I had signed up to be the Mommy Helper in class today and was so glad that I was available for Mrs. W since Mrs. Standfield was sent home sick. The class today was rowdy, so Mrs. W and I were kept on our toes the whole morning!
I will also be helping on Friday as well because Mrs. W will not be in class, because she is going to Alaska to her grand-daughter’s graduation.
The Bible story today was called “A Net Full of Fish” and was about a fisherman catching fish in his net. When he arrived back on shore he would sort the fish from the good and the bad and only keep those fish that were good enough to eat. Just like Jesus sorts us, from the good and the bad, when we get to heaven, Mrs. W explained.
Before heading over to the tables to work on our letter, Mrs. W talked more (this weeks theme) about zoo animals and whales. We listened to a recording of real whales “singing/communicating” in the ocean. The kids thought this was really cool and on the way to the tables we all made whale sounds together!
The class worked on the letter “Z” today. The letter “Z” is for: Zebra, Zipper (Isabel said this one!), Zackary, Zoo, and Zoot suit (or as Mrs. W spelled Zut suit).
Painting the letter “Z“.
More painting.
They were supposed to paint it like a zebra. Some of them got a little carried away by the time they were finished! I guess they really like to paint!
After painting and clean up we headed outside to the playground for recess!
Isabel found a paint brush and started “painting” everything; the fence, the table, the plastic gym set… she had to share the paintbrush since we could only find one.
I noticed Olivia painting for awhile and as well as Eden.
Isabela and Mila, these two played on the tire swing the whole time. So cute!
I thought it was so cute of Makayla to ask Isabel if she could push her on the swing.
Eden painted while Isabel rode on the swing. Then afterward, the two of them were painting together. After I just happened to find another paint brush!
After recess, we stopped by the restrooms to wash up and headed back to the classroom for snack, free play, and show and tell.
During free play the majority of the class worked on craft type projects with stickers, glue, paper, and other embellishments.
The special helper today was Devan. For show and tell Devan brought a very large monkey that he got from his Uncle. When Mrs. W asked what the monkeys name was Devan said “Monkey.” For snack, Devan brought to share graham crackers and milk.
Isabel’s letter “Z“. I think she did a rather great job!