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Sep27

Go Team Go

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It’s all about college football this week! Our sensory groups explored football themed boxes. The fine motor groups made football art projects and the language group made a yummy tailgating snack!

 

 

 

 

 

SENSORY GROUP

A variety of football themed objects could be found in this box including a football, small helmet, cheerleading megaphone, colorful beads, and plush mascot toys!

 

 

 

 

We also recorded a marching band on a voice output device.

Science access point: recognize a model of a real object.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green rice became a grassy football field this week. There were 2 football players, one of which was a Smurf—–hey you have to go with what you find on the giveaway table 🙂

 

 

 

 

We also put in some numbers to find. There was a picture of a football field at the bottom of the box.

Science access point: recognize that pushing and pulling an object makes it move.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Students sorted green and orange pompoms. Those just happen to be the colors of some of our favorite football teams including Ms. Joi’s favorite—– University of Miami and Ms. Reva’s FAMU!

 

 

 

 

Science access point: identify objects by an observable property, such as color.

 

 

 

 

 

Red is one of the colors found on a lot of team uniforms, including FSU and UGA!

 

 

 

 

 

The students used cookie cutters in the shapes of a t-shirt or football to cut out some colorful shapes.

Science access point: apply a push to move an object.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The students had fun bringing out their inner cheerleader with this box of colorful pompoms!

 

 

 

 

 

There were LOTS of giggles with these 🙂

Science access point: recognize an action as fast or slow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There was a gator crawling around a jello swamp this week. Joy and Cara just couldn’t resist a plug for their favorite team—-Go Gators 🙂

 

 

 

 

Numbers 1-10 could be found at the bottom of the box.

Math access point: associate quantities with number names.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water was scented with Old Spice bath gel which seemed a good sporty choice to go along with our theme this week.

 

 

 

 

 

There was a measuring cup and sifting scooper to be found in the water. They worked well for scooping up the big letter “F” for football and little tiger—-Auburn’s team mascot.

Science access point: track objects in motion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was a little hard coming up with a scent this week but we finally settled on a soda scent since drinking soda is something people do at football games.

 

 

 

 

We used a Coca Cola lip balm—–using it on wrists or behind ears, NOT lips of course!

Science access point: recognize one or more external body parts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINE MOTOR GROUP

On Tuesday the students used paint to create footballs using this template: football

First, we identified the shape of a football.

 

 

 

 

 

Math access point: recognize objects with two-dimensional shapes.

 

 

 

 

 

Then, they stamped UP and DOWN using a bubble wrapped kitchen scrubber.

 

 

 

 

Math access point: recognize a movement that reflects a spatial relationship.

 

 

 

 

 

Some laces were added and the football was glued down on to a green background.

 

 

 

 

Math access point: recognize when an object is added to a situation.

 

 

 

 

 

TA DA!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We’re ready for some FOOTBALL!!

 

 

 

 

 

On Wednesday the students made footballs out of paper grocery bags. We used our football template again for this project.

First, the students identified the shape of the football.

 

 

 

 

 

Math access point: recognize objects with two-dimensional shapes.

 

 

 

 

 

Then, they stuffed the footballs with handfuls of paper shred.

 

 

 

 

 

Math access point: solve problems involving small quantities of objects or actions using language such as enough, too much, or more.

 

 

 

 

 

After adults stapled the top of the ball, the students glued laces on to their ball.

 

 

 

 

Math access point: recognize when an object is added to a situation.

 

 

 

 

 

TA DA!

 

 

 

 

 

 

GO TEAM GO!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

LANGUAGE GROUP

We put together a yummy treat that could be eaten while tailgating or watching the game at home!  Here is the recipe that we used: Let’s Make Party Chip Dip

We started out by measuring out some sour cream in a measuring cup.  We had a student HELP PUT it in the BOWL.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next, we had to measure out some Ranch dressing mix.  Our students had to identify the LITTLE tablespoon when compared to the measuring cup.

 

 

Once that was PUT in the BOWL, we measured out some bacon bits.  Since we had to measure out 3 tablespoons, 3 of our students got to HELP PUT them in the bowl.

 

 

 

 

 

Finally, we had to measure out some cheddar cheese to PUT in the bowl.

We observed the bowl and our students had to indicate that we had MORE to do.  We needed to STIR the ingredients all up.  We talked about how we had to use a SPOON to STIR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Once we were ALL DONE, each student had to request a plate and some dip.  Then they had to request chips.  If they weren’t given enough, they indicated that they WANTed MORE.

