Terrific Thursday

We started our day with a relaxing nature walk, looking for birds, insects, buds and flowers.  We are using viewmasters to look at different insects and arachnids, counting with dice and ten frames, using playdough and making cards for Moms. We are working on an insect mural and we have a new butterfly life cycle puzzle to make. We have a new favourite insect survey. Still no sign of chicks....

Our friend, Miss Lindsay sent us some traditional clothing and a mortar and pestle from Bolivia. Here are some pictures:

The dress is a <tipoy> Here is the info from Miss Lindsay:

There is a tipoy, a traditional dress that indigenous women wear here in Santa Cruz. On the tipoy there is a painting of a woman using a tacu. It's like a giant mortar and pestle that they use to crush grains, plantains and cassava.

Mini version of the tacu - mortar and pestle.

Thank you Miss Lindsay! We love hearing about your adventures in Bolivia!

And just when we thought the day couldn't get better, our reading buddies came over!

Comments:

I like playing with the playdough.

I like when the reading buddies come to see us.

This morning I like playing with my friends.

I like playing in the kitchen.

This morning, I like building at the wooden blocks. I made a water park.

I like eating my snack.

I like making a puzzle with my friend.

Comments:
This afternoon, I like making my bee - une abeille.
I like playing at the wooden blocks with my friends.
I like rest time.
I like writing my card.
This afternoon, I like writing a lot of words.
I like playing outside.
I like making bracelets.
I like going in the kitchen with my friends.



Reminder: Tomorrow is NOT pizza day. Please make sure your child has a lunch. Thank you!
We play outside every day. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately - good shoes, shorts/pants, hat, t-shirts, etc.