Happy Monday!

**Reminder: Wee Friends is closed Monday, September 7 for Labor Day.

A few different sensory activities were available this morning. Friends quickly asked for the sensory bin to be open after breakfast. Children used various measuring cups to pack kinetic sand into the cups and make towers.

A younger child asked for water in the tuff tray so we got out the tuff tray, filled it with water, and a variety of sorting materials. Children utilized the sorting trays by placing gems into the compartments.

Outside, children were eager to water the garden and use the water pumps placed throughout the backyard. We got a hefty green bean harvest that we enjoyed later on in the afternoon.

“Children see magic because they look for it.”

Breakfast– Whole wheat toast with peanut butter and fresh pineapple.

Lunch– Whole wheat pasta with black beans and chicken, fresh banana/pear/nectarine, and fresh cherry tomatoes/cucumber/pepper.

PM snack– Whole milk yogurt with graham crackers.

Wee Sprout– Fresh pepper/cucumber.

Have a lovely night!

-Wee Friends Teachers

Link to pictures: 2026-08-03

Happy Friday!

Please enjoy a few pictures from our day!

Breakfast- Brown rice cakes with cream cheese and fresh apples.

Lunch– Cheese quesadillas on whole wheat flatbread, fresh pineapple/banana, and fresh broccoli/snow peas/cucumber.

PM snack– Pretzels with cheddar cheese

Wee Sprout– Fresh cucumber/snow peas/broccoli.

Have a lovely weekend!

-Wee Friends Teachers

Link to pictures: 2026-07-31

Happy Friday and last day of July!

Please enjoy some pictures of our day!

Breakfast:  Whole grain brown rice cakes with cream cheese and fresh apple.

Lunch:  Hummus on whole grain wheat bread, fresh pear slices and cooked mixed vegetables.

Afternoon Snack  Sliced Colby-Jack cheese and Pretzels.

Wee Sprout: Fresh green beans

Have a great weekend!

WWF Teachers

Link to pictures: 2026-07-31

Good Afternoon!

This morning we engaged in building with waffle blocks.

Then, we headed into the kitchen to engage with loose parts-animals and wooden shapes on our tray.

We then headed outside to engage in pumping water into a container, play with sea animals and sea shells in a tuff tray, pour water into a watering can, water the flowers, and drive vehicles down the ramp.

Breakfast:  Whole grain Cheerios and fresh pear slices.

Lunch:  Whole grain brown rice with turkey, fresh cantaloupe/banana and cooked corn

Afternoon Snack: Whole grain Ritz crackers with peanut butter

Wee Sprout:  Fresh green beans.

Have a terrific evening!

WWF Teachers

Link to pictures: 2026-07-30

Good Afternoon!

This morning a friend came into class with an idea for a very large art project.  At breakfast, she asked if she could have a long piece of paper that was so big she would have to work on it on the floor.  She shared that she planned to make a dragon!  As she got to work directly after breakfast, other kids became interested in making large drawings.  They all had their own unique spin.  One friend, who had to wait for a spot, had the great idea to make a plan for his drawing while he was waiting.  That way he would be ready when a spot opened.  We talked about how artists often make sketches before they make a large art piece.  Another friend wanted to make his way through everyone’s projects and ask if anyone wanted help.  Several kids did.  He said that the projects were very big and it would go faster if he was helping.  What a great way to spend time helping others.    

We also enjoyed water play with seashells.  A friend noticed that the inside of some of the shells looked like a pearl.  This opened a conversation about mollusks (which we learned are animals like snails, clams and oysters) and how they filter feed in the mud.   While they filter, they collect minerals which they deposit on the inside of the shell.  We learned that this coating is what pearls are made of.  Some friends also noticed holes in some of the shells so we got to talk about predatory snails which drill holes in the shells of other sea creatures.  Kids were quite interested in this spontaneous life science lesson and spent a great deal of time inspecting every shell to see which ones had the pearly coating still inside. 

Please enjoy a few more pictures from our day!

Breakfast: Puffins cereal with fresh pears.

Lunch: Brown rice with turkey, fresh cantaloupe/oranges, and fresh cucumbers/peppers.

PM Snack: Whole wheat crackers with peanut butter/sunflower/pepita seeds.

Wee Sprouts: Fresh cucumbers/peppers.

Have a lovely afternoon!

~Wee Friends Teachers

Link to pictures: 2026-07-30

Good afternoon!

This morning kids explored shapes and numbers at the light table.  Some friends enjoyed finding a number and then counting out the same number of shapes.  Others used small shapes to build bigger ones.  One of our youngest friends noticed that she could put two triangles together to make a diamond. 

Last week, a friend asked if we could do a mixing activity soon.  We decided today would be a great time for a science/sensory mixing experience.  We tried a new mixture of dish soap and corn starch to make an interesting slime/dough.  Kids loved the process of adding ingredients themselves to try out various consistencies.  As kids worked, they described the different textures, like “slimy, gooey and sticky”.  Kids enjoyed making things with the dough after it was mixed.  One friend made a “snowman”, which she said had very long arms”.

