This week in lab was pretty mellow. Many children were not in class, and the activities were prepared and ready to go. After the normal routine of arrival (table activities) and circle time, the teacher explained the activities that were going to be available. The options were water colors, block area (shape blocks), and blowing objects through a straw. Since there were few children, they were able to participate in all activities if they wanted to. One thing that caught my attention was that the children were excited about little trees (looked like chritmas trees) were out for decoration, and also the object for the water color activity. The children that were at that activity attempted to draw the trees before using the water colors, but one child said, "No. I want to draw the pumkins." The teacher said, "Ok, if that is what you would like to do." I thought it was funny how they were stuck on the object for water coloring activity for last month. Maybe if the teacher would change it up every week, then we'd see more reaction. This activity brings out more small motor skills with the drawing before-hand, and painting the drawing. Also, it helps the children with color recognition.
If I were the teacher in the classroom, I would continue with color interest. Maybe the next week, have each day to pertain to a different color, and have the children bring in an object of that color. Having the children dress in the color each day would be a good idea too. The children would get a sense of each color, and the activities done that day would help then recognize the color later on. Books about favorite colors would be available also.
Hi Juliann and welcome to our group!
ReplyDeleteYour blog looks very interesting and enthusiastic, I love that you use different colors to emphasize certain points. Though we only have a few weeks left, I am excited to share your experience.
I really like the idea of color themed days, especially having children bring in an object of that color. It would be neat if they were objects that could be left in the classroom for the duration of the theme; and if the teacher would group them together and arrange them like the colors of the rainbow. Having the children dress in the color could be fun too, if all of the children are able!
Thank you for your post and I look forward to hearing more from you,
Hannah
Welcome to the group!
ReplyDeleteI love your ideas about expanding the childrens interest in color. I think they would enjoy the dressing up in the different colors. I also agree that they water color activites should change weekly instead of monthly. Have a good week!
Hi Juliann,
ReplyDeleteIsnt it great when it is a mellow day? It was very interesting to read that the teacher has monthly water color activities, I would think it is to see progress/change of the children's work throughout the month. Your expansion of the water color activities are great to, the children would really love having to dress to a color or bring something into class, it gives them responsibility! Have a good week and I look forward to reading your blogs.