Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Tuesday, August 26

We're back! School has been busy and we've lost track of time and blogging!

We wanted to take a moment and welcome some new and old faces to school!
Welcome to Maksim, Nina's brother. Maksim is joining us three days a week. Maksim has completed his first week with us and is well on is way to fitting in to our school family!

Welcome to Gabrielle, Miles' sister. Gabrielle is joining us for one day a week until we transition to the new farm school. Gabrielle has enjoyed her first day and the children love having "little ones" around!
Welcome back to Spencer and his family! Spencer joins us two days a week after spending the summer with his family. The children missed their dear friend and were very happy to see him today!

Community: circle songs, name and letter recognition, number recognition 1 - 20, Leslie retold the story of The Princess and the Pea
Fine Motor: beeswax modeling, drawing and writing our names with beeswax crayons
Outside: cooking in the play kitchen, swinging, trucks, wagon rides

Indoor play: treasure chest of play clothes, cooking at the play kitchen, building a tent with the play stands and silks
Cooking: Asa and Catherine helped make homemade peach cake for snack this afternoon. Mattvey set the table for breakfast and the children enjoyed serving each other breakfast and lunch.
Breakfast: multigrain waffles, turkey bacon, organic milk, fresh cantaloupe
Lunch: homemade tuna salad, cucumber slices, red plums, organic milk, whole wheat crackers
Snack: homemade peach cake, water