We hope you enjoy a few more pictures from our day!

Breakfast: Overnight oatmeal with fresh cantaloupe.

Lunch: Farm fresh scrambled eggs with whole wheat flatbread, fresh pineapple/banana/cantaloupe and fresh cucumbers/peppers.

PM Snack: Hummus with tortilla chips.

Wee Sprouts: Fresh cucumbers/peppers.

Have a great day!

~Wee Friends Teachers

Link to pictures:2026-07-29

Happy Wednesday!

Today we celebrated our friend Cece/s 2nd birthday.  She turned 2 last weekend.  We enjoyed celebrated with you.  Thank you for the delicious watermelon.

This morning we explored shaving cream! We began by moving it around with our hands on our tray, then we added primary colors! Each friend decided what combination of red, blue and/or yellow they wanted then they mixed the colors. Afterwards, we placed a piece of paper on the tray to make a print of our art!

Outside, we engaged in many activities, such as playing in the sandbox, riding bikes and exploring the climbing house and rock area.

Breakfast:  Whole grain oatmeal with cinnamon sugar mixture and fresh oranges.

Lunch: Farm fresh scrambled eggs with shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh cantaloupe and pineapple,  cooked green beans and whole grain wheat bread.

Afternoon Snack: Refried beans with white corn tortilla chips and fresh watermelon (Cece’s birthday snack)

Wee Sprout: Cucumbers.

Have a wonderful evening!

WWF Teachers

Link to pictures: 2026-07-29

Happy Tuesday!

This morning we were busy watching the birds and a rabbit at the birdfeeders, and a squirrel running around in the front yard.

We then headed into the kitchen to engage with Slot-A-Shape Builders.  We used our metal trays and tongs, to pick them up, sort them by colors, and stack them.

We then headed outside to engage in water play.  We used watering cans to water the flower pots, practiced our pouring skills into a container or to make a water wheel move, played peek-a-boo from inside the climbing house, engaged with construction trucks in the rock area, poured sand into pvc pipes, pumped water into a pot, and Rose even climbed into the tray of water to play and splash.

Breakfast:  Whole grain Corn Chex cereal and fresh watermelon

Lunch: Whole grain flatbread and Colby-jack cheese quesadillas, fresh banana and cooked broccoli

Afternoon Snack: Whole grain wheat bagels with cream cheese and fresh oranges.

Wee Sprout: Fresh green beans

Have a terrific evening!

WWF Teachers

Link to pictures: 2026-07-28

Good Afternoon!

The art table was full all morning long as children explored various materials to extend projects they were working on.

Eliza was creating things all morning long! Below, she drew a person and explained all of the choices that she made such as drawing jeans on it. One of our younger friends shared a curiosity about learning the letters of her name. As older friends are kid spelling aloud at the art table and working with letters, it naturally peaks the curiosity of our younger kiddos at the table. She worked with a teacher to identify the initials of her name and found them on a letter sheet.

The math boxes were used this morning by a few different children as they explored concepts like patterns and one to one correspondence. These boxes can be done independently or with a friend: a great option for a calm but focused activity!

Every few days or so we change out the contents of the sensory bin in the science area based on interests. Today, Charlotte asked to do water so she helped clear out of the kinetic sand as well as the materials in the sand so we could switch it over to water.

It was such a nice morning outside! A few different water activities were set up under the tree including the water table and the tuff tray with various materials to explore the water. Two of our older friends asked if they could clean off the slides and teeter totters as they were still wet from yesterdays rain—how thoughtful!

We walked back into the garden this morning to see if any veggies were ready and to our kiddos surprise (which elicited pure joy), there were a few cherry tomatoes ready to be picked as well as a handful of green beans! Our kids were so excited to get a small vegetable garden snack .

Breakfast– Kix and fresh watermelon.

Lunch– Peanut butter on whole wheat tortilla/bread, fresh watermelon/banana, and fresh cucumber/green beans/pepper.

PM snack– Whole wheat bagel with butter and cinnamon.

Wee Sprout– Fresh cucumber/pepper/green beans.

Have a wonderful night!

-Wee Friends Teachers

Link to pictures: 2026-07-28

Good Afternoon!

This morning, we built with Magna-Tiles! Friends built houses and roofs and a couple friends looked through the Magna-Tiles at Miss Audrey.

Then, Miss Bekah sat at the reading steps and read books to Rose and other friends. Miss Mindy visited for a brief time and read a couple books as well!

Outside, we engaged in our favorite activities.

Breakfast:  Whole grain wheat bread toast with butter and cinnamon sugar mixture and fresh apple slices.

Lunch:  Whole grain wheat penne pasta with shredded turkey, fresh watermelon and cooked peas.

Afternoon Snack: Whole milk yogurt with whole grain honey Graham Crackers

Wee Sprout: Cucumber

Have a great evening!

WWF Teachers

Link to pictures: 2026-07-27