We are now accepting new patients! It was amazing to watch the diligence, help and focus that went into the care of our babies this morning. As we worked, we also talked about our own hospital/doctor experiences:
Sonia: "My mommy and daddy are doctors."
Grayden: "This baby's kepi has a boo boo. I think he fell out of a window."
Josh and Bennett: "I get shots at the doctor. Sometimes I cry."
Bella: "I don't go to the doctor anymore."
Lily: "When I had a bug in my tummy, I went to the doctor."
Bella: "Me, too...and I stayed home."
Sydney: "I am going to my doctor soon."
Grayden: "I am so glad I helped my baby feel better."
The fall leaves have filled our playground, coating the mulch with a blanket of yellow. Ben, Jared, Max and Jacob got right to work, raking the leaves. Jacob focused on clearing out a corner near the fence, Jared spotted some leaves up high on a vine, Max scouted them out on all parts of the playground, and Ben raked in a systematic pattern. With purpose and dedication, these focused rakers were hard at work. What an opporunity for young children to make a real contribution to the school community.
The sunshines arrived today to find one of our tables filled with office supplies. We had staplers, calendars, paper clips, scissors and more. It was fun to watch the children concentrate on their office work. We even had children working on the "computer" and answering phones!! It was a great day "at work"!
The sounds of splashing filled the room as the lunch bunch crowd gathered around the water table for an afternoon of washing. Starting with a bit of soapy water and the baby dolls, the children scrubbed each crevice. Soon food and dishes were added to the mix. Thanks for your help in keeping our classroom materials clean, Rainbow kids!
Looking for some help cleaning up your yard? Look no further, the TBSCC leaf rakers are here! It all started with Zack and Jake, who were on a mission to rake the playground. Raking is hard work and they were soon covered in sweat and breathing hard. They proudly showed off the growing pile of leaves they were accumulating. Each child used a different technique, and some focused on gathering piles of leaves while others seemed more interested in the mechanics of how the rake worked. We are lucky enough to have tons of little yellow leaves on our playground and many big leaves, too, making a never ending supply. But if you need raking done at home, don't over look what might be your very own little raker.
Preschoolers love to help out, but many times we don’t let them. Why? Because we think it’s easier—and faster—to do everyday jobs ourselves. Your child might take 15 minutes to finish a job you can do in one. But in 15 minutes your child can learn a lot! Have you heard your child talking about the Big Jobs we do in school? You can do Big Jobs with your child at home too. Big Jobs carry big rewards—for your child and your entire family.
What are Big Jobs? They are jobs your child does with you (or others) that help the whole family. They may be indoor or outdoor jobs. Setting the table, planting flowers, and tidying up when visitors are coming are all Big Jobs.
How are Big Jobs different from chores? You assign chores. Children volunteer to do Big Jobs because they want to help out. Also, Big Jobs are done together with other family members. Teamwork is an important part of doing Big Jobs.
What are some Big Jobs preschoolers can do? Cooking and baking—washing and peeling vegetables, stirring muffin batter, tearing lettuce leaves to make salad Gardening—digging holes, planting seeds, raking leaves, weeding, watering plants indoors and outdoors Doing laundry—carrying the laundry basket, sorting, folding, delivering clean clothes to each family member’s room Caring for pets—feeding, brushing, walking, cleaning the cage or aquarium Cleaning—rinsing dishes, dusting, emptying wastebaskets
Tips for doing Big Jobs at home • Keep your child safe. Show your child how to safely use equipment like a rake or a vegetable peeler. Stay close by when it is his turn. • Try to find child-size tools. They make jobs easier and safer. • Have fun. Remember, your child chose to help out. Keep it enjoyable and she will want to do Big Jobs all the time. • Talk while you work together. Chat about what you are doing and whatever else your child wants to discuss. • Show your appreciation for the work family members have done. Say, “Thanks for setting the table, everyone. We are ready for dinner now, and the table looks beautiful.”
