You Don’t Scare Me!
Posted by Faith Barbuto
With spooky season upon us, it was a good time to talk to our 5th grade buddies about things that scare us! After reading a little bit of a story about imaginary fears, we sat in a circle and voiced our biggest fears. There was some discrepancy between what scares a PK student and a 5th grader but some we could all agree on. Witches and giant spiders were a “Nope!” from all! After our group discussion, partners returned to their seats and worked on facing our fears by writing them down. Each 5th grader wrote their PK buddy’s fears and the younger students illustrated them. Together, we talked about whether these are things to really be afraid of or figments of our imagination. We took the power back by yelling “You don’t scare Me!” at our papers. Then we crumpled them up, tore them to bits, and threw them in the trash. Take that scary monsters!
Drumming!
Posted by Megan Kirk
Students in PreK were very excited to transfer their beat work to the drums in class recently! We have been working on finding the steady beat in many different tempos and PreK used the drums to show their new skills!
Welcome to the Garden!
Posted by Faith Barbuto
This week the PreK got meet our new garden expert, Amie Hall! I was expecting a tour of the garden but this was much more. First, we learned some magic numbers for square gardening. Things got hands on with students getting to “plant” felt fruits and vegetables on a brown felt garden. Then we headed over to the real garden where Ms. Amie showed us some of things growing. We harvested peppers and brought them back to the kitchen where they became Sloppy Joe’s for lunch! The sun was strong that day so we helped the garden by watering the plants. We can not wait to go back again!
Art in “Plein Air”
Posted by Alice DesGranges
Kindergarten and PreK students took advantage of the beautiful weather to create art in “plein-air”. Outdoor art is a wonderful way to enjoy nature, engage our senses, and sharpen our observational skills. Our beautiful Unquowa garden provided the perfect setting for the class to draw plants and caterpillars while enjoying the aroma of the herbs grown here.
Warming up with Ballet!
Posted by Megan Kirk
Students in both PreK and Kindergarten were so excited to use the bar this week in performing arts! We talked about how the bar is used as a tool for balance when we are warming up our bodies! Students learned a basic port de bra, demi plie and releve! It was a beautiful and fun start to class!
Summer Deep Play for Kids Session!
Posted by Faith Barbuto
This summer I was excited to bring some of the fun new techniques I learned about Deep Play for Kids to my beloved PK students and some new friends too. Each class we explored mindfulness, movement, and breathing techniques. Focusing on a different theme each class, we used all of our senses to notice the world around us and savor each moment. Using play as a foundation for discovery we laughed our way through movement games, dance parties and imaginary journeys. Each class incorporates high energy activities and calming, centering practices. Look out for classes for Early Childhood students this fall.
