Homework "as we all know it" is NOT a part of our preschoolers lives....and shouldn't be...
This week though, as part of our unit on shapes...each child went home with a different shape around his neck...with a job to do! To find a shape that is similar to the one around his neck....and bring it in to show his friends at circle time!
The children were SO excited to fulfill their task... (hope this excitement towards homework remains with them forever ;)
The objective was also to give the children an opportunity to carry over the concepts learned at school, into their own worlds at home...and into other settings. This is a crucial step for children to master- with all future learnings.
Show and tell also builds the children's confidence and skills in public speaking, and sharing with others!
Later in the week at snack time....
The children started an exciting discussion after opening up their lunchboxes....about WHAT SHAPE THEIR SNACKS WERE!
Jessa had an oval shaped sandwich!
Charlie had a Circle/Cylinder shape wrap!
Ella had a triangle shaped Wonton!
Chaya Created a circle INSIDE her square fruit leather!
BL had a rectangle cracker!
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