A pretty easy and yummy dip 🙂

 

 

 

Hope you have fun cheering on your favorite team this weekend! Join us again next time for fun and learning—–Group by Group!

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Sep22

Which Dora the Explorer Character Can I Be?

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With the new Dora movie coming out, we are learning about the characters. The sensory group explored colorful boxes related to characters from the series. The fine motor groups made art projects inspired by characters and the language group went on a treasure hunt!

 

 

 

 

SENSORY GROUP

We found out that Dora came from Mexico so this box had rice in the colors of the Mexican flag—-red, green, and white! There were characters to go UNDER, AROUND, and THROUGH obstacles in this box.

 

 

 

Letters spelling D O R A could also be found as well as a map at the bottom of the box—so much to explore and discover!

Math access point: recognize a movement that reflects a spatial relationship.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A purple backpack is a character in the series. The students used plastic facial features to make faces in purple Bubber.

 

 

 

 

 

Of course, it was also fun to run fingers through Bubber’s silky texture.

Science access point: recognize the human body is made up of various parts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In this box there were lots of items related to Dora including a backpack, compass, flowers, and a treasure box.

 

 

 

 

We also recorded the Dora theme song on a voice output device which got some of our students really moving and grooving 🙂

Science access point: recognize a model of a real object.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instead of a box we used a purple backpack to hold 2 discovery bottles 🙂 One bottle contained Dora characters and the other bottle had animals—-like the ones her cousin Diego saves!

 

 

 

These bottles were really intriguing to the students. Also, just in case you were wondering—we hot glue the lids closed to deter curious hands.

Science access point: match objects by an observable property such as shape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was fun to put the bottles in and out of the backpack!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dora’s friend Bennie wears a colorful striped vest. There were lots of stripes—-of the colorful chenille type in this box. The students could line them up, twist them around, drape them over the box……

 

 

 

………..or hang them on a friend’s arm 🙂

Science access point: identify objects by one observable property, such as color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since Dora travels around the world we used a laminated picture of earth for our messy play.

 

 

 

 

The students swirled around fluffy shaving cream clouds!

Science access point: recognize that pushing or pulling an object makes it move.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hands were rinsed under a waterfall made by a splitting water wheel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This was a HIT!!!

Science access point: initiate a change in motion of an object.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our lotion this week had a nice fruity aroma. We chose mango mandarin from Bath and Body Works because those fruits are grown in Mexico.

 

 

 

 

Our students are smelling really yummy this week!

Science access point: recognize one or more external body parts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINE MOTOR GROUP

On Tuesday the students made a fox mask! We used purchased eye masks and this template: fox

First, we counted the eye holes in each mask.

 

 

 

 

 

Math access point: associate quantities with number names.

 

 

 

 

 

Then, the students used popsicle sticks to scrape the black overlay to reveal rainbow colors underneath.

 

 

 

 

Science access point: recognize changes in observable properties of materials.

 

 

 

 

 

We finished by gluing the rainbow mask onto the fox mask  and…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

…………..TA DA!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can you guess which Dora character we are pretending to be?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Wednesday the students made backpacks out of tissue boxes we covered with white paper!

First, the students chose which color marker for their backpack.

Science access point: identify an object by one observable property, such as color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They used markers to decorate their backpacks—–some of the students used a switch to operate their drawing tools!

 

 

 

 

Science access point: recognize changes in observable properties of materials.

 

 

 

 

 

Time to add a one nose, one mouth, and………….

………….. TWO big googly eyes!

 

 

 

 

 

Math access point: associate quantities with number names.

 

 

 

 

 

We taped some paper straps to the back of our backpack boxes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TA DA!!!

Let’s go explore!!!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LANGUAGE GROUP

We changed it up in our language group today.  Instead of making a yummy treat, we went in search of one!  We used a map, just like Dora, to look for our treasure.  We had to make sure and follow all of the directions on the map.

 

We saw on the map that the classroom was where we start.  Our students looked at the map to see where they had to go next: THROUGH the tunnel!

We really love this tunnel because it’s big enough for our kiddos in wheelchairs 🙂

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next, we had to go out of the gate and around the front of the school.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then we had to figure out which was the right gate to go into.  Our students had to compare the gates to see which one matched the one in the picture on the map.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Once we went through the DIFFERENT gate, our students had to step on the circles that were down the hall.  Our ambulatory students got to step ON padded circles that squeaked while our wheelchair friends had to go OVER their circles.

