A Time to Explore

What a beautiful May it has been! The toddlers have enjoyed exploring outside in the wonderful weather. We have had the opportunity to visit the Nature Trail and the animals around campus. To help the toddlers cool off we have been incorporating more water works both inside and outside. The toddlers have used pouring works, “catching” sea animals in the water table, and painting with water on the sidewalk. 

May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii! The Fucsia toddlers discovered different sea animals and shells and made lei necklaces to celebrate May. They also practiced a few Hawaiian words, sang songs, danced hula, and experimented with a few hula implements. The “Coconut Soap” song was often requested at circle time. This song is a fun movement song where the toddlers pretend to wash different parts of their bodies. 

May has been a lot of fun as well as providing cultural learning moments for the toddlers! The toddlers also enjoyed the opportunity to learn about different reptiles when the Reptile Man visited our school. A few of the toddlers even touched the large boa constrictor. We look forward to the continuing of beautiful weather in June and watching the finishing touches come together on our toddler playground!

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