Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Sunny Days & Water Days


Ms. Penny and Ms. Candace enjoy taking the babies outside!  Now that the weather is warmer they are able to do more activities with the little ones.  The infants always enjoy a nice relaxing ride in the stroller outside.  Fresh air has a calming effect on all of us...especially our friends in the infant room!

Some of our favorite outdoor activities with the infants include bubbles, walks, peeking around the big pine trees, exploring in the infant play yard (feeling the grass, mulch, bird-watching, etc.), swinging in the big swing with Ms. Penny or Ms. Candace, painting with water (pine branches make a great natural paintbrush!), and playing with whatever items are in the sensory table (toys, balls, pine cones, water, etc.).






  


ball pit



water table


Every Friday during the summer is WATER DAY! Instead of filling up pools with water we use sprinklers, water toys, and the sensory table.  The older children love to run through the sprinklers while the younger ones love to get their hands into the water and splash everything in sight! :)  


Friday, March 30, 2012

Time to GIGGLE!


Sometimes only another child can bring out the giggles! 
These two went on with their little game for quite a while.

Sorry for the shaky picture...the joke teller was 
crawling on me and trying to grab the camera.  :)  



Thursday, February 23, 2012

The Importance of Play

"Beginning in babyhood, play is inexorably linked to learning, socialization, development and even intellect."  10 reasons play makes babies smarter

Here are some fun pictures of the babies playing on their own and together...
Investigating the farm animals. 
Sharing a toy.
Checking out the new guy...


They can see their reflections in the little mirror.


Having a blast with a push toy!


Enjoying some toy tasting together.
Giggling at each other. Cute!

Valentine's Day

All dressed up for Valentine's Day:






New Friends!

2012 has been such a fun year so far in the infant class!  Several of the older infants recently transitioned to the toddler class.  They are doing well and are definitely missed by their old pals.  But there are lots of new friends to play with...welcome these new little friends to Endeavor!










Thursday, December 15, 2011

Jingle Bells








Fine Motor Skills

Learning to feed yourself requires the use of fine motor skills.
Allowing your child to practice using a small spoon or fork is a great time to work on those fine motor skills.  

She worked a long time to get her spoon balanced on the edge of her bowl.