Plugged-In with Playworks - Preschoolers by Shandy San Miguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers We are looking forward to a year of exciting explorations and meaningful memories to keep! The Wonder Wall is a platform for showcasing the children's discoveries. We will be able to see how they have developed as they investigate their various interests in class. This will be updated daily so be sure to check it when you have time, Mommies and Daddies! en-us 2022-08-11 08:57:16 UTC 2023-05-16 20:30:00 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/668673918/6e81c33857758cbce73149c5e38c99a7/Playworks_Logo.jpg shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2258928310 On our first day back in school, we focused on getting to know each other by sharing the things that we liked. We listened to our new friends when they showed things that were special to them and we listened as they talked about their interests.

We played Scavenger Hunt and the Preschoolers showed and shared the things that they found. They also interacted with their classmates as they talked about similar things that they have at home.

]]> 2022-08-11 09:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2258928310 Look at our Lego cars! shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2258934672 2022-08-11 09:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2258934672 Here are more photos from this week! shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2258936838 2022-08-11 09:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2258936838 shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2258942164 During Snack Time, we shared about the things we like and songs we listen to!]]> 2022-08-11 09:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2258942164 Some of the children's work from our Torn Paper Art Activity shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2258942968 Sophie's work]]> 2022-08-11 09:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2258942968 shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2258943418 Paloma's made a "number 5"]]> 2022-08-11 09:46:19 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2258943418 shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2258943580 Take a look at Jason's collage!]]> 2022-08-11 09:46:48 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2258943580 The Thursday Crew wanted to share about the different things they have at home! shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2259654880 2022-08-12 06:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2259654880 shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2259655759 Paloma's Chameleon made out of clay!]]> 2022-08-12 07:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2259655759 shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2259656455 How 'bout a close-up photo!]]> 2022-08-12 07:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2259656455 shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2259657831 Sophie: I'm making a cake!]]> 2022-08-12 07:06:05 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2259657831 To end our first week of classes, we had Movement Day! We exercised and tried different body movements, we had so much fun moving and dancing! shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2259659508 2022-08-12 07:10:28 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2259659508 shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2259663316 We also traced different lines using coins, beans, blocks, and even crystals! Some children counted how many objects they needed to cover the lines. Jason shared that he used 98 crystals for all of his work. Isabela even used glue to stick all of her beans and coins on her paper as she traced the lines.]]> 2022-08-12 07:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2259663316 John: It looks like a tree! shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265269593 We read a story about Line and Scribble by Debora Vogrig. The Preschoolers were focused on listening and shared their ideas about the book.


]]> 2022-08-19 07:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265269593 Look at these busy hands! shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265279903 As the Preschoolers explored their play dough and tools, they created and made different shapes and objects! Mika enjoyed using her molding tray to make different characters from PAW Patrol. Cole also used a tool to squish his play dough. Ben commented that something comes out when Cole uses his tool! Jason, Ben, and Manon enjoyed using their cookie cutters to create different shapes and animal forms. Lastly, John, Paloma, and Mira kept their hands busy as they use their hands and fingers to mold and break down big chunks of playdough. Mira shared she made some barbecue! Sounds yum!]]> 2022-08-19 07:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265279903 Migo also painted some lines using his blue and black paint! shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265279983 2022-08-19 07:51:58 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265279983 shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265283521 In continuation to the book that we read about Line and Scribble, the Preschoolers drew different lines (and scribbles of course!).]]> 2022-08-19 07:57:52 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265283521 shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265284479 Paloma was interested in using her two hands and markers at the same time and shared that she drew a dog (like on the casing of her markers).]]> 2022-08-19 07:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265284479 I want to frame my work! shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265285193 Look at this masterpiece that Sophie made! She wanted to frame her work after class! How wonderful!]]> 2022-08-19 08:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265285193 shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265287200 2022-08-19 08:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265287200 A Very Hungry Caterpillar! shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265287815 2022-08-19 08:06:41 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265287815 shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265288881 Isabela drew a rainbow and wrote her name! Look at the curvy lines! She also added a heart! ๐Ÿค]]> 2022-08-19 08:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265288881 Priam showed us the circle that he made! shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265290156 2022-08-19 08:11:26 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265290156 shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265290993 Look at what Isabela made with her cookie cutter and play dough!]]> 2022-08-19 08:12:41 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265290993 Sophie: I have waffle, sausage, pasta, and blueberries ๐Ÿ˜„ shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265292180 2022-08-19 08:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265292180 shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265306925 The Preschoolers showcased their creativity and inventiveness in building different things using loose parts! They were focused on the activity and showed collaboration as they worked on their projects. Also, this activity helps enhance cognitive skills and develop higher levels of critical thinking and problem-solving.]]> 2022-08-19 08:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265306925 shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265349927 Manon made a ramp using tape, paper, and boxes! She also used it as a slide for her toys!]]> 2022-08-19 09:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265349927 John: I made a house with roof! shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265350530 2022-08-19 09:50:14 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265350530 Cole: I got a chameleon house! shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265354162 "I used this (paper tube roll), and string and tape and this piece to make it nice (white and blue paper) so the chameleon won't get out" 

