AFC MAGNOLIA PM

Yesterday morning our clay pieces went into the kiln to be fired.  They were cool enough this afternoon to take them out!  Our next step is paint a clear glaze on it. Today we played an awesome game called, "What's missing?"  We started it as a whole group activity and then during centers they children wanted to play it again.  This game involved turn taking, problem solving, persistence, and interactions with peers.   Collage art

Well we really worked our small muscles and our brains today. Some days you just have to put those hands to work and today everyone went through the Magnolia Room Scissor School. We are happy to report that EACH and EVERY student graduated with honors! (See photos below!) We tried straight lines, zig-zag lines, loops, humps, and combo lines - we could not trick anyone. Scissor skills are a great thing to keep practicing, it may seem scary (think bangless hair or holes in shirts!) but that is why we practice right?! :) We also TRIED and TRIED to challenge everyone with sorting, counting, and comparing buttons today. Students were playing a sorting game where they were asked to find certain buttons, describe how they sorted their buttons, figure out how many and how many more/less, and work with a small group to sort (this was a HUGE challenge, but we did it!) What a day of work and play! Team work! It broke - how can we fix it? This is VERY hard....

We are back from a long weekend and these kiddos did not miss a beat! Their brains were firing on all cylinders and were ready to explore and create. This weather is going to be keeping us inside for a while (though we did make it outside for a little while today - sorry about the muddy shoes!!) and we are working to make the best of it! With a day full of creating, ending our day with some self focused yoga was very needed! (GoNoodle is a great movement resource for all types of brain breaks!) Marble run slides Pizza, pizza, who wants a pizza? Letter BINGO! What do you smell?  PANCAKES COOKIES HOT COCOA (we put a little cinnamon in the sensory table) We have also been working for over a week on our clay structures. It is almost time to fire our creations! (Stay tuned!)