Outdoor Classroom Day/Lag B'Omer

Global Outdoor Classroom Day and Lag B'Omer fell on the same day this year and the early childhood classes celebration was epic.  Just in time for the activities to begin, the rain stopped and the sun began to shine.  We spent nearly the entire day outside.

We began our day with dancing around the bonfire.

There were many different types of water play
activities for the children to  participate.

They created a rain gutter water maze.

The pool noodles and funnels made an interactive water wall.   

The water squirter cup races was very popular.

Painting a textured wall created with recycled materials.

The large green space allowed for lots of room for sack races.

Yesterday's rain made for the perfect mud puddle.
The rain boots have been one of the most used supplies in Ganon this year.

It was a treat to have play ground and outside time
with friends from the other classes.

"This is the best soup that we ever made!"

"Here! Try it, Mrs. Mahern!"

Natural materials and contact paper were used to make an art project  on the window.

They enjoyed playing a fishing game in the water table.

Slime? Goop? Science experiment?  I am not exactly sure, but it was  fun1

Lag B'Omer picnic with all the early childhood children.

His face might not agree, but he said that he liked it! :)

Pulling some weeds and preparing the garden box for planting.

Planting zucchini seeds.

Planting pumpkin seeds.

The giant sand box is always a favorite activity.  

Peyton released their butterflies.

Looking for bugs.

Climbing our favorite tree.

When the younger classes went home or to nap,
Ganon went back out for  a little more fun!

Indiana Learning Foundations:

SE4.1: Demonstrate relationship skills

APL1.2: Demonstrate interest and curiosity as a learner

APL2.1: Demonstrate development of flexible thinking skills during play

APL4.1: Demonstrate development of social interactions during play

SC1.1: Demonstrate ability to explore objects in the physical world

SC4.1: Demonstrate engineering design skills

SC3.1: Demonstrate awareness of life

CA3.1: Demonstrate creative expression through the visual art process

PHG3.1: Demonstrate development of fine and gross motor coordination