Boats

During center time today the children used a meat tray to make their own boats.  They then floated their boats in our sensory table.   Each child was able to experiment with play people to see how much weight their boat could hold before it sank.

At this time we are practicing holding our writing tools close to the bottom.  I am also working with the children on using their "pinchers" (thumb, pointer finger, and tall man finger) to hold the writing tool.  When your children color or write at home please correct any four or five finger grips, for a three finger grip is more efficient when making letter strokes.