Group Meeting:  We are having a good time learning about spheres.  Today, we did two special activities that were a lot of fun!

Small Groups:  During small group time, the children made bouncy balls.  This is a great science activity in which we get to see how mixing one thing with another changes the property of it.  I have put the recipe below for those who would like to try it at home.  It's very easy and doesn't make much of a mess!

Story:  The book that I read today was Play Ball! by Nancy Noel Williams.  This is a picture book of sports that you can play using a ball.  Following the book, we learned how to play Kick Ball.

Large Group:  The children learned to play Kick Ball.  Before we played the game, we learned about running the bases and fielding the ball.  Then, the children broke into two teams and played the game.  Hopefully, it will warm up soon so that we can play it outside.

Letter Learning:  The letter for today was Xx.

Snacks:  The morning class had cheese, crackers, bananas, and juice brought by Brooke R.  The afternoon class had Teddy Grahams and juice brought by Brody.  Thank you, Brooke and Brody!

To make bouncy balls you will need:
1/2 cup warm water
1 Tb Borax
1 Tb Cornstarch
2 Tb white glue
Food Coloring

In a disposable cup, mix the glue, cornstarch and color.  In another cup, mix the warm water and borax.  Pour the borax water into the glue cup and stir.  The solid will separate from the liquid.  Pull the solid out of the cup and shape into a ball.   The balls may flatten after sitting for a while.  Carefully roll the ball between your hands to shape it back into a ball.