Math With Preschoolers-Hats On Your Head

Jack Henry and I were watching Sesame Street the other day and there was a part of the show where they were playing "How Many Hats Can You Wear On Your Head?". Jack Henry thought it was hilarious so I had an idea.

Here is that portion of Sesame Street:

Bennett was over and the two of them were going wild so I put my idea to work. First, I had them watch that part of Sesame Street since Bennett hadn't seen it.

I then had them take turns wearing hats. I would have them count as I placed the hat on their head. After a few hats I would ask "how many hats will he have on his head if I add 2 more". I asked various math questions while I was placing the hats.

We only ever made it to 8 hats. Each time the hats would fall they got to write the number under their name. We did a few rounds and then we counted how many hats they had on their head all together. 

The boys loved this activity and thought it was a fun game. They also thought it was really cool that they were doing what they had seen on tv. