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Today, as we focused on the materials and tools needed to build a structure, we explored cement. We discovered that cement serves as a glue for bricks and/or rocks when constructing a house.

To make our DIY cement, we needed flour, cornstarch, black food coloring, and water. First, we mixed flour and cornstarch, then slowly added water until it dissolved, making sure it wasn't too watery. We added a drop of black food coloring and mixed it well to make it gray. Once done, we placed it in a mold, added some pebbles, and let it dry.

It was a fun experience making our cement from scratch!

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For our art adventure today, we did a foil pasting activity. First, we put some glue on our paper, then chose the metallic foil we wanted to use. With our imagination and creativity, some of us made a pink cake, a house, and sharks!

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As part of our exploration this week, we conducted an experiment to determine which material—cardboard, wood, or rock—is the strongest. We began by gathering the necessary materials and identifying the tools we would be using: a hammer, a hard hat, goggles, cardboard, several pieces of wood, and some rocks. We proceeded to hammer each of the materials—cardboard, wood, and rocks—and discovered that the rock was the strongest among the three. This finding suggests that rock is the ideal material to use when constructing a structure

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What can we do with... Pieces of Paper + Scissors? 

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What can we do with... Pieces of Paper + Scissors? 

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Well, we can practice our fine motor skills by snipping and cutting the papers. We also tried using bigger scissors and it helped us cut longer papers and snip smoothly. After that, we kept all the materials we snipped for another activity.

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For our art project, we experimented with painting using a plastic bag on a large cardboard surface. First, we inflated the plastic bag, then dropped some paint onto the board. Next, we pressed the bag onto the board with paint, creating a nice pattern. We continued by pressing, stamping, and spreading the paint all over the board to achieve an amazing mixture of colors.

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This week, we did a construction site sensory bin where we played with kinetic sand and small toy construction vehicles (like trucks, bulldozers, and cranes). We mixed everything in a large container and we let ourselves enjoy digging, scooping, transferring, and play pretend with the vehicles. With this activity, we were able to explore various construction scenes and tools.

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As we continued to explore houses, we engaged in a house-building activity using materials available in the classroom. We utilized boxes, foam blocks, paper cups, and tissue rolls. Employing our imagination, we constructed a structure and dubbed it our house. We relished exploring various objects and using them to create something new!

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Yes, it does seem familiar! This time, we decided to experiment with a larger object, reminiscent of our previous Marble Painting activity. Instead of marbles, we used Ping Pong balls, along with a box, our selected paint colors, and a sheet of paper. Our process involved dropping paint onto the paper inside the box, adding the Ping Pong balls, and tilting the box sideways. We watched as the balls rolled, bounced, and created colorful patterns on the paper. It was delightful to observe the vibrant paths they left behind!

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This week's art adventure involved a painting activity where we allowed ourselves to paint freely on a piece of paper. This approach enabled us to explore our creativity and express ourselves fully. It also provided an opportunity to experiment and discover various techniques for filling the paper with paint.

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With a Kinetic Sand Play Sensory Bin, the possibilities for sensory exploration and imaginative play are endless! We can dive in and feel the sand, experimenting with scooping and molding it into various shapes. By adding toys, colorful beads, and shovels, we enhance the sensory experience, stimulating our senses and encouraging creativity. This activity invites us to explore, imagine, and express ourselves in a fun and tactile way!

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For our big group activity today, we brought the tale of the Three Little Pigs to life through an enchanting storytelling session, using various materials as representations. Through this immersive experience, we not only enjoyed the story but also discovered which house would be the strongest for the pigs to stay safe!

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Today, we had a blast with our Three Little Pigs House Building activity! Inspired by the classic tale, we embarked on a creative journey to construct houses using various materials. We used fillers in place of straws, popsicle sticks for sticks, and colored papers to represent the bricks. It was amazing that some of our friends used all the materials to build their house, thinking that it would be stronger. Through this experience, we were able to learn about construction and building.

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Today, we did a foil printing art wherein we placed a foil on the table and let ourselves scribble on it using different colored markers. We made sure the foil was filled with colorful lines and scribbles, after that, we sprayed some water to mix the colors of the markers and then placed a paper on top to transfer the design. As we carefully lifted it we saw the colors and lines on our paper, it was unique and amazing!

