U is for Under my Umbrella

Who is that hiding Under my Umbrella?

Our favorite umbrella game . . . 

Child hides under an umbrella.

Ms Tamra Squirts them with water from a spray bottle 

(sometimes she sneaks some under the umbrella too!)

while the class sings . . .

"Rain is falling all around,

On the housetops, on the ground.

Rain is falling on my nose,

On my head and hands and toes!"

L is for Listening Ears . . .

Reading this book . . . 

was a great lead-in to a discussion to this months social skill of being a good listener.  

Once we put on our own bunny ears . . .   

we used our super good listening ears to go on an adventure all around the school. 

Watch out! Don't let Mr McGregor hear you!

Seriously the cutest group of bunnies EVER . . . 

Our absolute favorite listening activity of the day? 

Listening to this song over and over! 

We just couldn't get enough of it!! :)

Crazy Colors

This book is a fantastic way to start a discussion of color.  

Each child picked a color and we'd read about an animal featured in that color. 

 Who knew frogs were blue? 

Or there's a bird with blue feet?  

The number one highlight of the day was our magical exploration of colors using Ms Tamra's magic powder and clear liquid . . . 

(vinegar & water; food coloring covered with baking soda . . . shhhh! don't tell!)

 As you stir and say the magic words exciting things happen . . . 

and then a color magically appears!

Here's a peek at a couple of centers . . . 

Can't wait to see what Wednesday has in store!