He also shared how he added the string so the Chameleon can climb up and rest on top (of the paper tube roll).]]> 2022-08-19 09:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265354162 Ben: Look! It's sikip! shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265356602 Looks like there's no more space for more papers! Ben inserted papers inside his bottle and plans to use tape to secure the bottle cap in place. He also shared that he feels good about his work. ๐Ÿ˜Š]]> 2022-08-19 10:03:12 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265356602 Mika: A house for my pink cat! shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265358199 "It's beautiful," Mika feels proud about her work. She made use of sticks, colored papers, a box, some tissue rolls, and added her bracelet for the final touch!]]> 2022-08-19 10:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265358199 shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265358811 2022-08-19 10:08:40 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265358811 Jason: I made a microphone and a telescope! shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265360278 Jason shows off his work by using it as a telescope! "I see Mommy!" He used an empty plastic bottle, tissue roll, and tape to build his project.]]> 2022-08-19 10:11:53 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265360278 shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265360724 "It's also a microphone"]]> 2022-08-19 10:12:57 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265360724 Paloma's person! shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265362518 Paloma pointed the different body parts of her person- the eyes, nose, mouth, ears, and head! She used various objects such as bottle, paper roll, bottle caps, and used glue to stick her bottle caps as a face.]]> 2022-08-19 10:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2265362518 Classes are suspended! shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2273883752 !]]> 2022-08-28 17:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2273883752 Linggo ng Wika! shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2273884946 In celebration of Linggo ng Wika, we played the famous game of Scavenger Hunt and looked for the different colors in Filipino]]> 2022-08-28 17:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2273884946 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2273886301 One of the colors that we looked for was "bughaw", the Preschoolers showed the objects they found that was color blue! Take a look at Jason's elephant! ๐Ÿ˜ฒ]]> 2022-08-28 17:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2273886301 Mga iba't ibang hugis! (Different Shapes) shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2273886845 For today's class, Teachers Chloe and Anapat joined our session along with their Kinder students, Luna and Keisha. We played another round of Scavenger Hunt and this time, we learned about the different shapes in Filipino and shared what objects we found at home!]]> 2022-08-28 17:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2273886845 Look at these! shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2273887981 Luna, Keisha, Cole found books shaped like a square or in Filipino, we say parisukat. Isabela showed us the blue box she found and Maddie found cheese shaped like a square! ๐Ÿคฉ]]> 2022-08-28 18:02:25 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2273887981 Practicing our cutting! shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2273891429 Isabela looked so focus during our activity. Way to go! Those are nice looking curvy and straight lines, Isabela!]]> 2022-08-28 18:11:04 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2273891429 Wow! Nice thinking ๐Ÿคฉ shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2273892323 Instead of following as she cuts the lines, Sophie tried a different way and maneuvered around the lines instead! She even lined up of her work as she cuts line by line!]]> 2022-08-28 18:14:03 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2273892323 Piyesta sa Playworks shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2273893517 For the last day of celebrating Linggo ng Wika, we had a Salu-salo (feast) in Bel Air Park, Makati. We had different Filipino-themed booths and games! We also had fun eating different Filipino snacks and everything was good, especially taho!]]> 2022-08-28 18:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2273893517 Tumbang Preso shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2273895612 We played a traditional Filipino children's game called Tumbang Preso. The objective of this game is to knock down the can from a distance while using slippers. The Preschoolers had fun taking down the cans/bottles that they use for the activity. They used big body movements and threw the slippers to hit their cans and bottles. Everybody had fun in this activity!]]> 2022-08-28 18:24:30 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2273895612 Building with Playdough shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280545479 The Preschoolers were creative and focused on molding and creating what they want. Some of them shared about the things they made like a doughnut (Paloma), pizza (Maddie), waffle stick (Sophie), and ladder (Priam). Gab was more interested in pounding and molding the playdough with her hands, while Belle also enjoyed sticking the playdough on her face and using her Peppa Pig toy.]]> 2022-09-02 09:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280545479 Name Hunt shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280565617 Some of our rules for the Name Hunt! Let's look, write, and share about what we find! ๐Ÿ”]]> 2022-09-02 10:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280565617 shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280566650 The Preschoolers are showing off the different objects that they found! Look! Some are even the same, like their liquid soaps, toothpaste, and milk! ๐Ÿฅ›

In this activity, they spelled and also wrote down and copied the different names of the objects they found like Dove, Colgate, Potchi, and Arla.]]> 2022-09-02 10:23:14 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280566650 Do A Dot Counting shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280569344 For Writing Table, we practiced counting while stamping (and even coloring) the circles! ]]> 2022-09-02 10:27:55 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280569344 Q-Tip Painting shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280576186 The Preschoolers painted using cotton buds and their fingers. This activity helps them develop their fine motor skills as well as learn about colors and enhance their creativity.]]> 2022-09-02 10:39:30 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280576186 shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280576747 2022-09-02 10:40:40 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280576747 Sophie: "Sophie's work" shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280579582 She described her work at first as nothing and named her painting "Sophie's work." She described the different colors that she used to make her painting and shared how she used her bare hands to paint.]]> 2022-09-02 10:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280579582 "Everyone! Lots of monkeys swinging in the trees, I made it!" shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280579694 2022-09-02 10:46:06 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280579694 I made light to blue! shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280585291 Cloud shared how he used different colors to make the dark blue paint into light blue color. He used the colors white, red, yellow, dark blue, and green until the colors turned to light blue. He was happy about his work and even shared the other paintings that he made, the ones without mixing colors! ๐Ÿ˜‰]]> 2022-09-02 10:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280585291 This is a crab (black paint) and this is a seahorse (red and black) shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280586546 2022-09-02 10:57:50 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280586546 Paloma: It's a doughnut! Strawberry flavored doughnuts ๐Ÿ˜‹ shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280587602 2022-09-02 10:59:46 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280587602 Priam: Rainbow Bus shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280588387 2022-09-02 11:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280588387 Belle: Me shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280591349 Belle described her work as "me" and nodded her head when her dad asked her if she made the painting.]]> 2022-09-02 11:05:38 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280591349 Milk Magic! shandysanmiguel https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280601350 For the Milk Magic Experiment, the Preschoolers shared how the colors mixed and the milk was moving when they placed a cotton ball or dipped their q-tips with dishwashing soap! Nicola tried blowing on her plate and shared how the milk parts when she blows. "Just like in the book," she said. Mario added lots of dishwashing soap to his mixture and made bubbles!]]> 2022-09-02 11:22:03 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2280601350 Making our own No-Bake Clay! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2293986714 Jason enjoyed mixing and making his own clay for our Monday activity! He shares his observations as we go through each step. Although he was hesitant to touch the mixture when it was still wet, Jason was really into molding and kneading the clay mixture when it started to become soft and dry enough to touch.]]> 2022-09-13 09:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2293986714 How do I feel today? shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2294004243 Jason felt really proud of his work as he drew different country flags! Here is a picture of him working on the flag of India using the colors orange, white, green, and blue! ๐ŸŽจ]]> 2022-09-13 10:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2294004243 Sophie: I used flour and salt shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2294115931 Sophie shared how they used different ingredients in making her no-bake clay.]]> 2022-09-13 11:50:05 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2294115931 Shaping and Molding! shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297643814 The Preschoolers used different tools such as bottles, cookie cutters, and even their toys to form shapes and different objects! Gab and Belle also made their own clay and enjoyed holding and touching the mixture while it was still gooey! ]]> 2022-09-15 05:32:17 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297643814 Decorating our no-bake Clay! shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297650931 For the past 2 activities, the Preschoolers prepared and made their no-bake clay! They dried them out overnight and even placed it under the sun! In this activity, the Preschoolers are decorating their dried clay. They mixed colors and added decorations to their work!]]> 2022-09-15 05:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297650931 "Me and the planets" shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297663445 Cloud painted on a bond paper and talked about his work, "me and the planets". He shared some details like the big green paint in the middle is his nose, and around it is his face! "I am all of the planets" he added.]]> 2022-09-15 05:49:34 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297663445 Sandwich Making shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297667954 The preschoolers had fun making their own sandwiches today. Look at all the spread and toppings they have! ๐Ÿคค๐Ÿ˜‹ They used different kitchen tools and planned how they want to make their sandwiches! ๐Ÿฅฐ]]> 2022-09-15 05:53:43 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297667954 5-piece Sandwich! shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297671689 Cloud counted how many breads he used to make his tall sandwich!]]> 2022-09-15 05:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297671689 Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly Sandwich! shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297679138 Priam used his spoons to scoop and spread two fillings- Peanut butter and Jelly! His favorites! ๐Ÿคฉ]]> 2022-09-15 06:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297679138 Free Art ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿปโ€๐ŸŽจ shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297709505 The preschoolers got creative and explored their different art tools today. They drew their ideas on their papers and shared details about their work. They also shared how happy and proud they are of what they made.]]> 2022-09-15 06:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297709505 Here are some of the feedback on our Oil and Water Experiment! shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297722565 2022-09-15 06:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297722565 Oil and Water experiment shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297730128 Looking Eyes! ๐Ÿ‘€ Listening Ears! ๐Ÿ‘‚๐Ÿป Working Hands! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

