And it has literally been flying by. It is seriously already JUNE!? When did that happen? I did notice the insane summer-like-weather here, but I almost can't believe that March, April and May are all now behind us.
It's also at this time of the year that I notice an intense energy change in children. Maybe there's something magical about not having to put on a jacket while transitioning to the playground? Maybe children are affected by seasonal affective disorder? But there is something awesome that unfolds each spring with my students. It's like they all of a sudden blossom, not to sound cliche especially during spring, but they do!
With my Busy Bees this season I have noticed that they are eager to go down the slide, instead of being scared and excited to play with peers, instead of being anxious about it. It truly is amazing to watch and I can honestly say I am in the right career. I can go home each day and have confidence that my funny, charismatic ways and over enthusiastic facial expressions are put to good use to help each child come out of their shell and participate fully in activities that their peers have been enjoying all year.
A few Busy Bee Favorite outside activities:
- Duck Duck Goose: Can your busy bee take turns? Wait to be picked?
- Bubbles: Can your busy bee blow bubbles? If not, introduce some other oral motor games into their lives to strengthen the muscles in their mouths. Can they pop them with each hand's pointer finger? Or clap them? The use of both hands and cross their bodies midline is an important developmental milestone {Bilateral Integration}.
- Spray bottles: Can your busy bee squeeze a spray bottle? Ask children if they want to be sprayed? Can your busy bee be in charged of watering flowers & plants?
Happy Spring {soon to be summer} everyone!
