This weeks recap!
Why is sensory play important?
Sensory Play enhances learning through hands-on activities that stimulate the Child’s senses. This is a great way for children to explore the world they live in! Sensory Play supports language development, cognitive growth, fine and gross motor skills, problem solving skills, and social interaction.
Such a vital part of being a young toddler is exploration through the fingers and hands.
This week the 1A class has had its first curriculum celebration of the school year- focusing on sensory exploration. The 1A children and their parents were given the option of making and exploring a sensory material ( Paint, oobleck, cloud dough, water, or clay), and they all chose cloud dough.
As the parents made and explored the sensory provocation, we asked that they observe their children.
What verbal and or non-verbal communication did your child express while setting up/exploring the sensory activity?
What verbal and or non-verbal communication did your child express while engaging in the activity?
We are already receiving some of the parents' observations, and we will be displaying them in the 1A classroom soon, for all to see.
Thank you, 1A families, for joining us and participating in the curriculum celebration.
Cooking with Ms. Diana/ Social-Emotional Development!
This week the 1A and 1B children made cranberry sauce with pineapples and pears!
Hands-on cooking activities help children develop confidence and skill.
Following recipes encourages children to be self- directed and independent. It also teaches them to follow directions and develop problem-solving skills.
Thank you, 1A families! Have a lovely Thanksgiving break.