Worms and Tape... Tape Worm?!?!

Our tape dispenser has become a huge hub of activity, who knew that tape would be so fun... well, of course it is. We've discovered tape everywhere!

On our table I had put out some medicine dropper bottles filled with some food colouring. It was more of an opportunity for the children to discover and explore. After all, it's all about the process, not the product. All the materials on the 'art' shelf are available for the children as well, so in a moment of creativity the tape, once again, got involved!

I love that in this process is was discovered that tape not only makes neat designs but it has a function too. So hanging on our wall is the 'blended' art. 

I am so grateful to New Creation Preschool for the design inspiration for the tape dispenser!

Now on to those worms. 

While outside yesterday we noticed that there was a handful of slugs on our water table, and one little worm! We watched that worm for quite a while, wondering where he was going. The worm reminded us of a rainy day, and how those worms love puddles. So after watching for quite a while, we did discover he was hurrying fast to find some water. While watching all this happen, there was a sudden burst of enlightenment, why not help him out with that water. So the hose was hooked up and the worm got his water! 

Funny quote of the day:

 When each child wakes from their nap I have always asked the same question: "What did you dream about?" I always wait in anticipation for some funny ones! Usually it's very endearing and the response is usually 'mommy and daddy', but today's conversation went like this.

T-"What did you dream about?"

C- "I don't know"

T-"Did you dream about pickles?"

C-"No" Giggle, giggle.

T-"How about cucumbers?"

C-"No" Giggle, giggle.

T-"Elephants?"

C-"No silly, I dreamed about sweet potatoes!"

What a good dream!

One last thing:

Why is there a picture of a toilet on here?

 On Friday evening I attended a keynote address that was given by Dr. Gordon Neufeld. He had some excellent words to share in terms of discipline that is effective with children, but also ensures that their hearts remain soft and empathetic. One of his examples that he gave stuck with me. It was that fun is an integral part of childhood. He casually mentioned putting food colouring in the toilet to encourage potty training. Yep, that's what's in our toilet right now, and we're LOVING IT!