Let's Get Moving! Sports and Actvities

This short week of preschool was all about sports and different physical activities!  We learned about all of the different kinds balls that we play with for a variety of sports.  The children colored paper plates to look like any ball of their choice.  Baseballs, soccer balls, and basketballs were some of their favorites!  

For this math activity, the children took turns rolling a die.  Then they had to count out beads to match the number on the dice.  This activity not only tested their math skills, but also their fine motor skills.  Pinching the beads with their fingers helped to strengthen their dexterity.  

The children were so excited when they had the opportunity to actually play the different sports we discussed in class.  Kicking soccer balls, throwing tennis balls, and catching large bouncy balls really engaged the children.  Actually playing each sport deepened the children's understanding of some of the rules of each game. Enjoy this Fall and get the kids moving by playing different games and sports outside!

We enjoyed building fine motor skills by threading string through a football we 'laced up the ball' so we could be ready to play ball!

Our tracing activity this week incorporated the theme very nicely!  Each monster on the worksheet corresponded with a piece of sports equipment.  The children traced the different shaped lines toward the monster's object.  Even though the children were not writing specific letters, exercises like this will help them improve their writing skills!  

Before heading home the children made their own first place medals by coloring, cutting out, and gluing a number one onto some tin foil.  They loved wearing these medals around their necks and proudly posed for their pictures!  

What's Coming Up?

• We have Columbus Day off on Monday, October 12th.  We will see you for safety and hygiene week on Wednesday.
  
• Please send empty water bottles and paper towel/toilet paper tubes with your child any time you find extras around the house.  We use them for various science experiments and art projects throughout the year so are always happy to collect them.