The preschoolers worked independently, following different instructions as we go through our experiment. They were very observant with the changes and tried different tools to explore the materials.]]> 2022-09-15 06:44:26 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297730128 Oil, Water, and Food Color Experiment shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297738366 To extend the Oil and Water Experiment, we added another material, Food Coloring! Let's see what happens with our experiment! ๐Ÿค”]]> 2022-09-15 06:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297738366 Here's what they shared about the experiment! ๐Ÿ’ญ shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297740160 2022-09-15 06:51:12 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297740160 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297742740 2022-09-15 06:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297742740 Leaf Print Art shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297746300 The preschoolers explored a different drawing technique in called Print Technique through coins and leaves!

They used different colors of crayons and even tried other materials like pencils, toys, and magnets to make prints on their paper. Keisha also shared that using a pencil was easier than crayons and she can easily see the marks she made!]]> 2022-09-15 06:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297746300 Luna: It worked! It worked! It worked! shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297750036 Luna tried to use a pencil instead of crayons and was excited to share that her idea worked! "It's better but still kinda dark because I colored it dark a lot" she says.]]> 2022-09-15 06:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2297750036 The patterns means you can make something. - Jason shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2300234774 At the start, the preschoolers shared what they think patterns are. Jason shared that "The patterns means you can make something." We explored making patterns using the different objects that we can have at home such as beads, spoons, forks, popsicle sticks, and even some clothespins!]]> 2022-09-16 16:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2300234774 Here are some of the patterns we made! shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2300241666 Keisha made a pattern using her 2 colors of beads, black - red - black - red! "I made a A", as she formed her pattern like the letter A.]]> 2022-09-16 16:10:55 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2300241666 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2300249425 Keisha made the same ABAB pattern using her spoons and fork!

What do you think comes after the spoon? ๐Ÿค”]]> 2022-09-16 16:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2300249425 Clothespins and popsicle sticks! shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2300251330 2022-09-16 16:17:13 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2300251330 Jason formed letters too! shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2300254924 After making patterns using his gems, Jason tried to form some letters using his popsicle sticks. Here he is showing his Letter B, then proceeds to make a letter A!

Fun fact: Teacher Shandy used a whiteboard and wrote the ABAB pattern on the screen, Jason tried to copy them using his popsicle sticks! Can you see the pattern? ๐Ÿ˜Ž]]> 2022-09-16 16:19:44 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2300254924 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2300264980 Paloma tried to complete the pattern on the screen by using her real spoons and fork!]]> 2022-09-16 16:27:13 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2300264980 How Tall Can You Build? ๐Ÿ‘ท๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ท๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2303083898 Our Preschoolers used different materials to make their buildings tall! They used cups, popsicle sticks, building blocks, and even Legos for our activity!

