// The Days Leading up to Thanksgiving //

I’m making my own apple tree.

I can count quantities 0 to 9 with the Spindle Boxes.

I can find the missing letters!

I’m an architect!

I can use a baster to transfer water.

I can carefully roll my rug.

// Curriculum Update: Week of November 5 //

This week in the Orange Room, we were busy workers  receiving lessons from our teachers and from our friends too. We enjoyed the warm fall days at the park and made the most of the rainy days, visiting the 6th floor and playing games in the classroom.  On Thursday we took a walk to our second emergency location. It was the perfect day for a walk and we safely made it there and back in record time!

// Photos: Week of November 5 //

Making the most of a rainy day.

I made a serious face out of rectangles!

I’m making my own apple tree.

I can carefully transfer small beads with a small spoon.

Putting the final touches on the Trinomial Cube.

I’m working on my fine-motor skills and math at the same time!

Showing a younger friend how to peel a clementine.

//Curriculum Update: Week of October 29 //

This week we enjoyed the beautiful Fall weather and collected leaves at the park. We noticed many changes with the season and went on a nature walk recording all the plants and animals we saw.  Most exciting of all, we carved a pumpkin and scooped out the pulp!

// Photos: Week of October 29 //

Say cheese!!! I love a healthy snack.

I’m working on my tripod grip with the leaf pin-pricking.

I’m learning the parts of a flower and drawing my own.

Getting help from an older friend feels good!

I’m stamping with apples!

// Week of October 22: Photos //

// Week of October 15: Curriculum Update//

This week we welcomed back Ms. Hala! We had a great time at the farm, riding on the hay ride, picking our pumpkins in a real pumpkin patch, and feeding the animals. We also enjoyed the crisp autumn air during recess time and began collecting fallen leaves for the classroom.

// Week of October 15: Photos //

Exploring lines and shapes with rubber bands and a pegboard.

Please take a moment to update your camera

I’m making my own Teens Beads work.

I’m working on my tripod grip with the chalkboard work.

We drew self-portraits after our author visit last week.

I can write and read with the Moveable Alphabet!

// Curriculum Update, week of Oct. 9 //

The children were introduced to more new works including many water-based and water-transfer works. They very excitedly began their first Art Class/project. In preparation for our upcoming farm field trip, we have started many new apple-themed works as well!

// Photos from the week of Oct. 9 //

Matching the Knobbed Cylinders.

Tracing metal insets.

Zoology studies.

Water transfer with a sponge.

Happy Birthday celebration!!!

Making a booklet for the Parts of an Apple.

Illustrating a Story Journal.

//Curriculum Update: Week of October 1 //

This week, Orange room children rehearsed for our Peace Day celebration and the HPMS birthday. We talked about fall arriving and the life cycle of an apple!

// Photos from the Week of Oct. 1 //

Preparing for map-making.

Making the pink tower together with a friend!

Matching shapes and colors.

Learning to write and erase with chalk.

Making shapes with hammer and nails.

I’m making the pattern with the knobless cylinders!

Counting beads for the Teens Boards.

// Week of Sept. 24: Curriculum Update //

This week, the children began their specials (Movement/PE, Music, and Spanish). They also continued exploring new works and new friendships. This gave the Kindergarteners the chance to practice their leadership while the younger friends learned more new works from them.

// Photos from the week of Sept. 24 //

Rubber band patterning

Younger friend working with an older friend

Sharing a fraction puzzle

Geometric Solids mystery game

Making a Rainbow Fish

Transportation by land, air, and water

Making my own North America map

// Curriculum Update for Week of Sept. 17 //

Orange Room children continued to learn and practice classroom and park ground rules this week. Our younger friends are often aided by our older friends, giving our older friends the opportunity to practice their leadership skills!

// Photos from the Week of Sept. 17 //

Counting out the 1-9 Hanging Bead Stair

Loving the Pink Tower

Spoon transfer with pom-poms

Learning 1-5 with ladybugs

Laying out the parts in the food chain

Push-pin punching for South America

// Week of Sept. 10: Curriculum Update //

This week in Orange Room we learned and reviewed Classroom ground rules. We learned how important our materials are and how to care for them. Orange Room welcomed more new friends this week and our older children modeled lessons for our younger friends.

// Photos from the week of Sept. 10 //

Elephant alphabet work

Assembling by shape and color.

Learning to make patterns with large beads.

Learning to discriminate by size with the knobbed cylinders.