Cars and Trucks and Things That Go!

We began our transportation unit this past week and it's been busy and fun! From a car wash in the water table to cars and sand in our sensory bin, we have been driving up a storm here in EIPK.

Painting Cars

There was a car craft available this week that many students participated in. This project took two days as each car needed time to dry before the wheels, doors, and bumpers could be glued on. 

Car Fingerplay

We often have a fun finger play each week in our classroom. This week we did a very simple one called "Car, Car." It was a big hit and several students asked to do it again and again. I'll put the words and actions below in case you want to try it at home as well!

Car, Car 

Car, car, may I have a ride? (Make one fist and one hand with it's thumb up. Move your hands as if they are talking to other.)

Yes, sir; yes, sir; step inside. (Move fist as if the car is talking)

Get in the car, (Put your thumb into the other fist)

Turn on the gas. (Move the fist and passenger forward )

Chug – away, chug – away, (Pretend to be holding a steering wheel)

But not too fast! (Put up both hands to show stop)

Book of the Week

This week we enjoyed the book, "My Truck is Stuck" by Kevin Lewis and Daniel Kirk. This cute story is about a dump truck that gets stuck and all the different vehicles that stop to try and help it get out. Reading the same story over and over is wonderful for language development; as children start to learn the story line they gain the confidence needed to start reading along. 

Playing in the Mud!

The weather was nice and we couldn't resist bringing some water out to be enjoyed in our mud kitchen. Be sure to always send your child to school in play clothes, because they might get dirty from time to time as we love our sensory play here in EIPK.

Coloured Parking Lots: An Introduction to Sorting

On Thursday we engaged our four-year-olds in a simple sorting activity: parking coloured cars into their matching coloured garages. This early numeracy activity was an introduction to sorting, a life long mathematical skill!

Emergency Evacuation

Our school had an emergency evacuation practice on Wednesday morning. The students were very brave and did such a great job!

No Pictures Yet!

Unfortunately we are still waiting for all of the Student Verification Forms to be filled out and processed. I cannot start posting pictures on the blog until this is done. However, there is no need to panic, we have still been snapping pictures and capturing all of that EIPK cuteness, you will just need to wait a bit longer before you can see it! If you have not yet filled out your child's student verification form, please take a minute to do so. Click on the image below for more directions. 

Family Photos Needed!

Don't forget to send in a family photo for our picture wall! If you don't have a printed one I am happy to print it for you, just send it to me through email.