3's Class

Back to routines and the excitement of exploring and learning....

It was truly a pleasure to return to school and get to be reunited with the children. They were so clearly happy to be back at school with their friends. 

Today, the atmosphere was calm and focused. 

Several children wrote on the white boards. It was fun to work as partners.  The children were focused on writing their names (or the initial letter).  They were also very busy making "gifts" at the writing center. (paper crowns, books, cards) to give one another. Mendel received a record of three crowns!

After experimenting for a long time with writing letters, they found that the markers could be stacked up. Several children used two markers at a time when coloring. Developing comfort and confidence in using writing materials is key to learning to write. Writing goes hand and hand with reading.

Peretz completed some 60 piece puzzles without any adult assistance. He described the process that he used which was "making the cars and buses first and then moving out to the edges. This is clearly a strategy wherein he is using picture -matching. Other children begin with finding straight edge pieces and working their way in. Learning part-to-whole relationships is also a significant tool in developing visual alertness and spatial relationships.

Dalya offered some help with a missing piece. After going through several puzzles, we found the three missing pieces to this puzzle!

Elet was delighted to find small legos in the building center. He spent time alone and with Jacob building.

We have begun building an awareness of caring for our books, puzzles and toys. Peretz started off this project by repairing a box that was flat and no longer held the pieces of the puzzle. 

We are very happy to be together again as a class!

Stayed tuned to learn about our new unit focused on the writings and art of Eric Carle. We have ten of his books and will give extra attention to The Mixed up Chameleon.