Monday, October 10, 2016

another week at One Planet

We were fortunate to have had nice weather all last week which allowed us to have our after school children play outside every day, something that they always ask for. It allows them to unwind after a long day and reap the benefits of fresh healthy Vermont air while admiring the beauty of this fall's magnificent foliage.
The students never cease to enjoy playing at the playground and the newest fun and learning activity is playing basketball, a lot of times with their "older friends". Over the last couple of weeks, they learnt a lot of valuable basketball moves but what they like most is to be able to interact with high school students, one of the great benefits of a small school.

While inside, we continue offering the students great programs. They have lots of educational fun during Spanish, learning songs, dances and making pinatas - they helped make those used during the Fall Celebration Day! Mrs. Carroll sure keeps them hopping - they come back ready for some quiet activities like playing legos, games, reading and doing crafts.

Yoga is another way to help our children unwind and relax. They have learned quite a few poses by now! They have also been helping using herbs to make healthy teas and bath salts. I am pretty sure their parents like the samples the children (and teachers) take home. I sure did!

During art, the children have been painting rocks, which will be displayed around school, joining the others that are already adorn
ing our pathways.

Minds in Motion, using STEM elements, is another favorite as it once again takes the children outside to explore our beautiful nature and all it has to offer.

Fridays are the days we all look forward to and here at One Planet, we listen to children's choices of programming. Most of the time they vote for scooter riding and when it's get cold and wet, I have some ideas to present, Polish cooking being one of them - I am pretty sure the children will like kneading the dough for pierogi:)

I need to mention here that One Planet offers healthy snacks (we are on the same food plan as the other sites, all fresh ordered weekly by Sally in Bethel).

All in all, things are going great!