News:
- Several kids really enjoyed using a felt board to tell the story of the Very Hungry Caterpillar with me this week. After some initial grabbing and whining over who would put which piece of food onto the board, the kids settled into a delightful rhythm of turn-taking, passing pieces to each other, asking for advice about placement, and laughing together over some silliness. Sometimes we adults forget (me included) how much the kids are taking cues from us, and how much of an influence we can have when we sit with them, model behavior, offer alternative words and tones, and enjoy the process along with the kids. While some of us worked with the felt board story, others were setting up an elaborate picnic in dramatic play, while a couple other kids read books together on the beanbag chair.
- Since one of the children mentioned that her favorite color was black, we had to read a book about it! And we couldn’t resist the absurdity of The Princess and the Potty. Imagine a king and queen sitting on little potties to try to get their princess to use it.
- Happy Handz: Exciting news – Drew from Happy Handz Art Play for Kids has generously offered to donate a class to Sunny Hill! She will be coming on Thursday, 1/9 to offer a winter-themed art class. You can learn more about her here:Instagram & Facebook! www.HappyHandzStudioCT.com