To go along with these week's theme of corn, we did several things using it. A few days ago, I shucked fresh corn and put the husks aside. When the children arrived this week, we soaked the husks to make them soft, and then we made cornhusk dolls. They were much easier than I thought they'd be and it was something the kiddies got excited about.
We have a head (with hair), arms, and hands, just need a torso, legs and feet.
All finished!
Fine Motor
We also removed the kernels from the Indian corn cob.
Practical Life (and more Fine Motor)
Next, we used the kernels for some additional fine motor fun with a transfer activity. The children used the spoon to transfer the kernels from one bowl to fill the other bowl. They also practiced pouring back and forth.
Sensory
Damon discovered the geometric puzzle cabinet today and played with the circle tray.
The children finally finished their bird binoculars from last week. These projects take time, so instead of rushing, we take our time, and get them done as we can. =)
Music 
I love, love, LOVE Ella Jenkins' Call-and-Response rhythmic group singing! It's very similar to the djembe class I took this summer and the children and I have been singing and drumming along to these two songs in particular, both lead by a young 12 y/o girl. Take a moment to listen...
Love Chant from North Africa.
http://muzetunes.com/playback.asx?c=TPkZIUT52ay_Usslikl0pCoH81b2PRPV0l0NaWbYj_A=&f=B
Chant from West Africa
http://muzetunes.com/playback.asx?c=TPkZIUT52ay_Usslikl0pFpkCL81czPl7viY2VJoxOM=&f=B
Take note of Lulu's hair. Yes, she is shaking her head THAT hard to the rhythm.
Can you see why I love my job?
Other glimpses from this week...
The children have been playing with this botany flower puzzle. It's designed to help illustrate the different parts of a flower and for children ages 3-6. Got it so they could use it down the road, but already, they're intrigued and are doing quite well with it!
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