One of our volunteers stepped on the padded circles as our wheelchair friends went by.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We had to check the map again to find WHERE to go next!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next, we saw on the map that we had to find where the fish were.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each student had to catch ONE fish before we could go on to the next and final step: the treasure!

 

 

 

 

 

Students had to look at the map one last time to find the treasure box.

They opened it and found………..yummy Golden cookies!!

 

 

 

 

Hope you enjoyed exploring with us this week! Join us next time for more fun and learning—–Group by Group!

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Sep22

Which Dora The Explorer Character Can I Be? book

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With the new Dora the Explorer movie being released, we decided to have our theme be about the different characters that are in the Dora TV show and movie.  We had lots of help from our students as they dressed up as some of the characters. Take a look to see Dora, Diego, Boots, and lots of other friends!

 

 

 

Here is a link to the book: Which Dora the Explorer Character Can I Be.?

Sep14

Puerto Rico book

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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are learning all about Puerto Rico!  We learned some really neat things like how Puerto Rico got it’s name, what the state bird and flower are, and which famous people were born there.  We have a couple of students here at school who are from Puerto Rico and they are taking in the sights on the front and back of the book.  Take a look and find out some cool things about Puerto Rico!

 

 

 

Here is a link to the book: Let’s Learn About Puerto Rico.

Sep14

Puerto Rico

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It is Hispanic Heritage Month and we are learning about Puerto Rico. The sensory groups explored boxes related to facts about the country. The fine motor groups made colorful crafts and the language group hosted a Carnaval de Ponce!

 

 

 

 

 

SENSORY GROUP

We put the letters P and R in red, white, and blue rice—–the colors of the Puerto Rican flag.

 

 

 

 

 

Science access point: match objects with similar observable properties, such as shape.

 

 

 

 

 

There were lots of different things associated with Puerto Rico in this flower filled box including animals and foods grown there. There was a big white star like the one on the flag and the words HOME and FAMILY.

 

 

 

We also put in photos of famous Puerto Ricans and a voice output with a recording of a Ricky Martin song 🙂

Science access point: recognize a model of a real object.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The students stamped stars like the one found on the Puerto Rico flag.

 

 

 

 

 

The moon sand we used for this box has such a nice soft texture the students loved!

Math access point: recognize differences in size of objects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold can be found in the rivers of Puerto Rico. The students loved exploring or wearing the shiny gold beads!

 

 

 

 

 

So much fun!

 

 

They were fascinated by the swirling gold glitter in the discovery bottle.

 

 

 

 

 

This box was a hit 🙂

Science access point: track objects in motion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Puerto Rico is known for beautiful beaches. There were sea shells to find and sand castles to build in our kinetic sand beach.

 

 

 

 

 

This is one of our favorite materials ever!!!

Science access point: apply a push to move an object.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coconuts can be found in Puerto Rico so our oobleck became “coconut milk”  this week—-what fun!

 

 

 

 

 

Goopy and drippy as usual 🙂

Science access point: recognize that pushing and pulling an object makes it move.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We put a boat and different size fish in our water play since Puerto Rico is an island.

 

 

 

 

 

Both the fish squirted water which made them extra fun!

Math access point: recognize similarities and differences in size of objects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Puerto Rico is known as the Land of Enchantment so we used Bath and Body Works “be enchanted” scent for our bath gel and lotion.

 

 

 

 

Whether placed on hands, arms, neck, or behind ears it was a hit!

Science access point: recognize one or more external body parts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINE MOTOR GROUP

On Tuesday the students made Puerto Rican flags.

First, the students identified the shapes found on the flag—-star, triangle, and rectangle!

 

 

 

 

 

Math access point: recognize objects with two-dimensional shapes.

 

 

 

 

 

Next, they cut strips of red paper and glued them on to a piece of white paper.

The students used a variety of cutting tools.

 

 

 

Science access point: recognize a change in the appearance of an object.

 

 

 

 

They were asked to glue their 3 strips to the TOP, BOTTOM, and MIDDLE of their papers.

Math access point: associate quantities with number names.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then they added a pre-cut triangle and big white star.

Math access point: recognize when an object is added to a situation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TA DA!!

