9.02.2009

Welcome Eddie! (Krista's Group)

Today, we welcomed our new friend Eddie! Our little group is growing, and it is a privilege to watch our friends become acquainted--the children receive each other so beautifully!

I just can't stop raving about the beautiful, cool mornings that we've been enjoying outside... we are all more relaxed. Playtime extends a few extra minutes each morning because the children are so engaged in the act of being outside with each other. At any given time, we are serving tea, caring for infants, practicing yoga, cooking in the kitchen, singing songs and making castles and racetracks in the sandbox. I love it.

I am reminded that playtime is so important; the children are collaborating, experimenting and talking to each other. Alliances are formed and conflicts are resolved--there are so many levels of communication and learning happening-- it's wonderful!

7 comments:

Melissa said...

Every day, when I ask Gwen what she did, she tells me the same thing. "I played and played and played with my friends. Ms. Krista likes hugs."

Thank you for playing with my girl.

krista said...

;)! I DO like hugs!

gingeronni said...

YEA welcome eddie --- more BOYS!

Ruxandra said...

Hello, Everyone! We are so happy to become part of such a wonderful community! WHat do you all say about a playdate to meet each other? If anyone is interested, especially the M,W,Fr group, please shoot me an email and I will organize one.
Hugs
Ruxandra
Ruxandra.Golea@gmail.com

ckessel01 said...

Allie also loves to go to school and PLAY - she calls it the "play school." She came from Montessori, where the kids "work." She is so excited about playing, playing, playing, all day as well! Thanks for letting the kids be kids, and knowing how important "just playing" really is...

Nicola said...

Ruxi, we'd be in for a playdate! I'm finding it a bit hard remembering which parent name/face goes with which child sometimes. These days, we are enjoying park time after dinner, though that may be too late for some....
-Nicola & Jalie

iMother2.0 said...

Welcome Eddie...saw you & Ms Krista playing in the dirt with a tractor...you have the best smile :)