We had our Teddy Bear Picnic today. We talked about bears in Language development a few weeks back and again this morning. We sang bear songs and went on a cool bear hunt with the first graders in the gym! The children made bear head bands and I painted their little noses with brown face paint. After practicing their Christmas music, they went to a picnic lunch on the playground. They had bear-shaped peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, chips, and milk. They also had bears favorite- Tootsie Roll pops!
They brought their blankets and their Teddy bears with them. We had a great parent/grandparent turnout! Thanks for all that you do! Noah's mom, Mrs. Jessica was busy with her real patients, but she sent x-ray film, tongue depressors, gauze and "shots". Mrs. Millicent, Aaron's mom, came and brought a doctor kit, band-aids, gloves-leg braces, stickers, the works!!!!! We had "Certified Nurses Assistants" (CNA'S) aka- parents help Doctor Millicent, Mrs. Hillary was the x-ray technician,Mrs. Carla was the Occupational Therapist, and Mrs. Jennifer filled out the "Insurance claims and handled billing."! Other parents and grandparents helped in the "waiting room." A fun time was had by all! After the Bear Check-up,the children were given a sticker and a bottle of bubbles. When we arrived back in the class, chips were handed out along with a coloring book about "Teddy goes to the Hospital."(Thanks Millicent!) For P. M. snack, Mrs. Hillary made a Bear cake. Thanks for all you do-Without you, I would never be able to successfully carry out any of the special days for the children. I believe that children need a combination of play and work and that children "learn through play."
If you ever have any ideas for the class, please let me know. I want the children to love their first school experience. Pictures coming soon! Now, I need a nap!!!
