September: All About the Classroom, Me, and the 5 Senses!

Mangos Friends and Families!

Hey y’all! We are so excited to share a little peek into all the fun we had in the Mangos Classroom this September! September was such a sweet start to the school year. We spent the month getting comfortable in our classroom, making new friends, learning about ourselves, and exploring the world around us through stories, conversations, and hands-on activities. 

We kicked off the school year by talking about what it means to come to school and become part of our classroom family. We read Pete the Kitty’s First Day of Preschool and The Night Before Preschool, which helped us explore what school might look and feel like. As we got to know one another, the children practiced learning their teachers’ and friends’ names through songs, games, and simple activities. One favorite activity was rolling a soft ball back and forth to our friends. This gave us opportunities to practice taking turns, sharing space, and building new friendships.

Next, we spent time celebrating what makes each of us special! We read I Am Enough, I Like Myself!, and It’s Okay to Be Different, which sparked wonderful conversations about our unique qualities. The children explored their reflections in mirrors, noticing features such as their eyes, hair, nose, and mouth. They also created colorful artwork using their favorite colors and shared some of their favorite foods with their friends. It was so much fun learning more about each child and celebrating the things that make our classroom community unique.

Toward the end of the month, our Mangos became little scientists as we explored our five senses! Through books such as I Listen, Peeny Butter Fudge, and I Feel, we discovered new ways to learn about the world around us. We experimented with shakers and listened carefully to sounds that were loud, quiet, fast, and slow. We explored different scents and described them as sweet, fruity, or strong. Using our sense of touch, we compared textures that were rough, smooth, soft, and bumpy. The children loved using their senses to investigate and describe what they experienced.

It has been such a joy watching our Mangos settle into the classroom, build new friendships, and grow more confident each day. From learning names and sharing favorite things to exploring sounds, smells, and textures, September was filled with meaningful learning and lots of smiles.

Thank you for sharing your little ones with us. We are so excited for all the learning, laughter, and adventures that October will bring!

With love,

Ms. Maia, Ms. Shanay, & Ms. Pierson