Beginning a new year by exploring the things we can do in preschool

Each year, I like to begin the first few days of preschool by giving my students time to explore the environment and find out all the things they can do in preschool!

Here is a little photo gallery of some of the things we CAN do in preschool. These are all photos from our first day of preschool.

I can cut and glue…

We spent the morning cutting strips of construction paper with scissors and then gluing the scraps on a piece of paper.

I can create…

Some of the children spent lots of time creating with the glue and scraps of paper.

I can draw…

We began our journals by adding our very first drawings into our journals.

I can paint…

We painted both with the cans (making circles on paper) and on the cans.

I can write…

The children can make postcards anytime they wish to add to our mailbox.

I can explore…

The children spent time exploring our magnetic pompoms and other materials all throughout each center.

I can experiment…

The children also spent time exploring our water table, sand table, and sensory window.

I can construct…

Our block center saw LOTS of action all throughout our morning free play time.

I can pretend…

As the children explored the centers in our classroom, we spent lots of time observing their play. We were looking to see how they interacted with the materials, what they seemed most interested in, and at times, we sat and played with the children too.

I can read…

Although my students are not readers yet, we began our first week getting to know some of our books by looking at pictures and reading together.

I can be responsible…

Although we just started, we are already giving our students opportunities and guidance on ways they can take ownership for their things and the things of our classroom. We want to build a sense of respect and personal responsibility but not all in one big blow but instead gently and consistently each day at a time.

I can make new friends…

We have lots of new faces this year. Some of the children made new friends right away while others will take time to get to know each other but each day we worked on building community and getting to know each other.

These were just a few photos to highlight for you some of the things we can do in preschool!

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Deborah J Stewart

Deborah J Stewart

Every time I think I know everything I need to know about teaching young children, God says, "Hold on a minute!" and gives me a new challenge.

Let me tell ya...

With each new challenge that you overcome, you will find yourself better equipped and more passionate about teaching young children.

God didn't call wimps to lead, teach, or care for His children. Nope, he has high expectations, so get ready. You will have to give your very best but after teaching for over 30 years, I can tell you that it is a wonderful and rewarding journey.

Whenever your calling feels hard, just remember, 'He who began a good work in you (and in the children you serve) will be faithful to complete it.'

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