Sunday, December 31, 2017

Fun!

From A Preschooler's Perspective

We were having a discussion about what time we all go to bed at night when a preschooler informed us that,"I go to bed at one hundred o'clock ... 'cause it's a long day!


Fun!


One of my primary goals for preschoolers (if not the primary goal) is for every child to really enjoy their initial experience in the school environment. Anyone who spends time in our classroom can quickly observe that we have a very upbeat and joyful approach to teaching and learning. When teachers are regularly having fun with their students, the bond between teacher and student is strengthened, and the children will then let their natural tendencies to enjoy themselves fully emerge. When children are always enjoying themselves, they become more comfortable and confident  members of the community of learners. Over my many years as an educator, I have continuously noticed that having fun enhances children's learning and achievement. And even more importantly - having lots of fun in (and outside) of school leads children on the path to having a more joyful,
fun-filled and happy life!

Preschoolers Being Silly, Fooling Around, and Having Lots of Fun at School!

Maci & the Balls


Kendall in a Box



Look Out! Brynn & Panda Sneaking Up On Bee



No Pushing! Opal and Mrs. Becka Have a Shoving Match on the Stage



Kids in a Bin ~ Kendall, Maci, Opal, Rylie & Bee Having Fun in a Bin



Moustache Party! Kendall, Opal, Sergio, Ryla, Cole & Jace Show Off Their 'Staches



So Old! Kendall, Ryla, Sergio & Bee Show Off Their Inner Senior Citizens




Pop! Kendall, Ryla & Aven Popping Out of the Coat Rack



Natalie & Jace in a Box 



Brynn & Cole in a Box



Sticker-Head Rylie



Birthday Bee



Gorilla Cole



Happy Adam



Rylie with Shades



Kendall with Magnet Art



Play Dough Arm Brynn



Guitar Graham



Funny Face Jace



Natalie Driving in Her Car



Gavin and the Big Boys



Tipo Reclining Outside



A-Choo! Brynn, Mrs. Becka & Bee Acting Out "Pigs Make Me Sneeze"



Brynn & Tipo Popping Up Behind the Book Shelf



Sergio & Jace in the Water



Flower Eden



Gavin and Jace in Snacktime Follies



Firefighter Fynnlee



Play Dough Fun with Bee and Aven



Fairy Gavin



Fynnlee Dancing



Opal with Mats on Head



Achoo! Part 2 - Brynn and Courtney Reading "Pigs Make Me Sneeze"