We counted how many layers they have and also the cups that they used! Lia shared she used 10 cups while Charlie used 3 blocks and added a cup that is upside down!]]> 2022-09-19 14:18:32 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2303083898 "It's balancing!" shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2303093772 Charlie shared that his cups and building blocks were "balancing". He said that his tower is not falling but when he moved the building block on top a little to the side, the cups and blocks fell over ๐Ÿคญ]]> 2022-09-19 14:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2303093772 Cups and Popsicle Sticks! shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2303099063 With some help, Paloma made her building tall using 2 popsicle sticks in each layer and plastic cups. She stacked them on top of each other and rebuilds them again when it falls over. ]]> 2022-09-19 14:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2303099063 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2303103256 Jason built his tower using 2 popsicle sticks and cups too! But look, the mouth of the cup is on top in each layer! ๐Ÿ˜ฒ ]]> 2022-09-19 14:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2303103256 "Eiffel Tower" -Lia ๐Ÿ—ผ shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2303107860 With some help too, Lia stacked her cups, she also counted how many cups she used to make them. Take a look! Which do you think is taller? Is it Lia or her tower? ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ’ญ]]> 2022-09-19 14:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2303107860 Workroom Time! shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2303123467 Through controls and screen sharing, Keisha clicked and dragged the monsters inside the boxes as we count all the way to 100! Can you fill in the missing numbers too? ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป]]> 2022-09-19 14:37:04 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2303123467 Soapy Colors shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2304735622 The Preschoolers explored Soap and Water solutions. They mixed dish soap and water together and shared their different observations. Most of them shared how the water turned "bubbly" and wanted to try touching or popping the bubbles (Priam: Can you pop the bubbles?) They also tried using the materials in different ways, like holding the whisk in between and rubbing their hands together, while some only used one hand to mix using the whisk.

Then, we added food coloring or paint to continue exploring mixing and colors, the preschoolers shared how the colors turned from a lighter color to a darker color. Sophie tried mixing green, yellow, red, and blue making her soapy solution turns into black. Luna also shared how she had light purple then it turned to dark purple.]]> 2022-09-20 11:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2304735622 What does the Preschoolers say? shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2304738953 After the activity, the preschoolers shared what they observed about the activity. Here are some of their feedback and comments about it!]]> 2022-09-20 11:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2304738953 Kinder Workroom shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2304791895 The Kinder kids counted objects and chose which shows the correct number. Luna and Keisha demonstrated one-to-one correspondence as they count.

In this photo, Luna tried counting in Filipino then stopped when she reached sampu or ten. Then, she continued counting the remaining objects in English. We also practiced saying sixteen in Filipino, labing-anim.]]> 2022-09-20 12:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2304791895 Red Cabbage Chemistry shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2307334848 Jason was able to do the first activity for our Red Cabbage Chemistry! He shared how the water moves as it boils and saw some bubbles too! He talked about how the water changed its color because of the purple cabbage.

The other Preschoolers shared their ideas about "What does boil mean?"
Lia: Boil means when you boil something it steams and it becomes hot.
Rafa and Yago: Boiling means you're burning fire.
Rafa: It's boiling water!
Jason: also burning fire!

To conclude our activity, we introduced 3 words: boiling water, gas, and evaporation.]]> 2022-09-21 17:47:03 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2307334848 Here's what they shared when they mixed vinegar and cabbage water together! shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2311399939 The preschoolers mixed vinegar and the purple water from the boiled red cabbage. They shared how the color of the water changed as they kept adding vinegar to the mixture. Sophie used food coloring to make her water look purple, she also tried mixing vinegar and shared that there were no changes]]> 2022-09-24 09:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2311399939 Red Cabbage Chemistry: Vinegar and Baking soda shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2311401926 The preschoolers got their materials ready and together, we find out what happens when we mix ingredients that we have in our homes, vinegar and baking soda!]]> 2022-09-24 09:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2311401926 "What happened when we mixed baking soda?" shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2311402931 Take a look at what the preschoolers shared when they mixed baking soda with cabbage water!]]> 2022-09-24 09:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2311402931 Let's look back at what we did! shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2311404999 We reviewed what happened on our first activity when we boiled the purple cabbage. The children also shared again their ideas about what they think boiling means.]]> 2022-09-24 09:46:50 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2311404999 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2311406249 In class, Jason had the time to share about his observations when he did the second activity at home. He discussed the results to his classmates and teachers!]]> 2022-09-24 09:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2311406249 The chemistry behind the experiment shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2311407239 Here's a summary of our three-day activity with the preschoolers! Its an exploration about acids and bases using common kitchen ingredients we have at home.]]> 2022-09-24 09:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2311407239 Tech Training for Kids shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2316888454 For Tech Training, we explored the different features in Zoom that we use for class. We talked about the audio and video settings, as well as the annotate feature, screen sharing, and even how to use the remote control buttons to control teacher's screen!!]]> 2022-09-28 06:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2316888454 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2316893251 The preschoolers explore how to use the annotate button. They drew scribbles, lines, and even use the stamp and arrow buttons!]]> 2022-09-28 06:04:43 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2316893251 Classes are suspended! shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2316897011 Metro Manila is under Typhoon Signal No 3. The storm is expected to hit tonight. We hope everyone will be safe and dry.]]> 2022-09-28 06:08:08 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2316897011 Connect the Dots shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2319063818 To further practice the use of annotation in Zoom, we had a Connect The Dot activity wherein the preschoolers took turns connecting the letters as they say the letters of the alphabet. This activity enhances their knowledge of the alphabet as well as learning while exploring the different things we could do through gadgets and technology.]]> 2022-09-29 09:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2319063818 Fuzz Bugs shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2322018052 As continuation to our Tech Training for kids, we played around with patterns by clicking and dragging the fuzz bugs around the screen to complete the patterns. We learn and explore the use of technology while also learning about patterns!]]> 2022-10-01 13:49:03 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2322018052 Listening Ears! ๐Ÿ‘‚๐Ÿป shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2328754068 We had Letter Sound Hunt for Exploration Time and the preschoolers looked for objects that begins with the letter sound from our wheel! This activity develops letter-sound knowledge as well as their listening skills and connecting what they already know as they look for which objects begins with the same sound.]]> 2022-10-06 05:06:37 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2328754068 Paper Tube Cars ๐Ÿš— shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2328763395 The preschoolers gathered loose parts that they have at home like paper tube rolls, bottle caps, scratch papers, and straws! Using these materials, they made their own cars!

