Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Cat in the Hat
On Wednesday, our story of the day was The Cat in the Hat. In order to celebrate this famous Dr. Seuss book, we made a Cat in the Hat snack. With a vanilla wafer, a quarter of a graham cracker, frosting, M&M's, pretzels and licorice, this snack was sure to be delicious! Each student enjoyed placing the items in their own particular spot to create a mini likeness to The Cat in the Hat. Truly edible works of Art!
Bike Riding
Every summer at the Meridian Campus we have a Bike Day where the kids bring their bikes and helmets to school. We block off the road with cones behind the play structure and everyone gets to ride their bike, tricycle, or scooter up and down the drive. It is always one of the highlights of the Summer! It has been so fun in past years that this year we scheduled two bike days, one in June and one in August. Check out these photos from the June event!
Turtle Bread
On Monday we made Turtle Bread to go with our story of the day, Dr. Seuss's Yertle the Turtle. Here is a recipe and a picture of the bread made by the Preparatory Kindergarten classes.
Turtle Bread
2 1/2 to 3 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1 package quick active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 egg
2 raisins
1. In large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of the flour, the yeast, sugar and salt; set aside.
2. In 1-quart saucepan, heat water, milk and butter over medium heat,stirring occasionally, to 125°F to 130°F; stir into yeast mixture. Stir in egg. Stir in enough remaining flour to make dough easy tohandle. On lightly floured surface, knead dough about 5 minutes or until smooth and springy. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
3. Lightly grease cookie sheet with shortening or spray with cooking spray. Shape a 2-inch piece of dough into a ball for turtle's head.Shape 4 walnut-size pieces of dough into balls for feet. Shape 1 walnut-size piece of dough into tail. Shape remaining dough into ball for turtle body; place on cookie sheet and flatten slightly. Attach head, feet and tail by placing 1 end of each under edge of body to secure. Press raisins into head for eyes. Cover and let rise in warm place 20 minutes.
4. Heat oven to 400°F. Make 1/4-inch-deep circular cut around top edge of body, then make crisscross cuts in center to look like a turtle's shell. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Turtle Bread
2 1/2 to 3 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1 package quick active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 egg
2 raisins
1. In large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of the flour, the yeast, sugar and salt; set aside.
2. In 1-quart saucepan, heat water, milk and butter over medium heat,stirring occasionally, to 125°F to 130°F; stir into yeast mixture. Stir in egg. Stir in enough remaining flour to make dough easy tohandle. On lightly floured surface, knead dough about 5 minutes or until smooth and springy. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
3. Lightly grease cookie sheet with shortening or spray with cooking spray. Shape a 2-inch piece of dough into a ball for turtle's head.Shape 4 walnut-size pieces of dough into balls for feet. Shape 1 walnut-size piece of dough into tail. Shape remaining dough into ball for turtle body; place on cookie sheet and flatten slightly. Attach head, feet and tail by placing 1 end of each under edge of body to secure. Press raisins into head for eyes. Cover and let rise in warm place 20 minutes.
4. Heat oven to 400°F. Make 1/4-inch-deep circular cut around top edge of body, then make crisscross cuts in center to look like a turtle's shell. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Father's Day Fishing Trip
Today the Meridian Campus had their annual Father's Day Fishing Trip! We enjoyed catching big fish and little fish, spending time with our Dads and other family members, and enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the Rainbow Trout Farm! What a wonderful day!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Older Toddler Class Happenings
This week began with the class talking about bobcats and a review of the main topics learned during the month of May. Some of topics that we reviewed were the colors black and white, the eight shapes in the Shape Caterpillar display, the ten cards in the “How Many Fingers?” number display and all of the teaching vocabulary cards for the month. It was exciting to see what the children remembered!
On Wednesday, we began a new month with new topics to learn. We have a new puppet friend and a new song. The puppet is a dog and the song is “Where Oh Where.”
“Where oh where has my little dog gone
Where oh where can he be?
With his tail so short and his ears so long
Oh where oh where can he be….”
This song is a favorite and popular with our friends.
On Thursday, the topic of Dinosaurs was introduced. We explored small toy dinosaurs and used them in creative ways. The students made dinosaur prints with white paint on colored construction paper; gave the toy dinosaurs a bath in the sensory table, and explored two-piece dinosaur puzzles. The character-building card, “Responsibility” was introduced and discussed with the class. The children talked about Dinosaurs and the concept of responsibility as the book “Caillou, Plays Dinosaur Hide –and-Seek” was read to the class. The children explored the concept of being responsible when we talked and cared for dolls during dramatic playtime.
On Friday, the class explored the “Find the Fossils Flip Chart.” We talked about museums; explored construction vehicles in the rice table and tools in the block area.
What a great week!
On Wednesday, we began a new month with new topics to learn. We have a new puppet friend and a new song. The puppet is a dog and the song is “Where Oh Where.”
“Where oh where has my little dog gone
Where oh where can he be?
With his tail so short and his ears so long
Oh where oh where can he be….”
This song is a favorite and popular with our friends.
On Thursday, the topic of Dinosaurs was introduced. We explored small toy dinosaurs and used them in creative ways. The students made dinosaur prints with white paint on colored construction paper; gave the toy dinosaurs a bath in the sensory table, and explored two-piece dinosaur puzzles. The character-building card, “Responsibility” was introduced and discussed with the class. The children talked about Dinosaurs and the concept of responsibility as the book “Caillou, Plays Dinosaur Hide –and-Seek” was read to the class. The children explored the concept of being responsible when we talked and cared for dolls during dramatic playtime.
On Friday, the class explored the “Find the Fossils Flip Chart.” We talked about museums; explored construction vehicles in the rice table and tools in the block area.
