Thursday, May 13, 2010
Farm Animals!
We are now moving from bugs and critters to Farm Animals. This will be exteremly FUN for Reno...she is a major animal lover. She will be reading a ton of books that we checked out from the library. I will update with a book list soon. I have planned a lot of crafts, pulled all our farm animal puzzles, and so forth! Stay tuned for more farm FUN!
Bug Puzzle
This is a Melissa and Doug Puzzle we have had for a while now... it fit right in to our bug unit! Another activity Reno spend a lot of time on...which tells me it was a fit!
More Ladybug Stuff!
Flower Math
I got this activity from Making learning Fun. Again I copied, cut and laminated.
This one was a little difficult for Reno and we do it together to limit frustration. Since we are studying the Farm this month I will continue this activity with her.
This one was a little difficult for Reno and we do it together to limit frustration. Since we are studying the Farm this month I will continue this activity with her.
Our First Sensory Tub!
We used rice, oatmeal, graham cracker crumbs, quinoa, sprinkles and of course the bugs! REno had so much FUN!!!! So glad I finally did this!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
I have always loved this book... I loved it when I was teaching my 1st graders, and I loved it for my girls. So much so I splurged on the story telling vest and the story telling pieces for this book! Kgirl loved it~still does and so does Reno!
We read the story and then Reno placed all the pieces on the story telling vest. She needed some help to keep the story in order, but I was surprised how much she remember without my help.
We read the story and then Reno placed all the pieces on the story telling vest. She needed some help to keep the story in order, but I was surprised how much she remember without my help.
Ladybug Math
I got this activity from Welcome to Making Learning Fun. I copied, cut and laminated for durability. I also put Velcro on the dots so the puff ball would stay out!
Reno loved this activity so much. She is really getting the hand of one-to-one ratio.
Reno loved this activity so much. She is really getting the hand of one-to-one ratio.
During our Bug unit we took a trip to the Butterfly Pavilion. It was the perfect spot to learn about these bugs in real life... Alice and I even help a Tarantula!!! She only did it because she got a sticker!
She had the best time finding all the butterflies in the garden,
Playing in the activity room in the beehive and on the spider web!
What s fun day!
She had the best time finding all the butterflies in the garden,
Playing in the activity room in the beehive and on the spider web!
What s fun day!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
April Shower brings...
ladybugs, butterflies, and flowers and MORE at Reno's Way! We will be studying, playing, and creating so check back for updates!
I got most of my ideas for here. I cut, laminated, and then we played! Check in soon for pictures!
We will be reading
The Very Hungry Caterpillar~ Eric Carle
The Grouchy Ladybug~ Eric Carle
The Tiny Seed~ Eric Carle
Seeds! Seeds! Seeds!
by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
From Caterpillar to Butterfly by Deborah Heligiman
Percival the Plain Little Caterpillar
by Helen Brawley
and possibly more!
I got most of my ideas for here. I cut, laminated, and then we played! Check in soon for pictures!
We will be reading
The Very Hungry Caterpillar~ Eric Carle
The Grouchy Ladybug~ Eric Carle
The Tiny Seed~ Eric Carle
Seeds! Seeds! Seeds!
by Nancy Elizabeth WallaceFrom Caterpillar to Butterfly by Deborah Heligiman
Percival the Plain Little Caterpillar
by Helen Brawleyand possibly more!
The Cross
Reno loves church, the bible, Jesus, God...you name it...if it has to do with the Lord she is hooked. For our Easter Day Project we read The Story of Easter. It is simple and beautiful book for young child that explains the real meaning of Easter in terms a little one can understand. Of course Reno loved it and "read" it daily. I picked up crosses for the girls to paint as a follow on project. It was so quiet while they painted. Then Reno started retelling the story of Easter. So sweet!
I can spell A-L-I-C-E
While I was preparing for this months theme, I gave Alice letter stickers I picked up from Big Lots for $1 a sheet. I asked her to find the letters that spell her name. She started from the bottom and went up. She improved each time! Sorry for the blurry picture... need new camera..now!