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In this activity, we were able to show our creativity skills and imagination in terms of designing our family's clothes! We used crayons of different forms, and colored pencils too. We filled the white spaces with the favorite colors of our family members. We also played with these puppets after coloring and did a little storytelling with our friends. After that, we laminated this puppet, and is now ready to hang on our DIY Roof!

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What can we do with Fillers Sensory Bin?

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What can we do with Fillers Sensory Bin?

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What can we do with this sensory bin filled with fillers and hidden objects? Well, we did a scavenger hunt! This activity is very interactive as we look for items hidden in the sensory bin and identify them. We found some chairs, tables, lampshades, and even a bed! We also tried to identify and remember which part of the house we see these items. It was fun to recall and share stories of what we do with these items at our house.

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For art, we made a roof for our house out of cardboard and a hanger. We painted the cardboard using a roller with different designs. We dipped our chosen roller paint into the paint and evenly rolled it to the cardboard to fill in our roof. After that, we let it dry and placed it on the side as we finished preparing the photos of our family to finally hang it on the hanger. We had so much fun completing this masterpiece!

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One of our sensory bin for the week is Kinetic Sand. With this kind of sand, we were able to mold it into different shapes and sizes. We also added various tools and toys, such as shovels, scoops, molds, and small toys like animals. We were able to explore the sand through scooping, pouring, and molding the sand which developed our fine motor skills and creativity.

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What can we do with these colorful blocks? Well, we can build our own houses out of it. We first gathered a variety of blocks and chose the ones that we wanted to use. Then, we started stacking it and putting it together. Some of us used smaller blocks to create a tall tower, while some of our friends chose to use the bigger blocks to create wider houses. In this activity, we were able to use our imagination and creativity to design our very own houses!

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For this week's art, we did a Duplo stamping activity. To begin, we gathered a variety of Duplo blocks in different shapes and sizes. Next, we dipped the flat side of the blocks into the paint, making sure it was evenly coated. Then, press the painted side of the Duplo onto a piece of paper. As we repeated the process, we noticed that the colorful stamps looked like our windows at home and so we made more based on the pictures of our houses displayed in the classroom.

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For us to understand more about our homes, we did a discussion focusing on the similarities and differences that we noticed on each others houses. While showcasing our homes, we were also engaged in lively talk noting on the things that are the same and different in terms of structures. We discovered that our places have common themes yet, we also shared the individual touches that made our home special, from colorful gardens, playful pets to the people we are living in. With this activity, we were able to learn about different living environments and get a chance to understand each other.

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In today's discovery, we did a show and tell activity where we presented a photo of our home to the class. With smiles as bright as the sun shining through our windows, we shared some tales and stories about our homes. We also discovered that some of our friends lives on a building, a townhouse, and a village. Aside from that, we found out that some of our friends have more than five people living in their homes. With this activity, we were able to have a sense of community within the class.

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Today, the classroom transformed into a construction site as we embarked on an exciting project of building our houses out of sticks! We used popsicle sticks and glue to make our 2D house and paste it on our paper. We arranged the sticks to make walls, roofs, and doors. This activity honed our motor skills, creativity, imagination, and problem-solving skills as we bring our visions to life!

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On this day, our class embarked on a journey to understand where our friends and classmates reside. Through a chart, we asked each other and investigated who lives in a house and who lives in a builiding. This encouraged our social interaction and sparked discussions about the different types of homes people live in. From cozy houses with colorful doors to towering buildings with bustling activity, we learned that we all have differences. This short discussion fostered a sense of belonging but also promoted empathy and understanding of each other's living situations.

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Today's art adventure, we did a pasting activity. We were given a tray full of different shapes and we let our imagination construct our own unique houses. We used triangles for roofs, squares, and circles for windows, and rectangles for doors. This hands-on exploration not only fostered our creativity but also taught us about spatial awareness, geometry, and fine motor skills in a fun way!

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As part of our outdoor today, we did an art activity using a bottle with paint and squeezing it onto the paper, and let the drops of paint create a unique splat of colors, patterns, and shapes. We enjoyed this activity because it allowed us to use the bottle the way we wanted. Some of us squeezed the bottle, while some just let the paint drip from the bottle. It was a fun experience, painting outside and letting ourselves get wet!

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In this activity, we were given various materials like playdough, sticks, popsicles, straws, and pebbles. What we did is that we built a structure out of the objects and labeled it as our house. Some of us prefer to have a house full of pebbles, some with sticks and popsicles. Aside from that, some of us made a house for our animals and favorite toys!

