Good apples, bad apples and getting flicked: lessons from Adam and Eve

Week three, day two! I had so much fun this week with our kids.

On our second day we finished up our apple crafts, adding in the worms and gluing on the leaves.

 

We had a great circle time. The kids were attentive and interested. We've noticed this pattern over the last few weeks: the kids seem to be more focused on the second day of the week. I think on the first day the kids are easily distracted by new toys and materials ("BRIGHT SHINY THINGS!"). The take-away for me was to try back-loading the weekly curriculum so that we tackle the activities and readings that require more focus on the second day.

During circle time we read about Adam and Eve and talked about how moms and dads have to punish us when we disobey, the same way God punished Adam and Eve. 

Me: "What kinds of punishments do you get when you disobey your mom or dad?"

Kids: "WE GET TIME OUTS!" "WE GET NOSE ON THE WALL!" "WE GET FLICKED!" 

Out of the mouths of babes :)

The kids loved singing "Oh Be Careful" again. This one was stuck in my head ALL WEEK.

"O be careful little minds what you think..."

Of course we had to revisit "One, two buckle my shoe." We danced and sang, and Jack has been screaming this song all weekend!

The curriculum called for reading "Is Your Mama a Llama?" but I didn't feel like it fit with the themes of the week: apples, A and 2. So we switched it up and read "The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers." This is a great book for toddlers, and the book compares apples to strangers in a way kids can understand. It teaches that most strangers, like apples, are good, but you can't tell from the outside which are good and which are bad.

We finished up the day by playing a game where the kids jumped to the letter or number when called. I wanted to test their retention for the four numbers and letters covered to date: 0, 1, 2 and A. I hate to say it, but the girls DOMINATED this activity. Jack and Noah spent most of this game tickling each other. Boys, you need to step it up! :)

 After school we took a little dip in the pool. Only in Vegas!

Love you kiddos! Thanks for letting me live out my dreams of being a teacher with you!