Lately, you’ve heard your child singing, “Fuzzy Caterpillar, wiggled up a tree. He wiggled long, he wiggled short, he wiggled right at me!” The Rainbow children welcomed some new friends into the classroom. Caterpillars! Housed inside a bungalow net, these critters crawled, munched and squirmed about on a daily basis. Our girls and boys were absolutely astounded by all the activity! Soon, these insects spun into chrysalids and, after a great deal of waiting…butterflies emerged! The Rainbow students all took turns acting out this process. They crawled through gross-motor tunnels, spinning, turning and emerging as beautiful toddler butterflies. They used scarves to flap their wings round and round! Wow! So long, butterflies!
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Ooey, Gooey, Slime
SLIME
Ingredients:
16 ounce box cornstarch
Water
Instructions:
Pour cornstarch into a small tub. Add ½ cup of water and mix. Continue to add more water to reach the slimy consistency you desire.
Starlight & Twilight
Messy, gooey, squishy! The afternoon Starlight Crew has been enjoying all things sensory. First, the children helped Ms. Karen and Ms. Alia create actual slime. Ew! Plunging their hands in, the children had an absolute blast rolling and stretching the substance. Forks, scissors and small cups were later introduced to further their investigation. They also had fun with Easy Dough. After mixing, the kiddos explored a variety of textures and color variations. Very fun and very hands-on!
During recent campus adventures, the Twilight friends began finding beautifully painted rocks left on pathways and playgrounds. Each totes a kind word or phrase such as “Peace,” “Breathe,” or “Just Be You.” The girls and boys wondered where these treasures came from! After a little snooping, Ms. Aislinn discovered that our neighbors, the LEAP Program, are currently embarking on a Kindness Rocks curriculum. The Twilight kiddos instantly expressed an interest in creating their own extension of kindness. After a Circle Time, discussion and brainstorming session, each child crafted their own “Kindness Card” for friends, teachers or family