What We Did This Week
August 21 2025
Our stars had fun learning about traffic lights through movement and art. We played Red Light, Green Light and made our own traffic light crafts. These activities helped children explore how traffic signals keep us safe while practicing important school-readiness skills.
Red Light, Green Light Game
Children took turns being the “traffic light,” calling out green light (go), red light (stop), and yellow light (slow down). Friends listened closely and moved across the room or playground based on the call.
What Our Stars Learned
• Listening and following directions
• Body control and coordination
• Taking turns
Traffic Light Craft
After the game, we created our own traffic lights using paper and glue.
Materials Used
Black construction paper (for the base)
Red, yellow, and green circles
Glue
Crayons or markers
August 22, 2025
Today, our friends received a lesson on how to properly carry a tray. Each friend took a turn carrying the tray from the shelf to a table. We demonstrated to our friends how to put one hand at the end of each tray, with the thumbs firmly on the top edge and the fingers underneath the tray. we carefully picked up the tray and slowly walked a few feet from the shelf to a table. The control of error for carrying a tray is making sure that the object on the tray does not shift or fall off. This activity helps children develop: Coordination and control of movement Concentration A sense of order
July 30th 2025
Today, our stars had a blast during Parachute Games—a playful and energetic activity that brought the whole class together in teamwork and fun! Using a large, colorful parachute, we imagined we were in a big sports stadium with cheering fans all around.
Our stars worked together to shake the parachute like a roaring crowd, bounced a soft ball high into the air, and practiced taking turns running underneath as the parachute floated down. The giggles were non-stop, and so was the learning!
What our stars are learning:
• Cooperation: Working as a team to move the parachute in unison
• Rhythm & Coordination: Following movement patterns like shaking, lifting, and lowering together
• Upper Body Strength: Using their arms and shoulders to control the parachute
• Imaginative Play: Pretending to be at a sports event built creative thinking and excitement
Parachute games are more than just fun—they teach children how to move together, communicate without words, and celebrate each other’s efforts