They got creative and shared their plans as we do the activity, including what color, how it looks, and even how many wheels would their car have.]]> 2022-10-06 05:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2328763395 Ice Painting โ„๏ธ๐ŸŽจ shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2328773324 The preschoolers explored using ice as their canvas for painting! They shared about how cold the ice (and the melted water, too!) feels. ๐Ÿฅถ

"It's melting!", we also talked about how the ice turns into water when it's melting. ๐ŸงŠ

They explored painting on ice, mixing colors, and even putting the ice cubes in their paint tubs and palette!

PS. They even sang "Listen to the Water" while doing the activity ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป]]> 2022-10-06 05:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2328773324 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2330928366 Paloma was interested to see if the oil and water would mix together using her straw!]]> 2022-10-07 12:40:40 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2330928366 Salt Lava Lamp! ๐Ÿงช shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2330934579 Watch how the salt makes the oil sink to the bottom and float back to the top! ๐Ÿ‘€

The secret:
When you add salt to the container, the salt sinks to the bottom taking some of the oil with it.
Initially, the oil is trapped under the salt at the bottom of the container, but as the salt begins to dissolve in the water, the oil is released and it floats back to the top!
]]> 2022-10-07 12:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2330934579 There's tiny bubbles! ๐Ÿซง shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2330939082 After sprinkling salt over his oil and water mixture, Jason saw tiny bubbles floating to the top! He also shared that the salt is at the bottom after observing what happened.]]> 2022-10-07 12:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2330939082 Water vs Vinegar Experiment shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2373309678 As we did the experiment, the preschoolers followed directions and were very observant of the things that are happening. They communicate about their discoveries and shares about what they noticed as we explore step by step.

Jason, just like his classmates, compared what happened with the egg in the vinegar and in water. He shared that the egg in the vinegar has some bubbles while for the egg in water, nothing happened.]]> 2022-11-07 15:34:43 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2373309678 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2373336207 In continuation to the Water vs Vinegar Experiment, the preschoolers checked what happened after soaking the eggs in vinegar and in water overnight.

Paloma shared that the egg in vinegar was softer and is more bouncy than the egg in water. After a while, her egg cracked as she tried to squeeze it with her hand and showed the skin left from her broken egg. ๐Ÿคญ

Priam also shared that there was a crack on his egg, Priam's dad shared that after Priam noticed it, he brought them in their room where there was also a crack on the wall. ๐Ÿ˜… Priam connects his observations in our experiment in his experiences at home.]]> 2022-11-07 15:48:45 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2373336207 Floating Eggs shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2373358019 Do you think eggs can float on water?

In our experiment, the preschool kids tested if their eggs will float on water. They shared that the eggs sunk and stayed in the bottom. Some even noticed how the eggs looked bigger underwater.

After sharing their observations, we continued with the experiment and used a special ingredient- salt! We added lots of salt and mixed it with water. While mixing, we also discussed what dissolve means. Someone said "making the salt disappear"

What do you think happened after?

The preschoolers were surprised by the results!]]> 2022-11-07 16:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2373358019 Here's the results! shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2373374689 After mixing salt with water, the water was now more dense making the egg float in water.

Of course the results did not easily occur, some had "trial and error" moments during our exploration. Cloud had to add more salt because he used a lot of water. After a few tries, he excitedly shared the same experience with his classmates. He kept saying "it's floating" as he noticed his egg floating in saltwater.

Jason continued to explore comparing the water and saltwater, he tried pushing the eggs down (in saltwater container) and shared how it floats back when he releases it. He also tried putting both of his egg on plain water and watched how they both sunk to the bottom.]]> 2022-11-07 16:08:37 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2373374689 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2373378902 Teo liked transferring the eggs in each container and watches as the eggs sunk on plain water and float on saltwater.]]> 2022-11-07 16:10:37 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2373378902 Fizzy Eggs shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2373487890 We explored what chemical reaction is through and art and science experiment- Fizzy Eggs!

The preschool kids laid out their materials, a good way for developing self-help skills. Through our exploration, we listened to and followed directions. The children painted their eggs using baking soda and food color to make a paste, some even used paint for our experiment and had the same results.

The children shared how the vinegar smells sour and made faces when they tried to smell it! ๐Ÿ‘ƒ๐ŸปThey noticed how it made bubbles and heard a fizzing sound when they started to pour vinegar on their eggs and watched as the colors stick to their eggs.]]> 2022-11-07 17:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2373487890 Egg & Mayo Spread shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2373493982 Children love to help in the kitchen and while they surprise you with their interest in helping, they will also learn valuable life skills and may be more likely to try new foods and eat the food you prepare together.

The preschoolers made their own egg and mayo spread! They carefully peeled the egg needed for the activity. They mixed the ingredients together in a bowl, and tried tasting what they made with bread! They were also very open in sharing what they made with their caregivers and mommies/daddies! I wonder what it tastes like? ๐Ÿค” How would you rate their work? ๐Ÿคญ]]> 2022-11-07 17:11:04 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2373493982 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2374161649 Patterns help students learn and develop math skills and explore mathematical topics such as shapes and colors, patterns, symmetry, and even graphing! Being able to identify recurring patterns allow us to make educated guesses, assumptions, and hypothesis. It helps us develop important skills of critical thinking and logic.

some statements shared during our exploration:
Paloma: I'm making a house
Jason: I'm making also a house. I'm making an upside-down house.]]> 2022-11-08 02:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2374161649 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2374163159 During the exploration:

Paloma compares the shapes and their sizes during exploration. She also communicates her ideas and plans about the activity.

Luna gave it a careful thought "what do I want to make?" before starting the activity, she decided to make a penguin by copying the guide on the paper provided.

Sophie also made her teacher guessed what she planned to make, she showed the paper with different examples and gave choices her teacher can choose from, "Snail or House?", after a while she decides to make a penguin, together with her classmates.

Priam sorts his blocks by their shapes and colors. When he saw Luna's work (penguin), he responded by saying "Madagascar"]]> 2022-11-08 02:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2374163159 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2374195822 To extend the activity, we continued to explore making patterns using Color Blocks and an activity flashed on the screen. We completed the patterns we see by arranging and lining up the pattern and completing the missing ones. For some patterns, the preschoolers find them easy, like the one's ABAB, AABB, and ABC. For patterns like ABB, the children were a little confused and took time to find out what the pattern is like.

