Tuesday, July 19, 2016

BYC 2016, Week 2, Tuesday

Tuesday

Today's projects were

Dip 'n' dye
Sewing cards
Paper plate masks
Coil pots

After snack we painted some jungle scenery for our play. 







We then played some English folk music and danced around the May Pole!



After a water break, we went on a nature walk to find small natural treasures.  
We placed our treasures on contact paper, sprinkled in some glitter, 
and made window hangings.  
Andrew captured some cute close-ups while the kids were working.







Monday, July 18, 2016

BYC 2016, Week 2, Monday

Hi everyone!

We had a great first day of "art camp!"

Each morning we begin with stories and songs.  
After that we have 45 minutes of free-choice art time.  
Our easels are open every day for painting and drawing.  

Today our other art choices were

Marble painting
Weaving with yarn on a loom
Paper sack puppets
Pinch pots

Check out the kiddos at work...














After snack we took a bug walk and drew the bugs we found in tiny bug books.  We saw lots of moths, ants, a grasshopper, a bee, beetles, and even 2 cicada exoskeletons!

After a little water break we read the story The Gunniwolf...
you will get to see this acted out on Friday at the picnic!

Next we did some dancing!  We did The Chicken Dance, London Bridge, and The Farmer in the Dell. 








Most days we end with a song or story or two, but today we were too busy dancing!
Always a good problem to have. :)

See you tomorrow morning!

Friday, July 15, 2016

BYC 2016, week 1, Friday

Friday

Rain rain rain!  Today we used our new (borrowed) tent for the first time! 
 I am so grateful we had it!

Our art projects were

Butterfly painting
God's eyes
Mosaics
Salt dough--to take home!

Eliza started us off with stories today.


After art under the tent, we took advantage of the dry skies and played parachute games.
If you can, enlarge the pictures, the smiles are so sweet. :)

Stories of a sea on calm and stormy days


Put a "boat" on the sea and here's what happens!



If I call your color, switch places!



My Charlotte decided today was a great day to bring out her winter hat.


Making a bubble



Popcorn


Pop the balls up all at once!




The wheels on the bus...
Look at these girls posing for the camera!


After parachute we played Ring Around the Rosie and practiced The Gunniwolf!

Speaking of the play...here it is!

Gunniwolves planning their acting strategy before we start.


Little Girls huddle.


Going into the jungle for flowers!


Little Girl meets the Gunniwolf!


"Little Girl, whyfore you move?"
"I no move!"


"Kum kah ki wa"


The Gunniwolf nods and falls asleep.



The End...Bows for all. 


We had a wonderful time with your children, 
thank you for being a part of Back Yard Club this year.

Enjoy the rest of your summer!