 

 

 

 

 

Let’s visit Puerto Rico!

 

 

 

 

On Wednesday we made Ponce Carnival masks using this template: Ponce mask

First, the students put glue on their masks using a glue stick.

Math access point: solve problems involving small quantities of objects or actions using language, such as enough, too much, or more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then, they chose which color glitter they wanted to use on their mask.

Science access point: identify objects by one observable property, such as color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We added glitter——and sang our glitter song of course. For those new to us, the glitter song is our take on that old KC and the Sunshine band song. It goes like this: shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake that glitter, shake that glitter! Repeat as many times as needed 🙂

 

 

Science access point: recognize the change in the motion of an object.

 

 

 

 

TA DA!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are ready for the Ponce parade!

 

 

 

 

 

LANGUAGE GROUP

There is a week-long celebration in Puerto Rico called the Carnaval de Ponce which is similar to Mardi Gras.  There are parades and parties.  We decided to have a social get together for the beginning of the year by having a Ponce celebration!

 

 

 

 

The language group used the masks they made earlier in the week as their costumes for the parade.  They also got to wear colorful ponchos and costumes 🙂

 

 

 

 

 

Our students paraded through the halls……

 

 

 

 

 

 

……the crowds cheered!

 

 

 

 

 

We passed out beads and smiles………

 

 

 

 

 

 

………to the spectators.

 

 

 

 

 

After the parade, we all congregated for a “street party” in the hallways.  Students got to socialize and listen to authentic Puerto Rican music.

 

 

 

We had so much fun dancing to the music!

 

 

 

 

 

Of course, what’s a party without snacks?  For our party-goers we had some goldfish (Puerto Rico is an island after all), some coconut Oreos (lots of coconut in Puerto Rico), and some juice.  We had sentence strips out so that students could request what they wanted.

 

 

What a great party!

 

 

 

It was a great week and we want to give a shout out to our fabulous volunteers who helped make everything possible.

 

 

 

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Sep7

Let’s Go On A Safari book

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The theme for our school this year is “the jungle” so we decided to take a little safari and see what kinds of animals we could find.  We had lots of help from students as they dressed up as the animals.  We saw zebras, giraffes, and even some butterflies.

Take a look at the book to see all of the animals on our safari!

 

 

Here is a link to the book: Let’s Go On A Safari

Sep6

Let’s Go On A Safari

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We are going on safari—-it is our school wide theme this year! The sensory groups explored animal themed boxes and the fine motor groups made animal themed art projects. The language group made a tasty animal themed treat!

 

 

 

 

 

SENSORY GROUP

This box contained safari themed items such as a toy camera, hat, sunglasses, jeep, compass, and a variety of toy animals.

 

 

 

 

 

Of course, the students had fun trying on the props 🙂

Science access point: recognize a model of a real object.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our bright colorful “tiger” rice was very eye catching. It might just be our favorite!

 

 

 

 

 

 

There were 3 camouflaged tigers to find in the rice!

Math access point: associate quantities with number names.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There were lots of animals, including monkeys, butterflies, lizards, bees, and bird to find in our jungle themed umbrella.

 

 

 

 

 

We also included a sloth hand puppet and a voice output with jungle sounds.

Science access point: recognize and respond to different types of sensory stimuli.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yellow and brown pom pom’s filled this giraffe themed box.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whether just feeling their soft texture or sorting by color, the students really enjoyed this.

Science access point: match objects with similar observable properties such as color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More eye catching colors could be found in our butterfly and caterpillar pasta box.

 

 

 

 

 

There were a variety of other butterflies to find.

Math access point: recognize similarities and differences in size of common objects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The students mixed yellow food coloring with shaving cream to make a fluffy mane for the laminated lion in our messy play.

 

 

 

 

 

Our lion ended up with some pretty wild hair 🙂

Science access point: recognize that pushing or pulling an object makes it move.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hands were rinsed in a little lake containing a crocodile and hippo.

 

 

 

 

 

Two different sized measuring cups were included for scooping fun.

Science access point: match living things with their habitats.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are using up the last of our banana scented lotion with this unit. PLEASE start stocking it again World Market 🙂

 

 

 

 

 

Whether placed on hands, arms, neck, or behind ears, this lotion was a hit!

Science access point: recognize one or more external body parts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINE MOTOR GROUP

On Tuesday the students made paper bag zebras.

First, they identified the paint color.

