Gone Fishing

There was a lot of fishing happening at our centre today.

At the art table we used fishing rods to paint with.  Some were bought fishing rods with the magnet on the end and a little plastic fish that sticks to the magnet.

There was also wooden dowel rods that I tied strings to the end.

It was a bit messy and that led to fingerpainting.

 

 

 

When the painting was done there was more fishing happening at our dramatic play area.

A wading pool was set up with more purchased fishing rods with the magnetic fish.

I followed this boy's play as he acted out fishing and what happens after you catch the fish.

 First he caught the fish he wanted.

 

 Then he cooked them over the campfire.

Lunch is served.

 With atmosphere.

Teddy Bear Picnic

Today was our 3rd annual Teddy Bear Picnic and the weather was fantastic.

We hold the picnic at the local therapeutic Gardens and this year all 4 StrongStart centres in our school district and more than 50 families were able to participate.

Joy, one of the founders of the gardens met us at the front gates and introduced us to a couple of her favourite bears.

Then the families entered the garden to play, sit and enjoy.

There was the Labyrinth to walk through.

 

A tea party to enjoy with your friends.

 

A chance to dance with scarves.

 

Make bear headbands.

Find the paper ladybugs and read the instructions of what to do.

 

One ladybug read  "smell a flower" but there were alot of bees out today so you had to be careful.

Parachute play was so much fun to watch.

I loved hearing the cheers when the stuffies were airborne and the giggles when the children were underneath.

For some it was watching what one of the gardens was doing and then getting down with him to investigate the worms and bees in the flower beds.

We then settled in for a story time and snacks.

 

The Gardens provide a very relaxing atmosphere for families to come, explore and enjoy their time together.

Snails for Snack

Mmmm have you ever eaten a snail?  The children that came to StrongStart hadn't until today.
Here's the recipe.

First use a rolling pin to flatten the bread.

Second, spread on a filling. The choices today were jam, hummus or nutella.

Third, roll up to look like a snail.

Fourth, add antenna and eyes.

This caused a good discussion about snail eyes and where they are located.
Finally, enjoy eating.

They were enjoyed so much that most children made a second one.