Utopia Preschool

The children have shown a recent interest in maps! We first noticed the children creating "treasure maps," drawing different locations on paper with an "X" to mark the treasure. We then invited the children to draw maps in the Building Area and read the book Me on the Map by Joan Sweeney to help build their understanding of location and place. The children who participated came up with such interesting and different maps! Some of them created imaginary places, while others drew maps of their homes and other places they have been to. This activity promotes understanding of our local environments and neighborhoods, and gives us information about how the children view their world. It also promotes fine motor development, writing and drawing skills.   Kara's map of our school Emily's Map  "My house" Raegan's Map "My House" Raegan wanted to mention that her brother Liam sometimes sleeps in her room,  and her mom and dad's room.  Kate ...

This week Mateo's mom, Christina, read The Watermelon Seed to our class. We gathered for Circle Time and shared what we knew about watermelon.  "I had watermelon before!" - Lorelai "Sometimes I have watermelon in my lunch." - Jude "When you put the seed in the dirt, it can grow." - Pamela Thank you Mateo and Christina for sharing your favorite book with us! 

This week, Fiona's mom (Valerie) shared with us what it is like to be an Operating Room Nurse! She showed us her uniform which included a surgical gown, a head covering, and gloves. Many of the children have had experience going to the doctor, or even surgery! Other children shared that their family members were also nurses or have had an injury. Afterwards, Valerie read us a book called At The Hospital by Carron Brown. Fiona helped shine a flashlight on each page to reveal a hidden picture!  Thank you Valerie for your important work, and for spending time with us this week.