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What can we do with... Cardboard Face + Various Pieces?

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What can we do with... Cardboard Face + Various Pieces?

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What can we do with all these materials? Well, we can arrange and change the eyes and mouth to see different faces and emotions. With this, we were able to create different expressions like happy, sad, angry, surprised, and more. This activity helped us enhance our emotional intelligence and empathy through visual representations of different feelings and expressions.

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One activity we embarked on for our art adventure was Bottle Stamping! To begin, we collected empty bottles of various shapes and sizes. Next, we dipped the bottom of the bottle into the paint and stamped it onto our paper to create patterns. This provided us with an opportunity to explore different color combinations and designs!

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This week, we are exploring different feelings that we experience. With that in mind, we created a feelings chart focusing on four basic emotions: Happy, Sad, Grumpy, and Feeling Sleepy. Each of us had the opportunity to choose from these options and share what we were feeling. Some of us felt sad, grumpy, or sleepy, but most of our friends were happy! It was enlightening to discover that the emotions we experience have names, and we can use them to communicate with everyone!

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For our art adventure, we engaged in a scribbling activity centered around making circles. It was a fun and engaging experience as we utilized colorful markers to experiment with different sizes and speeds in creating a variety of circles. This activity helped us enhance our hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Moreover, it served as a fantastic outlet for unleashing our creativity and crafting unique patterns and designs!

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Easter Season is a time of joy, celebration, and delicious treats. With that, we made some Easter Egg Cookies. We used biscuits, colorful frosting, and sprinkles, hhmmm yum!

This activity brought out our creativity and fine motor skills. We had so much fun as we shared the experience of making a delicious treat with our friends and teachers. Happy Easter!

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Today for art adventure, we did a rolled painting but instead of using a marble like we used to, we changed it into eggs! As we move the bin from left to right, we saw swirls and twirls of paints! This activity encouraged us to use our gross motor skills and make big moves with our arms. It was fun!

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Today's sensory bin was fun and egg-citing! We played with a bin full of paper fillers and hidden eggs. This activity made us use our senses as we touch and feel the fillers, hear the sound as we scrunch it, and looked for the hidden eggs!

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Hop little bunnies, hop, hop, hop! But look! Some bunnies are hiding, it's time for us to look for them and start the Easter Bunny Hunt!

Yes, that's what we did. We had our Easter Bunny Hunt all over the garden area full of obstacle courses. As soon as we found one bunny and one egg, we tried completing the obstacle course and played with our friends from the other class. It was a memorable activity to be played together with teachers and friends!

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For art adventure, we explored the technique of making a dot art by filling in an easter egg drawing. We used colorful paints and started applying dots using our fingers and cotton buds. It is a relaxing activity and made us careful about dotting outside the egg. It was a great activity to practice our fine motor skills and finger grip too!

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Since Easter is coming, we made a bunny plushie out of an old sock. We simply filled it in with monggo seeds and tied it to make the bunny's body, head, and tail. After that, we cut the ears and decorated our plushie using colorful markers. Now we have a cute and soft bunny plushie to play with for Easter!

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As we continued to explore eggs, we did an egg drop experiment which is a classic STEM activity where we built a house to protect a raw egg from breaking.

What we did is we used different materials like newspapers, sponges, and fillers to create a protective structure around "Poppy's cousins". After that, we tried dropping it from a high place and tried dropping it really fast too. Some of the eggs survived but one didn't make it. We felt sad seeing the egg cracked and broken but we learned that next time we have to make sure that it is secured. This activity helped us understand how important it is to be gentle with the things we play with and the friends we interact with. It also helped us with our problem-solving skills as we created the house for the egg.

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Easter Holiday is just around the corner, so we made this tie-dye art to decorate our eggs. We wrapped our eggs with tissue paper and tied them with an elastic. Then we squirt some colored vinegar onto the eggs and let it mix its colors and let it dry. This activity promotes our appreciation for arts and at the same time the use of our senses, since some of us noticed the smell of the colored liquid.

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What can we do with... Chia Seeds + Spoons + Empty Containers? 

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What can we do with... Chia Seeds + Spoons + Empty Containers? 

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What can we do with these materials? Well, we can practice our fine motor skills by pouring, scooping, and transferring the chia seeds to a container. We were engaged with this activity as we were able to explore the concept of measuring and capacity of the sensory materials. Aside from that, we learned that chia seeds are slimy and gooey like a slime but with small bumpy textures.