This activity enhances critical thinking skills. It helps children make predictions because they begin to understand what comes next. They also help children learn how to make logical connections and use reasoning skills.]]> 2022-11-08 02:28:41 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2374195822 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2374200449 The preschoolers explored making their own fruit salad! They prepared the materials and ingredients we needed and followed instructions as we go through our activity.

The children talked about what ingredients they used and how they taste like. They also shared about the ingredients they have that are different and the same from their classmates.

Involving your children during food preparation helps them develop self-help skills such as pouring, measuring, slicing, etc. During the activity, some children were provided with tools like a child-friendly knife and they were able to slice the fruits into smaller pieces. Some helped mixing the ingredients together in a bowl. They also observed how the cream or condense gets mixed with the fruits they have.]]> 2022-11-08 02:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2374200449 Happy Halloween! shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2374200590 2022-11-08 02:32:20 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2374200590 more snaps from our Halloween Costume Party shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2374200774 2022-11-08 02:32:28 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2374200774 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2375318395 Sorting and grouping things together is an important cognitive skill. It teaches your child to notice similarities and differences, learn to categorize, and develop early literacy and numeracy skills. It also helps develop visual perceptual skills, thinking, and memory skills. These important brain skills help with attention and problem-solving.]]> 2022-11-08 16:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2375318395 Sink or Float shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2375326279 This activity enables the child to promote scientific thinking such as cause and effect, observations, comparison, reasoning, data gathering, experimentation, and evaluation, processes we explore when doing scientific experiments. This activity also helps in language development by introducing various objects that can sink or float.]]> 2022-11-08 16:38:42 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2375326279 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2375332259 To extend the activity, the preschoolers answered a sink or float worksheet. They cut the pictures and pasted them into the group where they belonged. 

Some children tried to use their materials again to observe which object sink and float on water.]]> 2022-11-08 16:42:06 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2375332259 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2380569601 Ghost knockdown is a game where the children can move around and learn different areas.

The preschool kids demonstrate gross-manipulative skills as they throw their balls toward a target.

They also learn to stack and balance the cups, we started by showing an example at first and counting how many cups are there on each level.

This activity also demonstrates positive approaches to learning as the children attend, engage, and persist throughout the activity.]]> 2022-11-11 19:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2380569601 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2380582470 Teaching children to make juice has a lot of benefits. It helps in building concentration, boosts hand-eye coordination, refines wrist movements that are beneficial for pre-writing skills.

After making their own juice and milk, Sophie and Cali tasted their drinks. Cali shared about what she made and how it tasted, while Sophie shared about the ingredients she used to make her milk.]]> 2022-11-11 19:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2380582470 Pepper, water, and soap experiment shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2380587682 Germs are present everywhere and as a reminder to keep ourselves safe and healthy, the preschool class did an experiment and talked about "why is handwashing important?"]]> 2022-11-11 19:55:34 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2380587682 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2380589086 This video is about how germs spread and what we can do to help stop spreading them.]]> 2022-11-11 19:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2380589086 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2380589998 To conclude the activity, the children shared about when do they wash their hands and highlighted why is it important to wash our hands.]]> 2022-11-11 19:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2380589998 Making Cloud Dough shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2380597624 Cloud dough provides perfect sensory, science, and fine motor experiences for young children.

The preschool kids made their own cloud dough with the help of an adult. They followed directions and tried different processes as they make. Some used tools for mixing while some used their hands. Some of them also measured the ingredients before pouring them while some has already pre-measured the ingredients and placed them in their bowls. This promotes fine motor skills and math concepts as children learn to measure, count, and use tools for their right purpose.

After achieving the consistency we are looking for, they shared how the cloud dough feels like and relates it to what they remember such as sand, they shared how it feels like sand and where they think sand comes from.]]> 2022-11-11 20:09:29 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2380597624 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469666182 One of the things that we talked about in our categories game is "My favorite food is..."

The preschoolers completed the sentence by answering what is their favorite food.]]> 2023-02-06 07:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469666182 Categories shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469666183 In our activity, we shared our thoughts and ideas and found out how similar we are in class!

The preschoolers took turns choosing to open a number and everybody shared their answers. 

The children also uses number concepts and operations, as they started to name and count the numbers presented on each box.]]> 2023-02-06 07:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469666183 Who is your favorite Superhero? shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469684622 In continuation to our Categories game, the preschoolers opened new categories and shared their thoughts!

Aside from the photo shared, take a look at what the preschoolers shared when asked about their fears,

Priam: fireworks
Sophie: I am brave, I am not scared of anything
Isabela: thunder
Cloud: the ghost
Lia: I am not afraid of anything and I love horses]]> 2023-02-06 08:13:30 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469684622 This activity helps children develop their language skills. shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469688193 They also involve themselves and engage in conversations as they share and relate to their peers' answers. They also remember and connect experiences as they process the questions or statements asked and make connections with their experiences.]]> 2023-02-06 08:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469688193 Rubber Band Stamp Art shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469702081 The preschoolers explored another process of painting through the use of rubber bands!

They painted the rubber bands stretched around a cardboard box and pressed/stamped the cardboard on a piece of paper. After, they shared their observations and ideas about how the paint/colors looked on their paper.

Cloud said it looked like a box... followed by "a garage full of cars"

To extend the activity, we also placed some decorative tape around the cardboard boxes we used to make decorations. ]]> 2023-02-06 08:30:20 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469702081 Bubble Painting shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469722933 In one of our Art Experiment activity, the children enjoyed playing with the bubble paint mixture they made! They tried blowing big bubbles and tried different strategies to make them even bigger.

Aside from making the bubble paint, the preschoolers also shared what happened after when they placed the paper over their bubbles. They observed how the bubble paint makes marks on their paper and kept exploring by making bigger bubbles.

