Friday, July 7, 2023

First Fridays- A Story. A Song. An Activity (Yesterday I Had the Blues)

 "First Fridays"
was created

as a tool to connect with
teachers, children, and families

to

provoke thought
initiate conversations
support learning

because

as Early Childhood Educators

our goal is not 

to teach children what to think,
but to teach them how to think


So, this month we used the story, the song, and the activity
to reinforce the idea of using color to describe our moods


First Fridays-
A Story. A Song. An Activity


Virtual Storytime


A Story



Theme: Embracing a Positive Growth Mindset

Moods change from day to day, and you never know what
tomorrow will bring.  But one thing's for sure: when you've
got love around you, the blues won't stick around long...


A Song

Children will enjoy this song
celebrating the "Colors of the World"

Dance, clap, sing along, and watch your mood improve!

(link disabled- watch on YouTube)



An Activity


You will need:

Paint
Canvas
Squeegee



Provide time and a space for children to explore and discover how easy
it is to create a masterpiece using simple materials with controlled effort


"Every child is an artist..."
-Pablo Picasso