their name on the "yes" sheet or the "no" sheet.

Everyone settled in quickly this morning.

We are grateful for the rain delay, so we could play outside.

While outside, we checked on the nest and noticed some rabbit droppings.

We are amazed by the growth of the gladiola bulbs.

The doctor props really enhanced our play today. 

The doctors provided excellent care for the patient.

Other important work happened around the room 

in addition to the doctoring work.

During center time, we read My Friend the Doctor.

Our Bible story book, Surprise, Surprise taught us about Peter. He was very brave when soldiers put him in prison, because he was telling people about Jesus. He and his friends were surprised that an angel led him safely out of the prison.

Enjoying the day and celebrating

As we walked to the playground, 

we waved and said, "Good Morning!" 

to the geese eating their breakfast on the soccer field.

Seeing what happens when something is dropped down the drain

A special outside picnic snack and a special treat

Anabelle brought cupcakes for her last day.

Thank you, Anabelle! They were wonderful!

God's blessings to you!

Center Time Fun!

A carefully designed structure

Partners creating

Caring for the sick

Mrs. Lohman needed treatment. 

The medical team gave her sleep medicine and then treated her ailments.

Still three eggs

Can't wait to check the nest on Monday!

During Jesus time, we sang "Go Tell."

Pentecost and Community

Happy Thursday from our class!

Because of the rain, 

we headed to the commons for our movement time.

This group chose to play "Duck, Duck, Goose."

The last time we danced with GoNoodle, some children had a hard time seeing the screen. 

Today we figured out how to solve this problem. Someone suggested the tallest children be in the back and the shorter children in the front. 

So they are lined up by height. 

So, the four tallest children were in the back,

four shortest children in the front, 

and the four children of medium height in the middle. This definitely helped!

Center Time

The block team created an amazing structure.

The kitchen materials were used for doctor equipment to treat a number of patients, including Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Lohman. 

They also painted our second circle collage.  It's great to observe them talking with one another about their painting as they work.

Yay! The sun came out!

Some amazing tricks!

Wow! The nest has eggs! 

The children wanted 

another picture taken of the nest. 

To our surprise the nest now has three beautiful robin's eggs. 

Anticipating Pentecost

As the children arrive, they quickly signed their name and began their search for a morning activity.

This morning their choices included magna tile building, preparing food in the kitchen, and cutting play dough.

The creation station was also bustling as children cut out flames, created their own butterflies, and folded paper into baskets.

When we arrived at chapel, we noticed the red paraments in the chancel.

 Mrs. Stuhr led chapel. She talked about growing in our knowledge of Jesus through worship and learning about His word. One of the members of our class received her Baptismal remembrance gift.

Our new project during centers was a cooperative circle painting project.

Many children added circles to our collage. For our first experience they did an awesome job!

While children were painting, others were creating in other parts of the room.

Butterflies and Pentecost

Our plants are growing! 

It's probably time for the beans be planted outside. 

 Since it rained this morning, 

we went to the Commons for our gross motor time.  

This one is a hoola hoop expert!

When we returned to the room, we moved and danced to "Cat Party" and "Get Yo Body Movin'."

We are now at 8 of 10 songs before we move up a level. Our current champ is Plunky Robinson.

Whenever we notice the growing beans, we think of Jack and the Beanstalk. Our book today was a fun version of that fairy tale, Jack and the Jelly Bean Stalk. 

During centers, the last two portraits were completed. The children's amazing portraits will be tuck in their portfolio.

Around the room the children were so busy!  

They were building water machines, coloring, painting, creating, and playing Jenga.

Their blob painting butterflies are almost completed and are being hung in the hallway.

The Bible story this week is Pentecost. Mrs. Lohman told the story using some fun props.

We were grateful the rain stopped and we were able to enjoy some time outside.