Tremendous Tuesday

We had a fantastic beginning of day outside in the cold weather. It was fun to talk about jackets, boots and being bundled up. We weren't outside for long before we came in to eat some apples. We washed hands and had a chance to draw on some dark paper with chalk. Not every one participated, but Jasper, Alanna, Ivy, Teo, and Paislie were certainly interested. I asked them all what they were drawing and wrote the titles to their pieces on their paper. Jasper was drawing "Daddy, Mommy, Daddy," Teo's is "untitled" as he wasn't interested in giving a title, Ivy's was "Purple" Paislie's was "Pink," and Alanna's was "Mommy, Daddy".  Meanwhile, Asher, Wren and Asher were very busy constructing things with the diggers and taking turns trading cars and making driving noises. We went outside once more and heard the fire alarm for a fire drill! Our kiddos knew just what to do and most of them ran straight for the gates! We counted heads and marched outside to sit in the parking lot. While we were out there, we had a quick circle time, singing name songs, and especially the Wheels on the Bus, to which many of our friends did all the motions! We went back for just a few more minutes of play, and every one was crazy about the kangaroo climber. With a little guidance, they took turns going in and out, and sliding down the slide, patiently waiting for turns (oh, how this takes practice!). All this activity must've really taken it out of them, they were soon ready to go in for lunch! While eating, we picked out a book, and read Cordouroy. We talked about teddy bears and saving up allowance money to buy something at the store. What a great morning!

After nap, every one had inflated hand balloons (latex gloves!) to decorate, and boy did they get busy! Enjoy the pics! We had free-play/dance party, and finally headed outside to water the garden and end the day!

Love,
Jackie and Dom