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In this activity, we examined different eggs from different species such as chicken, duck, and quail to compare their sizes, colors, and textures. We discovered that they differ in size and texture of their eggshells, as well as the contents inside but they are all the same in terms of being fragile. We found out that if we're not careful and gentle with it, the eggs will crack and break. This hands-on exploration fosters curiosity and observation skills.

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This week, we are investigating different kinds of eggs. We decided to see if we could take care of an egg for the whole week. So meet POPPY, our class egg!

In this activity, we are given the responsibility to take care of our class egg to ensure it doesn't break. We must handle it with care, avoid dropping it, and create protective measures such as nests or containers to safeguard our egg. This promotes a sense of responsibility and problem-solving! It's a fun way to learn about being gentle and the importance of careful handling of fragile objects.

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It's time for some art adventure!
Today we made a unique egg collage using a variety of art tools like paints, markers, and small pieces of colorful papers. With these materials, we painted designs on the egg, used markers for details, and added textures with paper cutouts. This activity encourages creativity, experimentation with materials, and fine motor skills as we manipulate the tools to decorate the egg collage. In the end, we had a big colorful egg!

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What can we do with... Rice Sensory Bin? 

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What can we do with... Rice Sensory Bin? 

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What can we do with a sensory bin filled with rice and eggs? Well, we can dig using our hands, feel the grains, and search for hidden eggs. Aside from that, the eggs can be opened so we used some spoons to scoop and transfer. This activity enhances our sensory stimulation and fine motor skills. It also promotes imaginative play and interactions with different textures within the bin!

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In this activity, we were able to manipulate the position of the flashlight to observe how shadows change based on light source placement. In this experiment, we've seen shadows at different angles, different size, its height and it's shadow formation. This hands-on exploration encourages our curiosity, spatial reasoning, and understanding of how light interacts with objects to create variety of shadows. We enjoyed this interactive activity under a tent and using the Shadow Box that we did!

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Exploring shadows offers a fascinating journey into understanding light, forms and positions. Over the week, the children delve into the interplay between objects, light sources, and surfaces to observe how shadows form and changed based on various factors. This experience involves experimenting with different objects, angles, and lighting conditions to study about shadow. From simple shapes to complex compositions, exploring shadows encourages curiosity, observation skills, and an appreciation for the nature of light and space. As we culminate this investigation, we were able to remember the beauty of shadows in which sparked our creativity and had a deeper understanding of the things we see around us.

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Easel boards provide a vertical surface that allows a comfortable painting while standing or sitting. So we tried doing this activity by creating our easel board and using it to explore different painting techniques, color mixing, and even brush strokes. This activity also helped us with our hand-eye coordination. It was a fun way of painting that made some of us make more than one!

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What can we do with... Small box + Paints + Pieces of Paper? 

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What can we do with... Small box + Paints + Pieces of Paper? 

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We can create our very own Shadow Box! A shadow box is a display case that shows a theme using various materials and objects. With all the materials we had in the classroom, we were able to construct our shadow box. This activity encourages our creativity and resourcefulness. We first painted the box and then let it dry, the next day, we pasted different pieces of paper to add as our decorations. After we completed the design, we used our shadow box to explore how shadows move depending on the source of light.

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Roller painting is a creative and hands-on art activity where we use paint rollers to apply paint onto a surface, such as paper. We were able to experiment and use different kinds of lined roller paints and see how they look every time we roll them on our paper. There were straight lines, curved or wavy lines, broken lines, and many more!

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Art Adventure: Let's Tear it and Paste it! 

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Art Adventure: Let's Tear it and Paste it! 

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For art, we were engaged in a tactile and creative experience of tearing colorful papers into various shapes and sizes. After that, we then arranged and pasted these torn pieces onto our blank paper. This encourages our experimentation with textures, color combinations, and imagination to explore different ways of tearing paper and creating visually appealing artwork!

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In this engaging activity, we were presented with a ziplock full of silhouettes and shadows of different farm animals. We were tasked to move our paper flashlight and guess the correct identity of the shadow that we saw. This activity promotes our observation skills, critical thinking, and creativity as we use visual clues to find the right answer. It was fun!

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For this activity, we let ourselves create our unique self-portrait using scribbles and lines. This task encourages our creativity and self-expression through an abstract representation of ourselves. We simply looked into the mirror and examined our features, then we used various drawing materials such as markers and crayons.

