Homeschooling Coop on Monday Mornings

Our family began going to the coop for Devon this year. She is able to do science, PE, and art and then lunch with children her age. Caroline and I are in the preschool room where I plan the activities for children ranging from 2 1/2 - 5 years old. There are several moma's who stay and help with the organized chaos :) Before the friends come into the room, I have each activity on a cafeteria type tray with all the supplies that are needed to complete the activity.

We begin the day in the church sanctuary with opening and then we go to a SUPER music class with our Kindergarden Friends and then we return to our classroom.

This week I centered the activities around "Lots of Dots" and "The Napping House." First we read "Lots of Dots" and the children named the objects that were made from lots of dots. Then I demonstrated how to do a dot craft using dot stickers and a picture from our book.

Next, we read "The Napping House" and used cut outs for sequencing the napping characters. These cut out were sent home and the children were asked to cut it out and retell the story at home. We discussed the word "napping" and we all decided that it was something that you do doing the day. This lead to the topic of animals that sleep in the day or at night. We did a chart together and then children did this activity back at a tray station. Other stations were flower arranging, button (dot) sorting, and doughnut (dot) matching. We also were treated to green eggs and ham cupcakes.