Lakewood Child Care Center

This week has been all about places all around the world. We talked about different places, the people, clothes and food. We also concentrated a lot on schools and the differences and similarities we have to others. We had a huge interest in the way the boys and girls go to school and all the technology they have. If you get a minute, search China schools on YouTube! We learned that not all students have desks/table and chairs. Some children learn in the woods! Some learn virtually and some learn by their grown-ups at home! Miss Liz came for a visit from GiGi’s Playhouse. It was perfect timing as we had just talked about everyone not looking and being the same and then Liz said we are not all the same and that everyone is welcome at GiGi’s Playhouse, just like everyone is welcome here…no matter where you came from or what you look like. For art, we made some Japanese fans, a picture of the Eiffel tower, we colored on maps and made a pasta collage (after we watched how pasta is made in Italy!). For some math, we played a path game to get around the world and worked on turn taking and following directions. We also played a match game and made numbers on our rubber band boards. For some language activities, we learned how to say “hello” in different languages and put together some ABC puzzles. Our sensory table had a large piece of paper on it with various lines and squiggles. The idea was to trace the lines with the various gems while staying focused and on task. This area was a huge hit (especially the heart shape because peers waited to trace that one!). We have had beautiful sunny weather all week and we were able to enjoy LOTS of outside time! We will wrap up our week with our own VISA’s and a “trip around the world” (or at least around the Great Room to get our passports stamped!). We will also have a music class with Miss Carly!