Alphabet and Name Learning

The Orange Class has been interested in the alphabet and learning to spell their name. So, since this class loves to paint and glitter, why not add letters to the mix. We wanted to make an alphabet mural using white paper, glitter, glue, crayons, paint dotters and cut out letters of the alphabet. This was a two-day project, the first day the children got to paint the backdrop of the mural with the coloring options we put out. Some friends liked to mix paint with the glitter, which was the class’s favorite thing to do. The Next day we worked on the mural we had cut outs of the alphabet in all the colors spread out all over the mural with paint brushed and cups filled with glue. Of course, it not every day we get to use glue with paint brushes, which is what got the children to in cage. We noticed some children would brush glue on the white paper and then tap the letters in, while others would carefully add glue to the letter and then paste in on the mural. The children thought our mural was not quite ready; it was missing more glitter! They added glitter to what was left of the glue, and we sparkled on.

The last couple of days our friends have been learning how to identify their name. We have set out a variety of invitations throughout the class that uses the letters and their name. This time we put white paper with their name spelled on it , along with rainbow dried pasta and glue. They were quick to find their name and start decorating it with the pasta 

Here's a peek at the children just having fun. 

Indiana Early Learing Standard’s

CA3.2: Demonstrate creative expression through visual art production and presentation

ELA 3.1: Demonstrate mechanics of writing

CA3.1: Demonstrate creative expression through the visual art process or experience

SS2.1: Demonstrate awareness of chronological thinking 

SW1.1: Demonstrate self-awareness and confidence 

SW2.1: Demonstrate self control

 

Fun with The Orange Class

Durning the first part of the month the children were able to work on winter related activities. One of them was to see if they could draw their own snowman. I went ahead and set up black paper with white and gray paint sticks, along with realistic pictures of snowmen to see if that would spark some interest in drawing life like objects. Some friends told us how they got to play outside in the snow while we were on break. One friend even told us how mom and dad helped her make a real-life Olaf (the snowman in Frozen).

Having fun while being stuck inside due to cold temperatures can be a little challenging, but we managed to make the best of it by building some good old forts. 

Here have some friends having a princess tea party 

The children also got to explore the light studio and BMR. 

Waiting for Mom and Dad can be hard sometimes, but have you seen the new EC Library?! Our Orange kiddos love the new look and seem to be more than happy reading to our younger friends 

Indiana Early Learning Standards

SC1.1: Demonstrate ability to explore objects in the physical world

SC2.1: Recognize seasonal and weather-related changes

SW1.1: Demonstrate self-awareness and confidence

SW4.1: Demonstrate relationship skills

CA4.1: Demonstrate creative expression through dramatic play