The Lilies

This morning the Lilies spent time learning all about the circle of life! We made our own mini garden. We planted different seeds. Lettuce, cress, Brazilian beans and flowers. Each child got their own mini plot of land and will be responsible for it. They will water it, care for it, give it love and watch their seeds grow. 

Lpfö: Develop their interest and understanding of the different cycles in nature , and how people, nature and society influence each other

Sunflowers

Sunflowers: Language and Jolly Phonics

Today was our language day  and the Sunflowers were introduced to one of the letters in the third Jolly Phonics group: O. At circle time they listened to the Jolly Phonics story and practised writing an O in the air with their finger. We mentioned words that begin with the sound  O such as “orange,” “octopus” and “oval” as well as the others  which have O in them, like “hot”, “mop”, “dog” and “pot”.  Then they  practised tracing the letter O. They  also revised the Jolly Phonics group 2 sounds and were invited to create an  -AT word family house where they had to think about sounds which can be put in front of an  -AT suffix to create new words, like “CAT”, “HAT”,”FAT” or even only “AT”.

We have been working on the following Lpfö goals:

“develop their use of spoken language, vocabulary, and concepts, as well as the ability to play with words, relate something, express their thoughts, put questions and put forwards their arguments and communicate with others.”

Daisies Polar animals with different colors

Today we looked at three different polar animals; the polar bear, the walrus and the seal. We talked about what color the animals are; white, brown or grey. The Daisies then got to match the animal with the right color.

Sunflowers

Sunflowers : Outing to Futuraskolan International

Today the children have had a wonderful time at Futuraskolan International. The primary school class greeted our group of shy (at first) Sunflowers.  The children had a buddy to guide them throughout their morning routine.  The children participated in a lesson on the life cycle of a duck and listened to the story entitled “ Are You My Mother”. We had lunch with the class and played outside. We had a wonderful time with the group and our children were very proud of being apart of “Big kids school”!

We have been working on the following Lpfö goals:

“develop their ability to function individually  and in a group, handle conflicts and understand rights and obligations, as well as take responsibility for common rules”

The Lilies

As part of our IPC Food theme this afternoon we spent time talking about best before and sell by dates on food. Why we have them and what they are for. The children then looked through a number of food packaging to see if they could find the sell by date. They did and were very happy! After, we split up into two groups, 8 in children in each group. Each team had a team leader. They drew a plan after talking about they wanted to build. They built a house and a robot using the packaging. 

LPFÖ:

Develop their ability to build, create and design using different materials and techniques 

Daisies Counting

Today we practised numbers 1, 2 and 3. Since we are focusing on seals this week we let the Daisies put the correct number of seals on the right number. They did a great job!

Tulips - Different Habitats

We introduced the different polar animals as our language activity .Teacher showed the laminated pictures of polar animals like penguins, polar bears, reindeers, seal, walrus etc. The tulips then put the animals on the polar landscape as their habitat.

To recapitulate, the teacher also gave them laminated pictures of many other animals to put them in their right habitat as fishes in Sea, Cows in the farm, lions in the jungle etc. 

Our activity met the following goals, as specified by Lpfö 98- 2010

Develop their use of spoken language, vocabulary and concepts, as well as the ability to play with word, relate something, express their arguments and communicate with others.

Develop their understanding of science and relationships to nature, as well as knowledge of plants, animals, and also simple chemical processes mad physical phenomena.

Sunflowers

Thursday: Self portraits and Jolly Phonics Review

The sunflowers were very excited to do self portraits as part of our “now and then”  project for our upcoming art exhibition. On paper plates they drew their eyes, nose and mouth then using paints, felt, yarn and beads for the eyes. We asked our children to look in the mirror and draw and paint what they see. We have just begun this project and will continue to add more details! The Sunflowers also reviewed  the “g” sound and jolly phonics songs as well as activities including all the letters we’ve learned thus far.

We have been working on the following Lpfö goals:

“develop their creative abilities and the ability to convey impressions.” “develop their use of spoken language, vocabulary and concepts, as well as the ability to play with words…”

Tulips - Exit Point of Aquatic Animals

To wrap up with the aquatic animals Tulips gathered in the sand pit where they discussed about the pond, river and ocean animals once again. Then they dig the pit to create the pond and put some stones around it to give it a complete look. Then they added the pond animals laminated pictures. They extended the pond to create the river and put some trees and added the laminated pictures of the river animals. They extended the river to the ocean by digging and pouring water into it and finished it by placing all the animals in their right habitats.

Our activity met the following goal, as specified by Lpfö 98 2010:

• ●  Develop a rich and varied spoken language and the ability to communicate with others and to express their thoughts,

• ●  Develop their ability to listen, narrate, reflect and express their own views,

• ●  Develop their curiosity and enjoyment at the same time as the ability to play and

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The Lilies

Today the children got to experience the magic of the Makey Makey. We talked about electricity, how it conducts and what we can do with it. We then, using the Makey Makey made ourselves make sounds by connecting to the device. We made a piano out of bananas. We investigated how far the electricity could travel by all holding hands allowing the electricity to flow through us. It was a very popular activity and now the children believe that we can make a piano out of bananas! This is just the begining for a new Makey Makey. What else can we do? 

LPFÖ 98 (rev.2010) 

Develop their understanding of science and relationships to nature, as well as knowledge of plants, animals, and also simple chemical processes and physical phenomena 

Daisies Colors

Today we practiced colors. The Daisies got to match different colored bears together. We also talked about that the polar bear is white and so is the snow which makes it easier for the polar bear to hide in the snow.

The Lilies

The Lilies are enjoying reading so much. We will read to the children on a daily basis books in both Swedish and English. They will also read in the library themselves on a daily basis. The children have started to now read to each other in small groups. It's really fun to watch. 

Lpfö: Develop an interest in the written language and an understanding of symbols, communicative function. 

Sunflowers

Monday, Egg Hunt, Arts & Crafts and Sherborne Movements:

During week 14, The Sunflowers started their day with an egg hunt in our front yard. They searched for the eggs all over the garden. After this the children had circle time where we talked about the easter holiday and how it can be celebrated; we celebrate the coming of spring and new life (birds chirping, new baby animals, flowers and blossoms). This was followed by several activities where the Sunflowers were broken up into groups and participated in the following: decorating their bunny masks, and eggs as well as Sherborne Movements with the Lilies, according to the Sherborne Association in the UK here are some of the benefits of these movements:

• ●  develop good self esteem, form positive relationships

• ●  improve emotional and physical literacy

• ●  extend and improve communication and creative expression

• ●  build learning power, challenge thinking and increase problem solving

• ●  create pathways for inclusion; enable differentiated, productive engagement leading

  to positive achievements

  We have been working on the following Lpfö goals:
  “ develop their motor skills. Ability to coordinate awareness of their own body as well as an understanding of the importance of maintaining their own health.” “Develop their creative abilities and the ability to convey impressions...” 

The Lilies

During quiet time we have started making up our own stories using puppets and different props. The children will play the characters, hold the props and decided the twists and turns the story will take. It's become a very popular part of the day. 

LPFÖ 98 (2010)

Develop their creative abilities and the ability to convey impressions, thoughts and experiences in many different forms, such as play, pictures, song and music, dance and drama