{"id":447,"date":"2017-12-07T19:53:51","date_gmt":"2017-12-08T02:53:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/preschool.utahdanceartists.com\/blog\/?p=447"},"modified":"2017-12-07T19:53:51","modified_gmt":"2017-12-08T02:53:51","slug":"preschool-themes-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preschool.utahdanceartists.com\/blog\/preschool-themes-november\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s Happening at UDA Creative Arts Preschool- November!"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you thought the kitchen was busy for Thanksgiving, you should see what our little chefs have been up to this month!\u00a0 Besides baking up a storm, our November preschool themes develop skills in all aspects of the whole child.\u00a0 That’s because at UDA Creative Arts Preschool<\/a>, we believe all our learning should be fun.\u00a0 So it is!<\/p>\n

Jets and Journey- Jj<\/h2>\n

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In our movement class, we took turns being the “Stop” and “Go” sign.\u00a0 The children used their large motor skills to push their cars (scooters) around, as well as practice inhibitory control <\/a>when it’s time to stop…but their inner Lightning McQueen is saying, “I am speed”!<\/p>\n

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Our vehicles helped us learn our letters and numbers.\u00a0 Children matched the number of car with the number on the garage.\u00a0 Our cars also drove the roads on their letter sheets…or was that streets?<\/p>\n

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We took on roles of pilots and other community helpers that use so many special types of transportation.\u00a0 Role playing provides our preschoolers with opportunities to develop language skills, as well as characteristics like kindness and empathy.<\/p>\n

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We put our engineering skills to work as we used tinker toys to build wheels for our ramps.\u00a0 The children learned problem solving skills<\/a> as they worked together to make vehicles that could go down the ramps.\u00a0 They also discovered laws of physics as they compared the speeds of different inclines.<\/p>\n

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Kitchen- Kk<\/h2>\n

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Our homemade lip paint (lipgloss) was a fun language arts activity.\u00a0 Whoever said lipgloss had to be pink?\u00a0 Whoever said it had to stay on your lips?\u00a0 These kissing cuties had a fun time decorating the letter “K”…<\/p>\n

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…and themselves!<\/p>\n

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Did you know apple cider changes color?\u00a0 We put science to work as we discovered that when you first make apple cider it’s an off white color, but the juice color changes as it’s in the air, just like an apple turns brown.\u00a0 We also made some delicious apple sauce after we all took turns peeling the apples.<\/p>\n

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We continued our multisensory learning<\/a> as we each made our own fruit salad.\u00a0 Cutting up fruit helped our preschoolers develop small motor skills and confidence as they learn real life skills<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The results?<\/p>\n

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Most satisfying!<\/p>\n

Preschool Bakery<\/h3>\n

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The discovery room bakery was\u00a0busy.<\/em> Chocolate, vanilla, and spice-scented play dough inspired the creation of cupcakes, cookies, cakes–with sprinkles of course!\u00a0 In the process of manipulating the dough, children are developing stronger hand muscles and coordination that will help them with scissors and writing.<\/p>\n

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Preschool Pizzaria!<\/h3>\n

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If you think our baking skills are impressive, you should check out our pizzeria!\u00a0 With the kind of helping hands we have going here, we could start our own business!<\/p>\n

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The children loved adding the toppings to their personal pizzas and we loved seeing so many healthy food choices, like peppers and onions.\u00a0 One of our preschoolers even exclaimed, “This is the best pizza I’ve ever had!”\u00a0 Look out Papa Murphy’s!\u00a0 You have some competition.<\/p>\n

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Leaves-Ll<\/h2>\n

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Even though our Ll week was short, we spent some time discussing our character trait, gratitude.\u00a0 We are so grateful for the beautiful fall leaves and nature outside that we enjoy.<\/p>\n

Thanksgiving Feast<\/h2>\n

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Our Thanksgiving feast was attended by Pilgrims and Native Americans alike.\u00a0 We offered the children the choice of dressing as a Pilgrim or a Native American.\u00a0 After hearing the Thanksgiving Feast story, many of the children chose to be Native Americans because they were so friendly to the Pilgrims.<\/p>\n

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But we think it’s pretty safe to say that everyone who partook enjoyed the feast!<\/p>\n

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Plus, it was a wonderful opportunity for us to practice our manners for our “Mm” week.<\/p>\n

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Continue Learning-<\/h2>\n

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As we focus on whole child learning, we try to integrate different styles and types of learning in all our activities.\u00a0 We also focus on having our preschoolers kindergarten ready.\u00a0 You can help your child by encouraging them to practice with writing tools and scissors.<\/p>\n

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And of course, a life time of learning begins with a passion for learning.\u00a0 By surrounding your child with books, and taking time to read to him, you will foster that passion.<\/p>\n

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Our preschool themes for November were both delicious and educational.\u00a0 Feel free to stop by and see what learning adventures we have going on today by calling (801) 523-5930 for a free tour of our Draper, Utah UDA Creative Arts Preschool<\/a> facility.<\/p>\n

Written by: Elsje Denison<\/p>\n

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If you thought the kitchen was busy for Thanksgiving, you should see what our little chefs have been up to this month!\u00a0 Besides baking up a storm, our November preschool themes develop skills in all aspects of the whole child.\u00a0 That’s because at UDA Creative Arts Preschool, we believe all our learning should be fun.\u00a0 … <\/p>\n

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