We started the day with some jelly! Mrs. Sapp gave each child a piece of bread with grape jelly spread on top. The kids got to use their finger to make the letter "J". They did a super job. Very excited when they did it! Then we had a little treat for our tummies!
We went to the art room and read a story called "This Is Not A Box". It's a cute tale about a little bunny who comes upon a cardboard box. Only with his imagination, he turns the box into all kinds of things like a spaceship, a boat, a car, etc. So we followed up the story with our own activity. The kids were instructed to glue a construction paper box on their paper then use oil pastels to "embellish". We discussed our imaginations and how they can make up stories in our heads. Many kids came up with cute things. One gal changed her box into a polar bear! Nicely done!
We practiced our cutting and scissors skills with a cute santa xerox. Santa's beard had some dashed lines that the kids were to cut on. We demonstrated the proper grip and how to "chomp" the paper. Many kids went back to their desks and you could tell they were thinking hard. Their little hand muscles are not quite developed yet. But, by continuing to practice, and playing with playdough, etc., we will get there.
We finished up the day by making some patterns with little 1" cubes. At this age, kids are still trying to grasp the concept. However, a few really got it today!
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