Science access point: identify an object by one observable property, such as color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next, they used a fun patterned roller to add stripes to their zebras.

Science access point: apply a push to move an object.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then, they added a nose, ears, eyes, and a cool mohawk cut from scrap paper.

Math access point: recognize when an object is added to a situation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TA DA!!

Some zany zebras!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quick—–take a picture!!!

 

 

 

 

 

On Wednesday we made sunset safari pictures.

First, the students identified the paint color.

Science access point: identify an object by one observable property, such as color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next, the students tore pieces of colorful tissue paper. The students really had fun with this part 🙂

Science access point: recognize a change in an object.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then, they used paint brushes to spread glue over the yellow background paper and patted down strips of tissue paper on to the glue.

Math access point: recognize when an object is added to a situation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elephants were added by stamping UP and DOWN.

Math access point: recognize a movement that reflects a spatial relationship, such as up and down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TA— trumpety trump— DA!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

We saw a herd of elephants.

What fabulous safari pictures!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LANGUAGE GROUP

We made a yummy safari treat this week in our language group.  Here is the recipe that we used:  Let’s Make A Zebra Striped Parfait  Disclaimer: we changed it a little bit by using 2 boxes of mix rather than 1 and using 3 cups of milk instead of 2 due to the amount of kiddos we had.

We started out by PUTTING white chocolate pudding mix into a bowl.  Students who said they would HELP were given the pudding mix box.  We waited for a few seconds while the students tried to open the boxes.  After they were unable to open the boxes themselves, they were prompted to ask for HELP from staff.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Once the boxes were open, the mix was poured into the bowl.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next, each student got to touch the milk.  They indicated whether it felt COLD or HOT.

Science access point: recognize objects or materials as warm or cold.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since we used 3 cups, 2 DIFFERENT students got to HELP.  We first measured out 2 cups.  The students were then asked how many MORE cups we needed to add.

Math access point: solve problems involving small quantities of objects or actions using language, such as enough, too much, or more.

 

 

 

 

 

Once the pudding mix and milk were in the bowl, each student got to HELP mix it up.

After each student, we LOOKED at the bowl to see if the pudding was ALL DONE or if we needed to mix it MORE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When the pudding was ALL DONE, we set it aside.  Each student got a bag with 3 Oreo cookies.  Students had to make sure they each had the correct amount.  Then, they got to SMASH their cookies into pieces.

We used an ice cream scoop as a hammer and it worked perfectly!

Math access point: associate quantities with number names.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each student had to indicate that they WANTED some pudding in their CUP.  Then, they each added HALF of the Oreos and repeated the pudding and Oreos again.

 

 

 

TaDa!  A yummy zebra striped treat 🙂

 

 

 

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Aug30

We Had A Great Summer book

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Although summer is over, we can still reminisce about the good times that we had.  You can see what fun some of the staff here at school had by reading the book.  Lots of staff got to travel–several traveled abroad!  There were also new babies, birthdays, and festivals.  Take a look and see what a great time we had this summer!

 

 

 

Here is a link to the book: We Had A Great Summer!

Aug30

We Had A Great Summer

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We Had A Great Summer

We are back and this become a little tradition of ours; we are beginning the school year with a summer themed post highlighting what staff did over the summer. The sensory groups explored boxes related to the different places staff visited. The fine motor groups practiced their cutting skills and the language group made a refreshing summer treat!

 

 

 

 

 

 

SENSORY GROUP

Ms. Joi’s dad celebrated a milestone birthday this summer and we continued the celebration with birthday cake cloud dough 🙂 We added two cookie cutters to stamp the number 70.

 

 

 

Math access point: associate quantities with number names.

 

 

 

 

 

An astronaut, rocket ship, and stars could be found in our “spacey” black beans. Ms. Judi visited NASA with her family.

 

 

 

 

The rocket was a BIG hit!

Science access point: recognize a space related object.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ms. Robin cruised around the British Virgin Islands so we put a flag banner and little boat in this box.

 

 

 

 

The boat was pretty much ignored—-waving the banner around was way more fun 🙂

Science access point: recognize an action as fast or slow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our yellow and green rice represented the colors of Brazil—-Ms. Maria vacationed there. There were 3 letter B’s and a picture of the Brazilian flag to find.

 

 

 

 

This colorful rice was very eye catching!

