Utopia Preschool

Finally, we have a real sandbox! The children helped us unload lots bags of sand to fill it up, then we were able to play! We came up with some rules to make sure that our time in the sandbox was fun and safe:  1) Only four kids at time  2) Keep sand inside the sandbox 3) Keep sand off our friends bodies and heads  4) Empty your shoes and put away your sand tools before leaving 

To celebrate Valentine's Day this year, the children have been making heart decorations for the classroom! We also asked the children how they show love to those around them.  Lorelai: You can give them a hug. Rylie: Helping others. Being kind. Mateo: Giving a high five! Chloe: Draw a picture Raegan: You can hug them! Colette: Play with them Ynez: Give a kiss Donovan: You can hug them. And you can play with them/ Kara: Give a kiss and a hug Fiona: Give them a present! Something they like. Kate: Tell them! Franco: Play with them. Kattaleya: Give them kisses Cian: I love Daddy. Rian: I love Mama! Emily: Sit next to them. 

We are learning all about people and moments in Black History that have changed our world for the better. This week was about Madam CJ Walker, a businesswoman and inventor who sought a cure for hair loss, specifically for Black Women. To learn about hair, we talked about ways we all take care of our own hair, and observed how all of our hair is different! The children used string, pipe cleaners, crayons, and markers to choose their own unique texture and color of their hair.  We also created a Hair Salon outside for the children to take care of one another's hair, and how to communicate with one another. Through these explorations, the children are learning about self identity and celebrating what makes us different. They are also working on a skills like writing, fine motor development, social emotional awareness and community building.     Jude, Donovan, and Mateo take care of Rian's hair at the barbershop Avree and Fiona get highlights at the Salon Pamela asks for "4 ...