The Orca Class

One of the biggest differences between the Orca class and the younger classes are the social skills developing. Friendships, with all of their joys and tribulations, become extremely important to children in the 4-5 year old age group.

Imaginative play also blossoms, and the play is coordinated with the other children where they negotiate what will be each child's role in the play. We made magic wands to enhance our fantasy play.

As well as exploring the sea shells, some children made patterns and pretty displays of the shells, working together with each other. Lots of discussion in almost everything they do.

For sharing this little girl shared how she had made her own flip flops. The children were fascinated, and want to make their own. We will do this one day, and we will try to arrange a trip to visit the shoe repair shop in town. They kids are very excited about this idea!

Getting the Make It box out is exciting. Look at this telescope on girl made.

There has been a lot of team work collecting caterpillars. Some children want to take them all home, but we encourage them to leave them on the playground. I am sure their parents appreciate this.

And we love messy things, like water beads (if you haven't discovered these, you are missing out) in shaving cream. Lots of giggles and squeals. Love it!