The MCP Fire Department

 MCP families past and present know that we love giant boxes.  A former MCP mom called and asked if we wanted several large boxes and we said, "Yes!"  Our Mrs. U has an artistic talent far beyond what I have and she created a really great prop for our students.  A cardboard box and some duct tape!  Who knew? 

We have lots of dress-ups for play. Old raincoats, short pieces of a garden hose, fire helmets and more and the children provide the rest.  It is a busy center. 

More information on why dramatic and pretend play are important for your preschooler---

http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2012/05/drama-queen.html

http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/creativity-play/importance-pretend-play

https://www.brighthorizons.com/family-resources/e-family-news/2013-importance-of-pretend-play-in-child-development

How to Grow Pumpkins - Libby's Pumpkin

Our TTh 3 y/o class is having BIG fun with pumpkins!

Halloween 2017

What is happening at MCP this week?  More Halloween fun for your child!   Boo!  is our ABC game.
http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2010/10/boo-bang-gobble-melt.html


http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2014/10/five-little-pumpkins.html

Lacing cards and more---
http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2014/10/halloween-fun-at-mcp.html

Candy Corn

Morning

Afternoon

We call it the 'Morning Meeting'.  While our friends are washing their hands before they start the day, we ask a question.  We are able to talk about numbers, more/less/greater, write numbers with our 'pointer pencil' and much more!

Pumpkin Pudding

Our TTh 3 y/o had pumpkin pudding on Thursday.  Did your child like it?

Jack-o-lantern Jars 2017

We have probably made about three hundred of these cute little jars over the years.  They are cheap, easy and cute which is the perfect combination for crafting with kids.  Whether it's first child at MCP or the last, it brings us great joy to hear that they are loving displayed in your home at Halloween.

How to---

http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2010/10/jack-o-lantern-jars.html 

The one change we have made in these directions is that teacher's coat the jars with the glue.  It just makes the process move a lot faster.  Enjoy some Halloween crafts with your child this month!

Whooooo Loves Halloween?

 

We have lots of stencils in our art center for the children to create a spooky Halloween scene (right now it looks like a Tootsie Pop ad).  Our MWF students trace, color and cut pumpkins, cats, ghosts and much more.  Check back to see the 'after' picture later in the month. 

 

Past bulletin boards---

 

2014-

http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2014/10/well-dance-beneath-moonlight-part-2.html

2012-

http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2012/10/halloween-night.html

2011-

http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2011/10/haunted-house.html