I love to cut!
Reno has been very busy cutting... straight lines that is! But we took a risk and cut out the Rabbit from her Kumon book. She did get frustrated for a second when she almost cut the ears off...poor rabbit... but I helped her get back on track and she finished the rest! PROUD mama here!
Egg Hunter
This is the first year Reno understands how to "hunt" eggs! Who wouldn't when they are loaded with candy! With some help from Kgirl, her Uncle and her cousin her hunt was a success!
Pattern FUN!
Reno has been doing basic patterns for aa couple of months now. We started with the Discovery Toys Bug Pattern Activity. Since it was Easter and her big sister is off from school, I decided to make it a little more fun. We used the Springtime Marshmallows and flower baking pan to "fun" it up some! Reno and Kgirl LOVED this!
Fire Fighter Reno
We had such a great time wrapping up our community helpers theme. We borrowed this FF costume from a friend and Reno got to SAVE the day! We talked about when and how to dial 911 and practiced on her play phone. She was so brave fighting the fires! She totally saved the day!
Using different shapes we created and fire engine. She was proud of her ladder 0 as she named it!
Friday, March 19, 2010
2 for1
This is a 2 for 1 post! Last week was so CRAZY for us we did tot school but I had no time for posting. (sorry in advance for the length!) So here we go:
Community Helpers Theme
Doctors are Community Helpers
Reno loved her X-Ray project and showed me X with her fingers
Firefighters are next on our list... we will be doing more next week on them... but this was a fun Math lesson with Dalmations ~ the fire dog!
After we read our book and I was setting up for our next activity, Reno was pretending "her dolly had fallen and got caught in a fire. The firemen are coming hold on...she is okay..thank you fireman..." too precious!
St Patty's Day
Reno cut green paint samples
Reno loved categorizing the Lucky Charms in her rainbow. When the prject was finished she enjoyed them as a snack!
Pipo and Reno
Reno LOVES her Busy Bugs from Discovery Toys. Pipo is color blind so Reno lead the way! Love the High 5 for a great effort!
Reno is very into trying to write her name. She really trys her best. We are still working of proper hold of the pencil. But she'll get there.
We have been doing the bottle cap name activity for awhile but Reno was putting the letter of her name on in any order. Now we are working on puttin ghtem on in the correct order.
Beginning Sequencing
Reno wasn't really into this activity until I brought out her favorite numbers. This sequencing packet came with about 10 cards and I took out 3 to start with. That seemed less overwhelming for both of us.
H for House~ http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/
J for Juice and Jewel
Moon Sand~ Although this was a big clean up job, both girls LOVED the moon sand. Thanks Aunt Teresa!
Community Helpers Theme
Doctors are Community Helpers
Reno loved her X-Ray project and showed me X with her fingers
Firefighters are next on our list... we will be doing more next week on them... but this was a fun Math lesson with Dalmations ~ the fire dog!
After we read our book and I was setting up for our next activity, Reno was pretending "her dolly had fallen and got caught in a fire. The firemen are coming hold on...she is okay..thank you fireman..." too precious!
St Patty's Day
Reno cut green paint samples
Reno loved categorizing the Lucky Charms in her rainbow. When the prject was finished she enjoyed them as a snack!
Pipo and Reno
Reno LOVES her Busy Bugs from Discovery Toys. Pipo is color blind so Reno lead the way! Love the High 5 for a great effort!
Reno is very into trying to write her name. She really trys her best. We are still working of proper hold of the pencil. But she'll get there.
We have been doing the bottle cap name activity for awhile but Reno was putting the letter of her name on in any order. Now we are working on puttin ghtem on in the correct order.
Beginning Sequencing
Reno wasn't really into this activity until I brought out her favorite numbers. This sequencing packet came with about 10 cards and I took out 3 to start with. That seemed less overwhelming for both of us.
H for House~ http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/
J for Juice and Jewel
Moon Sand~ Although this was a big clean up job, both girls LOVED the moon sand. Thanks Aunt Teresa!
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