Tuesday, Oct. 16

After all the mixed up- but FUN- days last week, it was good to have a low key day of centers today! First, we had a productive circle time where we practiced our Halloween songs for Summer Breeze. Then we made a list of words that start with the "Bb" sound. It was a pretty good list!

After everyone came up and circled a Bb on the list, we read some books about bats. Then off to our centers!

One group played with fridge phonics and people magnets on the carpet.

Another group started covering Bb with beans and buttons. We tried to glue these on in the exact shape of the letters, so that when we run our fingers over it, we can feel the shape of the letter.

This group used the dot painters to paint a bat picture:

The last center was folder games with Mrs. Horton. We matched upper and lowercase letters, found similar picture pairs and practiced our shapes.

After another circle time to go over the calendar, do some counting and read another book, we had a yummy snack of apple slices with chocolate peanut butter dip. It was a big hit with everyone (especially Ms. Heather!). Then we had individual book reading time, and before we knew it, it was time to pack up and head out for a few minutes of playground time. Usually at line up, we have to answer a question from Ms. Heather before we get to leave the carpet and get in line. It might be a letter or number flashcard, or a fun fact, or a phonics word. Today, Ms. Heather had her iPad at school, so each one of us had to use a one finger touch to write a letter or a number on Letter School before we got in line. Good practice, and good fun!