About the prints on their paper, Paloma shared "it works, the bubbles are working... There's pink and blue"]]> 2023-02-06 08:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469722933 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469740764 As we explore the concept of "Cause and Effect", the preschoolers shared their thoughts and ideas through our Block Play

With the question "what would happen if..." and comments such as "how about..." the children build on their idea of making houses and towers

They explored different ways to extend their works, like making the house bigger or adding blocks to make the tower go higher. Cloud also tried stacking the paper cups in different orientations and would observe when the paper cups looked like they were falling and arranged them before it happens.

The children showed creativity and critical thinking skills as they observe and act on their ideas to solve and give solutions to their problems.]]> 2023-02-06 09:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469740764 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469753399 In continuation to exploring the concept of "Cause and Effect," we had our water play exploration

The preschoolers added some toys to our exploration and answered the question "what would happen if you mix the soap in your water?"

Paloma shared that some of her toys were just staying on top of the water and how it floats back up after being pushed down in the water. 

Sophie used her blocks to scoop some water and shared how it looked like it was raining as the water dripped. Later on, she also tried making bubbles by forming her finger into a circle and blowing through it.

Priam enjoyed the soapy mixture and liked using his tongs to pick up some of his toys.]]> 2023-02-06 09:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469753399 Water Exploration shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469753510 2023-02-06 09:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469753510 Exploring our Sense of Touch ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469788443 The preschoolers used their senses to explore the materials presented to them. We focused on objects that can easily be found at home such as cotton, pillow, blocks, coin, sponge, and bread. As they explored these materials they classified and compared their objects. 

"let me feel, can I feel?" said Alex as she tries to ask for the sponge

Jason also shares, "my bread is rough, my sponge is rough, and my pillow is rough" He explains that his objects feel rough because of the dots (on his pillow) and shows me the texture of his pillow on the screen.

When asked, "which of your object are soft?" Paloma immediately reaches for her pillow and hugs it, she even lays her head on it ๐Ÿ˜ด]]> 2023-02-06 09:47:41 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469788443 "Double Oo" - Priam shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469808143 To extend our Touch Exploration, we played scavenger hunt. Before the preschoolers searched for the different objects, we work on completing the missing letters for each category first.

After completing the word, the children showed and shared different objects that they think are smooth such as stuffed toys, pear, and a remote control.]]> 2023-02-06 10:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469808143 Guess The Food Challenge shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469814481 The preschoolers upped their game as they try to guess the food by using their senses!

Some ways they tried using to guess was through smelling, tasting, and feeling the objects as they were blindfolded.

Jason even shared how he was able to guess the apple as she tried to taste it, "I chewed it" he says! ๐Ÿ˜‹

Some took time to feel the food as they tried to touch it using their hands and fingers.]]> 2023-02-06 10:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469814481 Paper Towel Art shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469911269 The preschool kids made different drawings and art representations. We explored using paper towel as our medium and explored what would happen if we use water over our drawings.

Some said the word "spreading" as colored markers started to mix and spread when they painted the colored lines with water.

Priam said "water with paint"

Sophie kept showing her work and shared "nothing happened except it became watery" then added "they look like colors, not any more lines"

Paloma kept tracing her drawing with water and observes the changes in her work.]]> 2023-02-06 11:33:06 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469911269 Oil and Water Sensory shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469924124 The preschoolers were so curious and excitedly shook their oil and water sensory bags to find out the answer!

They were amaze by how the water continues to separate with the oil after shaking it so hard.

They tried different ways to try and mix them together, they even laid them on their tables and used their hands and fingers to explore the sensory bag. ]]> 2023-02-06 11:39:36 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469924124 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469925904 Paloma and Priam use their hands and fingers to move the floating oil around.

Sophie pushed down the bag to see if they would mix! ๐Ÿค” She also noticed how the bag has air and looks like a balloon when she pressed them down ๐ŸŽˆ]]> 2023-02-06 11:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469925904 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469931763 After exploring the bag by shaking, punching, pushing, touching it. We let it sit for a minute and observed the oil and water mixture. The others easily noticed how the two are separated while Sophie said that hers was dark and thought it was mixed together. But after looking at it closely, she notices how the oil was on top of the water mixture and does not mix with the water below.]]> 2023-02-06 11:47:03 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469931763 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469936332 Paloma and Jason used their whole body movements for our Broom Hockey game.

They showed traveling, balancing, and body coordination to manipulate the broom by sweeping the balls into the baskets placed on the floor to score a goal.]]> 2023-02-06 11:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2469936332 Story Time with Mommy Septtie and Jason ๐Ÿ“– shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2470314329 2023-02-06 15:56:46 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2470314329 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2470322479 "Mommy, Where are you?" ๐ŸŸ is one of Jason's favorite books. It is about a little fish, named Pongo, that can not find his mommy and he feels so sad. Fortunately, all the kind sea creatures want to help--and it is not long before there is a happy reunion! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป]]> 2023-02-06 16:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2470322479 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2470327413 Jason and Mommy Septtie read the book together and every one was quietly listening in class ๐Ÿฅณ]]> 2023-02-06 16:04:39 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2470327413 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2470355747 The preschoolers played a game called Simon Says! They have to follow directions and do what was being said by the game master.

In this round, Sophie helped us read what was on the screen "Simon says... look for something round". The children were able to find round objects that they have at home like a speaker, ball, coin, and even a stuffed toy!]]> 2023-02-06 16:20:18 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2470355747 Mess-free Painting shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2470484592 The class made mess-free paintings today! The children used paper cut-outs and glue to make their collages.

This activity helps them develop their fine motor skills as they use their hands and fingers to manipulate the materials. It is also an exploration of visual arts, wherein we try different processes and use different tools and materials to make art. ๐ŸŽจ]]> 2023-02-06 17:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2470484592 Christmas Season is comin' and so is our Christmas Program โ„๏ธ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿป shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2470568053 This week served as our preparation for our upcoming Christmas Program.