What a great week!
Monday Newsflash 6.6.2011
Monday Newsflash
June 6th, 2011
I. Father's Day Fishing Trip (Meridian Campus)-
Our annual Father's Day Fishing Trip is this Friday, June 10th! We will be meeting at the Rainbow Trout Farm near Sandy at 10:00. You can find directions on their website at www.rainbowtroutfarm.com This is one of the most fun events of the year! No fishing gear is needed, but you might need your sunscreen, water bottle, and maybe a Frisbee! The cost is $10.00 for one adult and one child and $5.00 for each additional child. Lunch is provided. Please RSVP on your classroom door as soon as possible! We look forward to fishing with you! (School is closed this day for Meridian Campus)
II. School Closures-
School will be closed on Thursday, June 16th and Friday, June 17th for Parent Teacher Conferences and Summer Preparation. We look forward to starting our Summer Program with you on June 20th!
III. Fourth of July BBQ-
It is hard to believe that the Fourth of July is just around the corner! Come celebrate the Independence Day with us at our Fourth of July BBQ! This year we are having our BBQ on July 1st. All families at both campuses are welcome and festivities will begin at 5pm at the Meridian Campus.
IV. Sunscreen Time-
It is sunscreen time again! Please make sure your child has sunscreen marked with their name on it, and give it to your child's teacher. These are NOT kept in cubbies, but are considered poisonous and kept out of reach of children. Also, make sure that you apply sunscreen in the morning and we will re-apply in the afternoon. Thank you!
V. Summer Shoes-
In order to prevent injuries, TENNIS shoes are required, even in hot weather. These are the most safe for running and playing indoors or out. Thank you for your consideration!
VI. Summer Cubby Items-
It is time to check your child's cubby! Please check to make sure that extra clothes are appropriate size as well as weather appropriate. Also, we are asking that every parent bring a swimsuit and towel labeled with your child's name, to keep at school as we will be having many water play days this summer! Other summer cubby items you may need include a sun hat, sunglasses, and water shoes!
VII. Follow Us on the Web-
At Jean Rd., be sure to check updates on your classroom's website via Shutterfly. Parents from both campuses can also get up to date information from the blog as well as facebook and twitter!
CHA Blog www.chaconnection.blogspot.com
Facebook www.facebook.com/thechildrenshouracademy
Twitter www.twitter.com/thechildrenshr
VIII. Menu-
Monday- Chicken Chipulos w/ Corn Tortillas, Salad, Pears
Tuesday- Roast Beef Slices, Broccoli, Rolls, Applesauce
Wednesday- Vegetable Barley Soup, Crackers, Peaches
Thursday- Western Salad, Rolls, Mandarin Oranges
Friday- MERIDIAN CAMPUS CLOSED- FATHER'S DAY FISHING TRIP
Jean Rd.- Lemon Baked Chicken, Baked Beans, Fruit Salad, Bread and Butter
June 6th, 2011
I. Father's Day Fishing Trip (Meridian Campus)-
Our annual Father's Day Fishing Trip is this Friday, June 10th! We will be meeting at the Rainbow Trout Farm near Sandy at 10:00. You can find directions on their website at www.rainbowtroutfarm.com This is one of the most fun events of the year! No fishing gear is needed, but you might need your sunscreen, water bottle, and maybe a Frisbee! The cost is $10.00 for one adult and one child and $5.00 for each additional child. Lunch is provided. Please RSVP on your classroom door as soon as possible! We look forward to fishing with you! (School is closed this day for Meridian Campus)
II. School Closures-
School will be closed on Thursday, June 16th and Friday, June 17th for Parent Teacher Conferences and Summer Preparation. We look forward to starting our Summer Program with you on June 20th!
III. Fourth of July BBQ-
It is hard to believe that the Fourth of July is just around the corner! Come celebrate the Independence Day with us at our Fourth of July BBQ! This year we are having our BBQ on July 1st. All families at both campuses are welcome and festivities will begin at 5pm at the Meridian Campus.
IV. Sunscreen Time-
It is sunscreen time again! Please make sure your child has sunscreen marked with their name on it, and give it to your child's teacher. These are NOT kept in cubbies, but are considered poisonous and kept out of reach of children. Also, make sure that you apply sunscreen in the morning and we will re-apply in the afternoon. Thank you!
V. Summer Shoes-
In order to prevent injuries, TENNIS shoes are required, even in hot weather. These are the most safe for running and playing indoors or out. Thank you for your consideration!
VI. Summer Cubby Items-
It is time to check your child's cubby! Please check to make sure that extra clothes are appropriate size as well as weather appropriate. Also, we are asking that every parent bring a swimsuit and towel labeled with your child's name, to keep at school as we will be having many water play days this summer! Other summer cubby items you may need include a sun hat, sunglasses, and water shoes!
VII. Follow Us on the Web-
At Jean Rd., be sure to check updates on your classroom's website via Shutterfly. Parents from both campuses can also get up to date information from the blog as well as facebook and twitter!
CHA Blog www.chaconnection.blogspot.com
Facebook www.facebook.com/thechildrenshouracademy
Twitter www.twitter.com/thechildrenshr
VIII. Menu-
Monday- Chicken Chipulos w/ Corn Tortillas, Salad, Pears
Tuesday- Roast Beef Slices, Broccoli, Rolls, Applesauce
Wednesday- Vegetable Barley Soup, Crackers, Peaches
Thursday- Western Salad, Rolls, Mandarin Oranges
Friday- MERIDIAN CAMPUS CLOSED- FATHER'S DAY FISHING TRIP
Jean Rd.- Lemon Baked Chicken, Baked Beans, Fruit Salad, Bread and Butter
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