Today was another happy day at ALG. Sadly we are winding down the firetruck songs. The kids are really getting it down now. We started the day with some nice water play. Watering the plants, some kids using their tears at first. Great teachers took care of that and fun was had by all.
When we got to the days of the week Jamie announced that his baby sister Meredith turned 1 today. A skeptical circle group clapped.
The kids did some great climbing up the ladder and hanging from the hooks. We are still working on naming the pets. Suggestions are welcome.
The Blue group and some extra kids spent a lot of time running away from monsters and hiding behind the bushes.
It is likely that the diapers were changed a little late today as there were two dad COOPers. But with some strong support from Fiona all the kids were changed.
The big news today was the discovery of a real mop in the back by the bathrooms. Use it with love and you we will have cleaner toys and more time with our children.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Hi everyone,
Today was a great day at ALG! In Morning Meeting, we continued the theme of firefighting and fire safety that's been such a big part of September: we discussed the idea of "stop, drop and roll" and sang a rousing rendition of "Hurry, Hurry, Drive the Firetruck" (which is now, sadly, in its last week of regular rotation).
The teachers also announced that the time has come to name the two guinea pigs who have been living in the back room since school began. Students can suggest possible names any time this week, and then everyone will vote on their favorites. So far, suggestions include: Brownie, Whitey, Mr./Mrs./Ms. Giggles (there seems to be some uncertainty about the gender--and, perhaps, marital status--of the animals), Muffy, Smokey and Fire.
Coming soon to your refrigerators: the kids also created some really beautiful artwork today. Some of them enjoyed trying out a new set of oil pastels, and others created collages with bits of fabric.
All the groups spent time playing outside and enjoying the fall weather. Among the games I personally saw being created were: Gas Station, Voyage to the Strawberry Planet, Don't Eat the Fruit I Need for My Pie, and Let's Make Beep-Beep Noises to Indicate That Our Vehicles are Backing Up.
Besides that, the kids did all the usual fun ALG stuff: playing with play dough, jumping on mattresses, negotiating lunch sharing and curling up on adults' laps to read a book. I enjoyed spending time with all of your kids (and am now in need of a long nap).
Carolyn Parkhurst Rosser
(Ellie's mom, and one of today's co-oppers)
Today was a great day at ALG! In Morning Meeting, we continued the theme of firefighting and fire safety that's been such a big part of September: we discussed the idea of "stop, drop and roll" and sang a rousing rendition of "Hurry, Hurry, Drive the Firetruck" (which is now, sadly, in its last week of regular rotation).
The teachers also announced that the time has come to name the two guinea pigs who have been living in the back room since school began. Students can suggest possible names any time this week, and then everyone will vote on their favorites. So far, suggestions include: Brownie, Whitey, Mr./Mrs./Ms. Giggles (there seems to be some uncertainty about the gender--and, perhaps, marital status--of the animals), Muffy, Smokey and Fire.
Coming soon to your refrigerators: the kids also created some really beautiful artwork today. Some of them enjoyed trying out a new set of oil pastels, and others created collages with bits of fabric.
All the groups spent time playing outside and enjoying the fall weather. Among the games I personally saw being created were: Gas Station, Voyage to the Strawberry Planet, Don't Eat the Fruit I Need for My Pie, and Let's Make Beep-Beep Noises to Indicate That Our Vehicles are Backing Up.
Besides that, the kids did all the usual fun ALG stuff: playing with play dough, jumping on mattresses, negotiating lunch sharing and curling up on adults' laps to read a book. I enjoyed spending time with all of your kids (and am now in need of a long nap).
Carolyn Parkhurst Rosser
(Ellie's mom, and one of today's co-oppers)
ALG's new blog
Hi Parents!
Kaiea's dad, Jon, had the idea that we post the daily activities as a blog so people can read them even if they're not picking up. So, check it out this afternoon. We're starting small, but soon we'll hopefully have pictures along with text. It will be another way to start conversations with your child about what they're doing in school, and I'd love to hear back from everyone about how you like it. I haven't linked it to the parents' page of the website yet, but that will come soon.
Deborah
Kaiea's dad, Jon, had the idea that we post the daily activities as a blog so people can read them even if they're not picking up. So, check it out this afternoon. We're starting small, but soon we'll hopefully have pictures along with text. It will be another way to start conversations with your child about what they're doing in school, and I'd love to hear back from everyone about how you like it. I haven't linked it to the parents' page of the website yet, but that will come soon.
Deborah
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