The Worry Eater

 A friend who works with children lent us her worry eater this week.  That is the adorable "little fellow" you see first on the blog.  Worries are placed in the zipper pocket to be eaten and therefore disappear.  You might wonder why we would borrow the little guy.  Children worry just like adults.  We read the book "Wemberly Worried"  and talked about the kinds of things a pre-kindergartner might have concern about.  We drew pictures about our worries that you will find in the upcoming yearbook publication.  Some of the worries included: falling off a bike when riding without training wheels, having bad dreams, reading scary books, being afraid of thunder and lightening, being without electricity or performing well at gymnastics.  Please know that the teachers reassured all our friends that it is okay to have concerns.  You will see some youngsters on the blog drawing their worries.  Each child placed his/her worry in the pocket of the worry eater.

The hit of the week was the birthday celebration for Lucas.  The class was beyond excited because the whole group is now five years old.  The blog shows the birthday chatting, eating and pure joy happening.  Thanks to Lucas' family for goodies along with healthy food.  All of you have made your child's birthday special.  At the end of the year you will receive the pictures taken when your preschooler turned five.

Other pictures are from our everyday activities.  Friends are connecting chains.  Some do it in patterns of colors, other have no particular order.  All the smaller chains made are connected.  You will see friends measuring and comparing lengths.  For instance, is the chain as long as the row of cubbies?  How many Whole Notes would it take to be the length of the chain?  Many friends plan and cooperate for this beginning math adventure.

Other Whole Note friends are using their fine motor skills to make objects with play dough, while still others are in photos reading books and building.  A group is using imagination at a road and construction table.

You will receive a reminder next week about the time you selected for your conference.  Deb will send you a zoom link.  Conferences are for 20 minutes only.  Please be prompt to keep the day running smoothly.  It is on Thursday, May 20th. We look forward to meeting with you.

Rolene and Jackie