Grandparents

We finished up week one of Mother Goose Time's me and my family theme by learning about grandparents. 

During circle time Elli pointed out the similarities and differences between the grandparents on the monthly theme poster.  

 The recommended book for the day was Thunder Cake, which I was able to find on youtube.

After hearing the story Elli got to make storm cakes.  It took a very long time for her to peel the potato, but she was so proud that she did it all herself.  I boiled the potato and some carrots until they were soft.  Elli used her hands to crush and pound the food in a plastic bag until it was like a pancake, then we fried it up.  She said it was delicious and now wants them every day with lunch.

We talked about why people might wear glasses.  Then Elli got to design her own pair of "Grandma's Glasses."  She loved wearing these around the house and showing them off once they were done.

We played a few round of family dominoes together.  Elli had fun matching the pictures.  It's also great practice for taking turns.

Every day has a tinker and scrap idea.  These are times when you can leave out materials and the kids get to use them however they want.  Today I left out a tray of pipe-cleaners, beads and other odds and ends.  The girls used them to make jewelry.

Elli worked on completing the letter a in her my little journal.  Next week we'll be learning all about feelings.