Here's a look at my 2021 in review. One second from every day was recorded and compiled here. This idea is from an app called 1SED and my friend Nancy told me about. It's neat to see that although I feel like nothing happened this year- I actually did have a few good moments to enjoy. If you have the time take a look and see if you can spot yourself in my year! Thanks for watching.
 Just a couple of gals hanging out six feet apart in a parking lot In the rain during a pandemicThe commodiFication of a facemaSK Put this on a t-shirtThis is how I’ve always liked my personal space. But, it is a luxury to have six feet from someone while you are shopping. Yes, i went to home depotWork from home, Party from home Pandemic Rush hourPreschool Ends for the Summer mom turns 60we stayed home, we went outside           Children’s museum of pIttsburgh #KrispitzMadeThisThese are a few things I can show you how to make! Social medIa CaMEoscochineAl beEtle bug DyEMy Irish Grandmother always told me that I had the luck of an O'Riley, and to be paid to stay home by both of my part-time jobs during the pandemic, I should appreciate this time. I work at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and at a Preschool, and I have determined that I will just continue to do what I would be normally doing on these days- crafting, making, singing "This is the Way We Wash Our Hands", going outside to explore, and teaching generally about the world from an early education standpoint. For those of you who are ineterested in how I plan and organize for a preschool morning, just 9AM to 12PM, here is this past Monday's St. Patrick's themed curriculum. Brought to you by the letters C and V, the number 19, the color green, and the shape of a heart!  Monday, March 16th 20209AM Tabletop Activity - Use tissue paper to create rainbow light catchers. 9:15AM Welcome Circle - Talk about St. Patrick's Day! 9:35AM Center Exploration Sensory Table: things that are green and flowers Art Center: green play dough with leaves for stamping STEM Center (Science): Biology of Clovers - Looking Closely at a real plant STEM Center (Math): Clovers and Shamrocks - Counting to 3 or 4 10:00AM Gross Motor Outdoor - Go for a nature walk! 10:30AM Snacktime This might be a good time to treat yourself with some Green Scout cookies. I recommend the Trefoil cookies as they are shaped like shamrocks, and the ThinMint for its green colored box. Okay you could also eat some green grapes to be healthy! 10:45AM Storytime 11:11AM Art - *Shamrock Printmaking 11:40AM Show and Tell Use this time to listen to what the kids have to say. 12:00AM Lunchtime bye! That's all for Monday! I hope you've enjoyed doing the things and the crafts. Don't worry if you didn't do it all- So even if you only got to try one of these ideas I hope that it helped you and inspired you to keep calm and keep on.
Read More for details, tips, and pointers for today's lesson. Bright and boldEvery week in the MakeShop is dedicated to a different exploration. This week we worked with Hummingbird technology and, of course, recycled materials to create robots. I worked with a nice family from North Carolina who wanted to make a walking robot. The two sisters created this robot named Steve, and I helped program him to walk- er, dance! Children’S museum mUsingsStaycation iN the burghNew years day started with a craft, obviouslyWe learn about winter, ice, and snow! This year we lost my Great Aunt Sarah. She was my Grandmother’s younger sister and she reminded me so much of my Grandmother. I loved talking to her about her days growing up in Pittsburgh, and any stories about my Grandparents. She was also a great listener. In 2017, I posted this picture of us after spending an afternoon at her home, eating soup, and listening to stories. This post was my most liked photo of 2017. love you Aunt Sarah!  |
