Let go!

The monkey bars have been a very popular spot on the playground. Many three year olds are still building their arm and upper body strength and need help getting across.

Today, 1/2 way across Abby exclaimed "Let go!!"  With a big smile, she let go of one bar and moved her hand to the next one-all by herself!

What a sense of accomplishment!  Way to go Abby!

Fasten your seat belts for takeoff!

On Friday, the kindergarteners worked together to construct an airplane out of the large hollow blocks. After quickly building the airplane, the children encountered a big problem: where would everybody sit? Children began taking their seats and noticed that Brett Ellerin did not have a spot. The children offered many solutions: he could sit on the wing, on the back of the plane, he could squeeze in between two children. Together they agreed on a solution and solved the problem. As they took their seats they began their countdown. 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1!  

Levana Hula Hoopers!

The Levana class discovered some hula hoop today! They may not be able to use the hoop to go around their waist but that just means they have the opportunity to come up with new create ways to play! 

They practiced balancing the hoop on their head, twirling around in circles and jumping from hoop to hoop! What fun!

Gross motor time!

Adamah and Etzim did not let the rain stop them today! We joined in the community room for a quick snack and some gross motor fun!

How to keep cool in the heat...

The Kahol children know how to keep cool on a hot summer day...

Climbing/balancing on tree stumps in the shade , giving high fives to friends on the swings ,filling and emptying buckets with water, eating snack inside with the Adom children, and clearly juice pops are an absolute must!

Bike Rodeo and Pool Party!

Our post 4th of July bike rodeo was a resounding success! Children zoomed around the parking lot

with careful attention to road signs. At the same time, a spontaneous pool party also ensued! 

The notorious Robbins scooter gang. 

 Olivia riding with a helmet that is a bit oversized for her head.

Have you ever seen a happier group of girls?!

Outdoor Classroom!

One thing is for sure the Kahol children are having a "grand ole time" on the TBSCC playground! The swings, water play, sandbox, and the slides are a few of their favorite activities! Today Alex spent time in the sandbox, on the swing and in the pool filling a buckets with sand and water! Cody enjoyed playing with Rachel in the house, and rode a car on the black top. Grace climbed up and down the swirly, twirly climber many times and walked along the balance beam. When she fell off she got right back on and continued to walk...toe, heel, toe, heel!

Look at me!

Climbing on the TBSCC playground!

Grace and Hannah worked hard to climb all the way up and carefully climbed all the way down, with a little coaching! "Feel with your toes and then bring one hand down, and then the other." They were so pleased with with themselves!

Photos of the Kahol children in action!

-Bailey enjoyed placing the popsicle sticks back in the plastic container. She spent some time placing them in and then pouring them out!
-On the ground Alex led the group (Lindsey, Ellen and Grace) as they balanced and walked along the fence.
-Grace and Hannah enjoy talking to other people on the "two way radio" on the playground!

A fun week was had by all! We worked on the curriculum together for next week! Cornstarch and water colors is a must, water play, and cooking is the plan for the Kahol children in the week to come.

The Outdoor Classroom!

It was beautiful summer day today! We took our classroom and learning outdoors! Alex decorated the playground wall with chalk, Lindsey's supported and guided him all the way! He also enjoyed hanging out on the bikes,and rode our horses in the back!

Hannah and Grace spent time climbing up and down the slide, played "mommy and baby" and invited Alex over to the kitchen area to bake cookies. What a day!

The Outdoor Classroom!

It was beautiful summer day today! We took our classroom and learning outdoors! Alex decorated the playground wall with chalk, Lindsey's supported and guided him all the way! He also enjoyed hanging out on the bikes,and rode our horses in the back!

Hannah and Grace spent time climbing up and down the slide, played "mommy and baby" and invited Alex over to the kitchen area to bake cookies. What a day!

We need a parking Lot...

Nathan wanted to back up into a parking space. It
took various attempts and even a request for help and
guidance as he backed up. I do remember parallel parking difficulties.
You did it Nathan. Congrats on your persistence. 

Drew, Nathan Sam, and Jared were riding their tricycles
after the bike rodeo. Not as much fun they thought as the rodeo.
A message is being written to Ellen for a special request. 

Drew decided we need parking spaces and wrote "P"
for parking. Thank you Drew.  

Kahol Bike Rodeo!

Bailey and Alex brought their bikes to school and could not wait to join the big kids at the Bike Rodeo! Alex made it quite clear at drop off that he wanted to reunite with his bike ASAP! Think about it from his perspective ,he brought his bike to school to ride but his bike was outside,and he was inside???

Harper greeted Bailey with open arms and pushed her around the parking lot! Alex spent his time observing the other bike riders, pushing himself with feet on his bike, as he held on to his handle bars with a firm grip. Needless to say Alex moved slow on his bike...so for a change of pace I asked him if he wanted me to push him for a while? He nodded his head ,then I suggested that he place his feet on his bike, so his feet won't get hurt. Alex found a comfortable place for his feet to rest and then I pushed Alex for a while!

Both Bailey and Alex seemed to really enjoy the Bike Rodeo! The Bike Rodeo was a big hit with the children and teachers!

Yarok Bet's Bike Rodeo!

Yeehaw! Howdy partner! Today's bike rodeo was a smashing success. We strapped on our helmets, greased up our bikes, trikes and scooters, and zoomed all around the TBS parking lot. How did we navigate all the bikers? Pshaw, 'taint no trouble 'tall! The past few days we studied common road signs by reading books and played a road sign bingo game. We even made our own road signs to help control all the traffic. Did we have fun? Darn tootin' we had fun!

A Yoga Circle

The perfect way to end a busy day of preschool is with some calming Yoga. Using the Planet Yoga deck of cards, the children tried many different yoga poses. Above, the children are trying a group circle stretch as they breathe in and out! Yoga is the perfect way to get moving and laughing together!

Etzim Fairy Houses

The Etzim class has spent the last two days in "the woods" happily collecting sticks, rocks, grass, leaves, and other items that they would like to use to create our fairy houses.  Our imaginations are soaring, our "mountain climbing" skills are growing, and our ability to walk very carefully around fragile fairy houses is fantastic!