Book: Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni
Snack: Cheese Its, Cheese, and Applesauce
Snack: Cheese Its, Cheese, and Applesauce
While the children are playing, teachers often observe and document their play. We look for connections to other learning, document language, and use open-ended questions to extend their experiences. As their play unfolds, stories often begin to develop. We might invite them to consider sharing their story with others. When they are ready, they often do this by making a book at the message center.
Today several children were playing, in our outdoor classroom, near the wooden house, pretending to be animals, transformers, and babies. They were also using ideas from previous experiences and knowledge from some studio experiences. In the studio, several children made rocket ships from recycled materials and loose parts. In the outdoor classroom, they used crates and natural materials to replicate those same ideas.
Today several children were playing, in our outdoor classroom, near the wooden house, pretending to be animals, transformers, and babies. They were also using ideas from previous experiences and knowledge from some studio experiences. In the studio, several children made rocket ships from recycled materials and loose parts. In the outdoor classroom, they used crates and natural materials to replicate those same ideas.
While the children played, there were several different stories happening. The stories all shared some components and were about transforming, animals, and friends. Three players visited the message center today and put their outdoor stories into a book.
Brady's Story
Ellie's Story
Lauren's Story