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This week, we discovered that shadows can change their form and to see if it is true, we did a shadow activity. Using a flashlight and our tiny hands, we tried making shadows of different animals to see if we could change the shadow of our hands. And yes, we did! We were able to create beautiful shadows of dogs, birds, butterflies, and even a baby shark! We enjoyed this activity so much!

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Art Adventure: Scribbling under the table

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Art Adventure: Scribbling under the table

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For art, we tried to scribble under the table using our colorful markers. This activity gave us the freedom to draw and make lines. Some of us were able to draw a smiley face, curvy lines, and write our names. This is also a good practice for our Fine Motor Skills since we are now starting to write the first letter of our name!

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We can see shapes around us, and with shapes, we can create new and wonderful objects. So for our art adventure, we built different objects using the foam shapes that we had. We were able to make ice cream out of circle and triangle shapes, a boat, a lollipop, and even a house! It was fun to mix and match shapes to build a new one!

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For us to know more about shadows, we asked each other and made a Web of Thoughts. As you can see in the photo, we were able to discover different things about shadows. Some of our discoveries include; it is color black, it can be big and small, and we can see shadows when there is a source of light! Amazing isn't it?

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As we explored shadows, we learned that it is black. With this in mind, we tried making shadows on our paper using black paint. We were able to make big and small shadows, different lines, and designs too!

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Today we explored shadows through leaf tracing. What we did was hang big leaves on a string, and with the help of Mister Sun, we were able to see their shadow. We then placed a piece of paper on the floor and tried tracing and coloring the leaf.

With this simple activity, we were able to use our observation skills and problem-solving skills since our leaves were wobbly. Aside from that, we were able to enhance our fine motor skills.

It was really fun!

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Just like our matching activity, we looked for the shadows of animals in the sensory bin and tried guessing which animal it was. After that, we matched it with its corresponding animal card to complete the activity.

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What can we do with... Cellophane + Colored Blocks? 

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What can we do with... Cellophane + Colored Blocks? 

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What can we do with cellophane and colored blocks? Well, we can build tall towers and look at their colorful shadows. We also tried to mix colors using big sheets of cellophane that could cover our black shadows. It was a fun activity, and it helped us understand how light can create our shadows.

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Since we are into shadows, we discovered that not just Mister Sun can help us create a shadow. We found out that we can see shadows with the use of a flashlight. With that, we did shadow play.

We noticed that the shadow of an object grows bigger if it is near the flashlight, and smaller if it is far from the light source. What an amazing discovery!

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This art activity helped us explore the beauty of colors, lights, and shadows in the majestic form of butterfly wings. As we helped each other create this big project, we were all satisfied with the outcome and had so much fun trying it during our outdoor play. It was big and colorful, and we were amazed to see our shadows with wings, just like a colorful butterfly.

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Have you ever tried placing a CD under the light? It was an amazing experiment, and here's what we did!

We used a flashlight to light the CD around, and we saw colorful lines that followed the light. It is as colorful as a rainbow. After that discovery, we tried to fill in our paper with the colors we saw. Some of us even traced the CD to make it look the same as our observation.

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As we explored light and shadows, we tried to match the shadows of different shapes by simply placing the blocks on top of them. Aside from that, we were able to identify the shapes and count how many shadows were on the paper. This simple activity gave us a glimpse of what a shadow looks like. Amazing!

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For our art adventure, we made a shadow puppet using markers and black paper. We drew different objects that we liked, and some of us traced some puzzle pieces to be the basis of our design. After that, we cut and laminated the paper and placed a popsicle stick to complete the puppet. We can't wait to see the shadow of our puppets in our shadow play activity!

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Today we had a blast as we played and splashed!

We did various activities with water like pouring, splashing, and throwing. We poured and transferred water using buckets and watering cans. Then we splashed and threw water balloons and had a splashing party. Outdoor play is a natural playground for our imaginations, creativity, and growth. It also develops our motor skills and social bonds with our teachers and friends.

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What can we do with... Playdough + Scissors? 

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What can we do with... Playdough + Scissors? 

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We can mix it, we can cut it, we can play with it, and we can share it with our friends.

Today, we use our imagination and creativity to make various objects out of playdough. We first mix all the playdough, giving us a gray-colored dough. We then made cakes, necklaces, snakes, flowers, pretend food and many more. This activity didn't just boost our creativity but also enhanced our fine motor skills.