I got to start the kids on the unit of being unique! I think this is a great unit, because kids often copy eachother, so it is great to celebrate our own uniqueness.
We missed having Ethan on our first lesson, but had Damon fill his spot. I did this lesson last year where I traced the kids and they colored them, and then drew self portraits. I must say they have improved. The biggest change was the time they were willing to spend on it, and the fact that most of them could write their names on the drawing. It is so much fun to watch these kids grow up.
We missed Elise on our second lesson, and had a boys day. They were very well behaved, so we got through our activities very smoothly. They really had a great time with the "5 little buns" finger play and action. We also did our names to the beat, and here is a little video of that. (Funny note on the names- the kids remembered this from last year, so picked up on it really fast. Except Ethan who when it came to his name sometimes said "Ethan Sister Woodbury" Obviously Sarah taught this last time. We really had a lot of fun exploring all of their names, and why we have different names.
I must add, that Ches and I are enjoying JS so much. Ches often likes to play Joy School, and he is the teacher. One time when we were doing it, I started imitating all of his JS peers, and he quickly got who I was imitating. Mark- I'm tired, I'm too tired to do that (he really likes to lie down). Ethan- Hey guys! Hey guys! (always with that big bright smile). Elise- We never hit or kick or push! (Ches got this one the fastest).
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