Postcard Exchange - Part I - 4 Hour Class

December 18, 2017, 07:30 AM
Growing up, many of us experienced the joy of opening up letters, especially ones addressed to us. It provides a certain sense of importance and excitement when we receive letters and notes from family and friends.

 

Our class joined a preschool postcard exchange project to learn about other preschools around the world. Within our assigned group, we were able to learn about schools from small towns to big cities in North America (Ontario, New York, Connecticut, Oklahoma, and Illinois), Western Australia (Munster), England (West Yorkshire), and Singapore. It was a fun, informative, and amazing experience learning through postcards and letters from around the world.


Most importantly, we were able to learn that no matter the differences in culture, we are all the same. For example, we learned that the students in West Yorkshire wear uniforms to their school, which is located in an old castle. While we may have our differences we all love playing outdoors, making art, and building with friends.

Our project is ongoing as we continue to send and receive postcards and letters. So, please stay tuned for Part II!

 

Karen
WRCC
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Art & Science - Salt, Glue & Food Colouring - 3 Year Old and 4 Year Old Classes

December 14, 2017, 07:00 AM
The children in both our three-year-old and four-year-old classes had fun exploring colours and “absorption” with 3 simple ingredients: salt, glue and food colouring.



The children dribbled squiggles, dots, lines, spirals and made smudges of glue.


Next they pinched the kosher salt between their fingers and sprinkled the salt all over the glue and shook the excess off.




Now, the colour! This part of the process is really thrilling. The children dipped fine brushes into food colouring and gently touch the salt. It’s amazing to see how far the watercolours spread as they’re absorbed by the grains of salt. Little by little the children transformed their white, salt drawings into vibrant, colourful designs.

 
These works of art are not long-lasting as the salt will crumble and comes away from the glue, even when dry, but while it’s not a “forever” project, it’s definitely a keeper of an idea for fun and creative learning.
 
 

 

Barbi




WRCC
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The Amazing Ambulance!! - FAS T/Th Class

December 7, 2017, 07:30 AM
During the month of November, we have been learning about different types of transportation in our classroom.  On Tuesday, November 28 we were excited to welcome Annemarie Byers, an experienced educational paramedic to meet with our class and explain how ambulances work to serve our community!

 The children were greeted and asked questions about their understanding of how several different types of emergency vehicles assist us…..police cars, fire trucks, and ambulances...of course!!!  We were all reminded how to reach paramedic personnel in an emergency situation by calling the number “9-1-1”.  The students were also able to view and try various types of support equipment such as splints and a working stethoscope, which they thoroughly enjoyed.  How and why we use these items was also explained in a “child-friendly” way! 
After Annemarie finished her presentation she gave the children an opportunity to ask any questions they had.  However, the highlight of the morning was when the children were given the chance to go outside and climb into an actual ambulance.  While inside, they sat and were able to see how it looks and works.

This “on-site” field trip gave our preschool class the chance to learn how ambulances and paramedics provide people with the help we need in an emergency situation.  As educators, we are thankful for community programs that services such as BC Ambulance provide to educate everyone!
 



Sincerely,

Teacher Lori Moore
WRCC
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Friendships and bonding over common interests - 4 Hour Class

December 5, 2017, 07:30 AM
One of the most important question on every parents mind is “Does my child have friends in school?”


Our children form natural relationships over common interests just like adults do. Our monthly trip to the library allows children to choose a book of their interest; a book they can explore, enjoy, and then share that experience with their peers. This not only enhances children’s learning, but also creates room for children to find common grounds of interest, opening up a door for further friendships to form.


Nothing warms our hearts more than seeing these natural friendships and bonds forming among the children in our care. These are just a few candid moments of bonding.  


(Left to right; Stepan, Keane, Loen, and Jerome)


(Left to right; Mia, Linden, and Elliot)


(Left to right; Koen, Jayden, Austin, Fraser, Vienna, and Jerome with teacher Emmett)


Till next time,

Mariam 

WRCC
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The Puddle by Hyewon Yum - 3 Year Old & 4 Year Old Classes

December 1, 2017, 08:00 AM
We read the book The Puddle by Hyewon Yum. It was a story about a child who was feeling bored because it was raining, she thought she was unable to go outside so mom illustrated a picture of them going outside with the right rain gear boots, rain coat, etc. This allowed them to have fun with a puddle.

After we read the story, I encouraged the children to put on boots, raincoats as we were going outside and maybe we would see some puddles that we may want to jump in!

Children benefit from exploring the changing season by using their sensory skills, which also helps in their cognitive development.

 













 
 

The joy the children found in jumping in the puddle is a perfect demonstration of how incredibly beautiful childhood can be and what it's supposed to be.

Thank you to our wonderful parents who helped with changing clothes when we got back to class.

 
Until next post
 
 

Jess
WRCC
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