Anyways... Our focus was creation.
Here are some things we did/talked about/explored:
Nature/Animals was the smaller focal point for the past few weeks.
-We made collages using stickers, magazine cut outs, and things from outside. The kids really enjoyed this using the different textures & choosing how to stick then on the poster. They chose tape & glue. It was messy, it was trial and error, and it was interesting to watch as they explored all the available supplies and utilized them. Collages will definitely be making more appearances in the Harmon House!
-We read several books over creation. Including: bible for kids app, bible story rhymes, our actual kids bible, and story books about creation.
-We also read books about animals and nature such as gardening, forests, oceans, etc.
-We had bean sensory play and talked about how all of our food was grown and we discussed our favorite foods.
-We painted with apples and learned various words that start with A. (Next week the small focal points will be family/relationship/self so Adam & Eve will be discussed {hence the apple})
-They older two cooked lunch one day. Again, discussed foods, gardening, etc. They did everything from cracking eggs (where did the egg come from discussing), making smoothies, & spreading their jam on toast.
-Nature walk to collect things & play/explore with them.
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So these are some things we've been doing. But I feel the need to remind all my reading mommas that the biggest opportunities for learning come unexpectedly and are child-led. Yes, I plan the activities and have hopes for a certain outcome but when doing anything, it's basically an invitation to play. & most of the conversations are done during an activity & I just guide the conversation. There are times when we're doing something & J completely changes gears and starts talking about something she wants to do, I roll with it. That sends the message to me she's not ready or is tired of talking/doing play with me. She is so young that my goal is not to make sure she learns everything, my goal is to open her mind to all the possibilities and to let her explore with them freely.
I'd also like to say that we did/discussed more things but the above listed where our biggest endeavors. & the above mentioned activities covered much more than what meets the eyes. Fine motor, language development, math, science, reading, gross motor, etc - various developmental/educational areas were covered. All by using play!
I'd love to hear what you're doing with your kiddos!
XOXOX,
Harmon Housewife
