Summer Camp at The Cottages!
Week of August 3rd
Our Green Planet - Nature Explorers
Nature is full of mystery waiting to be explored. This week we will use our senses to experience the natural world around us. Children will use their eyes, ears, noses, hands, and mouths to explore all things Mother Nature created. We will use scientific tools such as binoculars and magnifying glasses as we pretend to be nature detectives searching for animal tracks, feathers, slugs, snails, and bugs. We will use natural materials in creating nature art, read stories about nature, and experience natural materials in the classroom such as loose parts play and mud play! Nature is our teacher – let’s see where it leads us! The week will end with Scientific Nature Demonstrations with Ms. Claudia.
Caterpillar, Butterfly, Bumblebee, & Dragonfly Cottages - Week One of Our Green Planet: Nature Explorers
Teacher Tale Mondays - special theme related story time!
Composting by Robin Koontz
Show and Tell Tuesdays - bring an item to share that's related to the week's theme!
Bring in a nature explorer item to share
Water Play Wednesdays - come dressed to get wet & wild!
Children should come to school dressed in their bathing suit underneath their regular clothes. Parents should send a towel and water shoes (no flip flops as they are a safety hazard and slippery when wet) for their child to use during water play. Separate shoes for water play are required as children may not be on the mulch without shoes. Their shoes will get soaked during water play, so a dry pair is needed for each child to wear after water play is complete. Sunscreen must be applied in the morning before coming to school. If you would like us to reapply after nap, please complete a medication form and supply us with sunscreen for your child. Sunscreen will be kept in the sunscreen bin in your child's classroom. Please remember to label your child's towel and sunscreen with their first and last name. Thank you!
Themed Thursdays - come accessorized according to the week's theme!
Dress up as a nature explorer
Fabulous Fridays - FUN in-house field trip!
Scientific Nature Demonstrations
Cricket and Ladybug Cottages - Week One of Love Your Mother
Teacher Tales Mondays - special theme related story time!
Let it Rain by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
I Love Bugs! by Philemon Sturges
Moves Day Tuesdays - an exciting movement activity!
Drum Circle
Wow Me Wednesdays - a new sensory experience!
Recycled Materials
Themed Thursdays - show a little spirit and dress accordingly!
Wear the color Blue
Fine Art Fridays - fun art experience!
Finger Painting Shades of Blue & Green