Saturday

Halloween Happenings

Halloween is an exciting time at SMART START šŸ‘»

Read about our activities below! 



Students decorated “trick or treat” bags in preparation for their Halloween party at school. The finished products showcased some creepy designs such as spiderwebs, witch hats, monster faces and flying bats.



The class circled on our outdoor classroom tree stumps for a read aloud of, “Go Away Big Green Monster.” this classic story engages children’s imaginations while also empowering them to use their voices and express themselves. 



Fine motor abilities were challenged while constructing a tasty treat- ghost pops. All you need are lollipops, paper towels, ribbon and a marker- boo! 



A spooky sensory art project was created using hand and footprints.

View Below! 



The annual Halloween party was fun for all! Trick or treating, bingo, coloring, creative costumes and more! 





Festivities were concluded with a photo craft. Our young learners love to look back on these magical formative memories! 



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Thursday

Mother Goose Rhymes


The nursery rhymes of “Mother Goose” were studied at SMART START. Our young learners eagerly embraced these classic stories and songs through play based lessons. 


Read below! 


Rhyming is a key component of Mother Goose tales. Students used picture cards to match objects that rhyme. 



Rhyming activities in Early Childhood Education assist children in developing phonological awareness. (Identifying sounds in letters/words). These skills are essential as they are the foundation of reading! 



“Mother Goose” herself visited for an interactive musical experience. The magic of her nursery rhymes were brought to life through singing, dancing, games and more! 


View below! 

Mother Goose Show Highlights



To conclude this unit, classmates enthusiastically acted out various rhymes such as “Little Bo Peep”, “Jack & Jill”, “Ring Around the Rosie” and “Hickory, Dickory, Dock.” Dramatic play opportunities can enhance vocabulary, emotional expression, creativity, imagination and promotes high self-esteem!  


Links to performances below! 

Nursery Rhyme Pretend Play 1

Nursery Rhymes Pretend Play 2



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