Learning about colours part 2

After playing around with the colour red, it's time to move on. The following week, we named it the green week. Throughout all the activities, I emphasized on the colour I wanted Zech to learn and at the same time, I tested him while he played.

1. Sensory tray with all things green. Green beans, leaves, ribbon, pom poms, bowl containers etc.

Indulging himself in free play with the sensory tray, Zech got all imaginative with the different objects in the tray.

He hung the ribbon around his neck and pranced in front of the mirror, pretending the ribbon to be a necklace. Then he used the Christmas stocking as a pillow and laid down on the rug to sleep.

 

2. Do-a-dot art. This is displayed in Zech's room and he loves naming the animals every time he passes by.

 

 

3. Leaf printing. The final product looks quite bad as Zech pressed too hard so the prints do not look like leaf prints at all. He enjoyed getting his hands all green though. Boys are boys after all.

 

 

4. Turtle craft. This was not a hit with Zech at al. See the photo below? He seemed to be forced to paint the paper plate green. However, he likes pasting the beads on the "shell" of the turtle. The sticky white glue on his fingers added to his delight.

 

5. Read 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' to Zech who simply adores the book. Did a follow-up activity. Taught Zech how to reorder the sizes of the caterpillar. He caught on the concept of big to small pretty quickly.

 

 

Blue was the colour I wanted Zech to learn next. This was fairly easy for him.

 

1. Sensory tray for blue. A very soothing colour I realised.

 





This time, Zech was fascinated with the glittering pipe cleaners. He imagined them as birthday candles! ;)

 

2. Playing with white and blue water beads. Zech loves this and keeps asking to play again. The interesting thing is you can't see the white water beads in the water. You can only feel them. To identify the blue ones from the white ones, Zech scooped them up with a sieve and poured them into a container. He had to take out the white water beads and put them back in the pail. He had tremendous fun with these water beads! But close adult supervision is required. Had to remind Zech never to put these water beads into this mouth,

 

 



 3. Doraemon memory game

Zech likes Doraemon. Thanks to my mum's nfluence! :p So I downloaded some Doraemon pictures from the internet, printed them and taught Zech how to play the memory game. While playing, I pointed out the colour of Doraemon's clothes and also the blue sky that God created. I've intentionally chosen the sky theme in most of the Doraemon's pictures. Too bad the sky outside was overcast that day. Though he couldn't really see the blue sky, he knew God has created the sky blue.

4. Do-a-dot art. Printed this activity from here: http://www.dltk-kids.com/type/bingo_daubers.htm
Zech had to be more precise at where he dabbed his dots now. This time, he learned the sea is blue and God has created the blue sea.

The majority of the materials for Zech's activities were bought from Daiso. My favourite store currently for stocking up on craft and play.

Zech celebrates Children's Day!

Family traditions are something I cherish as they create beautiful memories of family time. Besides celebrating special occasions such as birthdays and anniversary, Children's Day has always been special in my heart. Not just as a child but also as a teacher, I used to spend time and effort looking for gifts for my form class. Enjoyed doing that. The entire process of searching, buying, packaging and finally giving. All these just to expect a big smile from my pupils. It's a time for me to show my love for them despite the scolding and nagging in the classroom almost every day.

As a stay-at-home mum now, Children's day is part of our family tradition starting from this year. Other than presents, I made a card and wrote a special love note inside just for Zech. Always feel it's so important to tell a child how special he is to us parents.

The boys with their presents on Children's Day!

Fun at the Science Centre! Special activities were lined up for the kids that day at the marquee near the Ecogarden. Here's Zech learning about the wonders of colours.

This wasn't as enjoyable for Zech as the Sound Show which is shown daily at the Science Centre. Smaller scale but cosier. Was pretty interesting for Zech as he learned about the different sounds produced by various objects. A visual and auditory treat!


Zech's favourite exhibit! Found near the entrance. He was fascinated with the cause and effect of the ball spinning and rolling.

Children's Day Carnival at Burghley Drive...

Zech had loads of fun at the water play table on his own and later with his cousin.

 

 

Managed to get Zech's little fingers working on decorating a windmill at the Art Studio.

 

 

 

There was a bouncing castle at the carnival but we had to go. Zech was really reluctant as he was still having fun with the water play then. Now I'm so tempted to buy a second-hand water and sand play table for him. Hm...lots more thinking to do.