Math Today

Today we combined two favorite math activities into one brand-new game! Each child received a hundreds chart and a cup of 20 gems.

We started by pointing to and naming different numbers on the chart. Then we played Splat, a class favorite! Children took turns hitting a number with a swatter and identifying the number they hit.

Here’s the twist: after naming their number, each child counted out that many gems and placed them on their chart.  Adding the gems made the game more challenging and even more fun! 

Indiana Learning Foundations

M1.1 Demonstrate strong sense of counting 

M1.2 Demonstrate understanding of written numerals 

M1.3 Recognition of number relations

November Self Portraits

 The November self portraits have a fall vibe. The children used fall colors of chalk and oil pastels to create the background. Then, they added their self portraits and names.

Indiana Learning Foundations

APL3.1: Demonstrate development of sustained attention and persistence

ELA1.2: Demonstrate expressive communication

SE1.1: Demonstrate self awareness and confidence

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

New Art Techniques in the Art Atelier

🎨 Creativity was in full swing in the art atelier today! 🎨

This morning, the children explored some brand-new art techniques:

Wire, bead & button sculptures. Twisting and threading wire through colorful beads and buttons took focus, fine motor strength, and lots of imagination.

Collaborative sculptures. Working together with styrofoam, golf tees, rubber bands, and pipe cleaners, the children built shared creations, negotiating ideas and adding to each other’s work.

Squeegee painting. Dragging paint across the paper with squeegees created bold, sweeping designs and gave the children a fresh way to experience color and movement.

Rainbow collages. Collage continues to be a class favorite! Choosing, arranging, and layering colors and shapes lets each child make their own artistic decisions.

Through open-ended exploration, the children practice problem solving, teamwork, and self-expression, all while having fun. It was a creativity-filled morning! 

Indiana Learning Foundations

CA3.1 Demonstrate creative expression through the visual art process or experience 

CA3.2 Demonstrate creative expression through visual art production and presentation

CA3.3 Demonstrate creative expression through art appreciation

PHG3.1 Demonstrate development of fine and gross motor coordination