The children made their own props as part of our costume for our Class Performance for the Christmas Program ๐Ÿ˜ƒ Here are some of the props we made in class:]]> 2023-02-06 18:28:52 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2470568053 DIY Guitars shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2470615313 Jason showed us what he made even though it looked like the recycled box they used at first was too thin and flimsy ๐Ÿ˜… Jason showed us how the strings on his sounds like, he strummed the rubber bands and said "it sounds like a guitar"]]> 2023-02-06 18:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2470615313 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2470625629 Paloma, Priam, and Sophie also made their own DIY Guitars!]]> 2023-02-06 19:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2470625629 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2470627418 This DIY activity is a great way to develop fine motor skills, learn to follow directions, enhance creativity and critical-thinking, and explore musical concepts!]]> 2023-02-06 19:06:16 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2470627418 Christmas Shakers! ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถ shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2470643714 For our Christmas Program, the Preschool class made their own shakers! We will be using them as we sing our "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" song by Raffi

The children filled their recycled bottles and containers with beans, seeds, and even rice! They used their hands and fingers to scoop and shoot the tiny objects inside.

Priam and Sophie also sealed their containers using tape and later on, added some decorations ๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿปโ€๐ŸŽจ]]> 2023-02-06 19:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2470643714 Thank you everyone for joining our online Christmas Program! ๐ŸŽ„ We sure had lots of fun with you and your families ๐Ÿ’– Enjoy the break and Happy Holidays! โ„๏ธ๐Ÿฅณ shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2470647699

]]> 2023-02-06 19:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2470647699 Provocation: Buildings shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2530070593 When asked to share about her work, Paloma was more comfortable showing it instead. She gave everybody some time to take a look at her work and listened too when her classmates shared about theirs.]]> 2023-03-24 07:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2530070593 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2530075144 In continuation to our provocation: buildings, the children worked on making their own houses, towers, etc.

Paloma shared about making a house for her fish (toy) while Priam and Sophie stacked their Legos until they were high enough!]]> 2023-03-24 07:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2530075144 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2530076447 more photos from our Buildings Provocation]]> 2023-03-24 07:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2530076447 Smores' Making shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2530083524 There are lots of things that we can stack or build, we can even do it with food!

The children used different ingredients they have at home and made smores! We talked about how we can put them together... some used jellies or jams while some used chocolate bars too!

At the end, everyone had fun making their own version of smores and was happy about how it tasted ๐Ÿ˜‹]]> 2023-03-24 08:04:34 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2530083524 Making Paper Lanterns ๐Ÿฎ shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593605920 In celebration of Chinese New Year, the Preschool Class made their own Paper Lanterns

Paper Lanterns are popular decorations mostly used during festivals or parties.

The class followed a template to be used and followed the steps in making their artwork. They independently (some with minimal assistance) worked on their craft and proudly shared their work after! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป]]> 2023-05-16 19:32:26 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593605920 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593616397 For Writing Table, we talked about "This Year 2023, I wantโ€ฆ"

The preschool class shared what they look forward to happening this Year 2023. 

They practiced and wrote down the words on their paper and shared about what they would like to do in these places they wish to go to ๐Ÿ’ญ]]> 2023-05-16 19:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593616397 Clay Face Structures shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593623362 Playing with clay can help children develop and enhance a variety of skills.

Clay can help children to:
  • develop hand and eye coordination โ€“ squeezing, patting, pounding
  • develop finger and hand muscles โ€“ poking, pinching be creative and learn about texture, shapes and forms
  • manipulate through rolling, cutting, making shapes
  • experience making 3-dimensional objects
  • socialize with others
  • express feelings and ideas.
]]> 2023-05-16 19:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593623362 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593623430 Using clay and loose parts, the class made their facial structures.

They added some features of a face such as eyes, mouth, nose, etc.

Priam also explored using his loose parts and pressed them down on his clay, he made used of popsicle sticks and wooden shapes in his exploration.]]> 2023-05-16 19:50:34 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593623430 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593628418 2023-05-16 19:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593628418 Lego Painting shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593634677 Lego Painting encourages children's self-expression, emotional and language development, fine motor, coordination, and concentration skills.

They also learn about patterns, colors, and textures in our activity!

The class also tried different processes such as using the wheels of their legos to roll over the paint and paper.]]> 2023-05-16 20:03:37 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593634677 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593635585 They also used the dotted side of their Legos to make prints and stamps on their paper.

Paloma shares how she mixed her blue and pink paint to make purple!]]> 2023-05-16 20:04:38 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593635585 Oobleck ๐Ÿงช shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593642526 This fun sensory activity allow children to explore a kind of texture that may not be familiar to them. The class tried different ways to explore their experiment such as  pulling it apart, squishing, splatting, stretching, and watching it slowly drip as it alternates between solid and liquid form.

While making their oobleck, Paloma shares about how it was getting hard to mix the cornstarch and water since it was beginning to "harden", later on, she tried using her hands and find the mixture soft to hold ๐Ÿ˜ฒ]]> 2023-05-16 20:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593642526 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593646466 Paloma scoops and transfers her rice in another container. The first container she has is filled with rice and she was trying to find out if it would fill her taller container just the same.

She patiently and attentively scoop her rice one at a time to transfer. Later on, she lifts up her container when it was halfway full and pours the remaining rice grain on her taller container.]]> 2023-05-16 20:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593646466 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593648541 Here are some of the ideas and thoughts that the children shared in our exploration.]]> 2023-05-16 20:18:02 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593648541 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593649837 2023-05-16 20:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593649837 Earthquake Drill shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593654864 The preschool class had their Evacuation Drill in class.

We talked about how earthquakes happen and the class shared about what they know to keep themselves safe.

We also practiced and followed a song "Stop. Drop. Be Like a Turtle" to help us remember what we need to do in case we experience an earthquake.]]> 2023-05-16 20:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593654864 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593655451 2023-05-16 20:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593655451 shandyeiramaesanmigueleduc https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593656538 Paloma hides under her table as we practiced our drill during the evacuation. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป]]> 2023-05-16 20:27:31 UTC https://padlet.com/shandysanmiguel/PluggedInWithPlayworksPreschoolers/wish/2593656538