Science access point: recognize objects as the same.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ms. Danni visited Iceland! Our kinetic sand was just like the black sand beach she saw there.

 

 

 

 

 

Fish molds added to the fun for our students.

Science access point: apply a push to move an object.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There were some laminated pieces to build castles in green Floam in this box. Ms. Joy got to see lots of castles while visiting the Scottish Highlands.

 

 

 

 

Math access point: recognize when an object is added to a situation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolphins and other fish swam around in our mini version of Discovery Cove. Ms. Ashley and her children got to swim with the dolphins there—-how cool is that!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Our students were pretty intrigued with the dolphin and puffer fish toys.

Science access point: match living things with their habitats.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We used Sunset by the Pool Bath and Body Works lotion for our scent this week since it seemed the perfect reminder of summer fun 🙂

 

 

This scent was a hit!

Science access point: recognize one or more external body parts.

 

 

 

 

 

FINE MOTOR GROUP

On Tuesday, the students made a camping scene using this template: tent

First, we identified the shape and color of our paper.

 

 

 

 

Math access point: recognize objects with two dimensional shapes.

Science access point: identify objects by one observable property such as color.

 

 

 

 

Then, they stamped silver stars on their paper—-to look like a starry night sky.

 

 

 

 

 

Math access point: recognize a movement that reflects a spatial relationship, such as up and down.

 

 

 

 

The students cut the door opening of their tents. They had to be sure and STOP cutting at the end of the line.

 

 

 

 

Some of the students used switch operated scissors.

Math access point: solve problems involving small quantities of actions using language, such as enough, too much, or more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The tent flaps were folded back and glued to the paper with a photo of each student inside.

 

 

 

 

 

TA DA!!

Summer camping fun!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Wednesday, the students made a fun summer memory using colorful craft stick frames.

First, the identified a square.

Math access point: recognize objects with two dimensional shapes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then, they used paper cutters to cut a squares out of old calendar pages. We counted the sides of the square as we trimmed it.

 

 

 

 

 

Math access point: recognize the sides of a square.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next, they glued on a picture of themselves on fabulous tropical beach scenes.

Math access point: recognize when an object is added to a situation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TA DA!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tropical Island fun!

We had a great summer!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LANGUAGE GROUP

Because it’s still hot here, we decided to make a nice cool drink that we could enjoy during this heat.  In honor of the watermelon festival that one of our staff members went to this summer, we are making watermelon lemonade!  Here is the recipe we used: Let’s Make Watermelon Lemonade.

We started by measuring out 4 cups of chopped watermelon.  We had a measuring cup that can hold 2 cups, so we talked about how we would have to measure the watermelon 2 times.  We had 2 students HELP PUT the watermelon in the blender.

Math access point: recognize differences in sizes of containers that hold liquids.

 

 

 

 

 

Next, we had to squeeze 4 lemons.  Our students HELPED by pressing a switch to activate the juicer.  We counted how many lemons we had squeezed.  Each student got to smell and then taste a little bit of lemon.  They got to say if they LIKED or did NOT LIKE the smell and also got to indicate that the lemon tasted SOUR.

 

 

Science access point: recognize and respond to one type of sensory stimuli.

 

 

 

 

 

After we poured the lemon juice into the blender, our students HELPED TURN the blender on by activating a switch.

Science access point: recognize that electrical systems must be turned on in order to work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Once the watermelon and lemon juice was all mixed up, we poured it into a pitcher.  Next, we added some water.  Each student felt the jug of water.  They had to indicate whether it felt HOT or COLD.  We had to PUT 6 cups in, so 3 DIFFERENT students got to HELP.

 

Science access point: recognize objects or materials as warm or cold.

 

 

 

 

 

Finally, we added some sugar and stirred it all up until the sugar dissolved.

Science access point: recognize a common substance that dissolves in water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each student had to request some of the lemonade by indicating that they WANTED some.

Pretty good first treat of the year!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are so happy to be back and are looking forward to all the exciting things we have planned for the year.

 

 

 

Join us next time for more fun and learning——Group by Group!

 

May19

Graduation book

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Graduation book

It’s always so sad to see our students leave us when they graduate, but also such a happy time for them and for us to see how far they’ve come.  We are celebrating our graduates this week.  You get to take a look at the graduates taking their cap and gown photos and see what kinds of things they may do after graduation.

Congrats to all the graduates!!!

 

Here is a link to the book: Let’s Celebrate Our Graduates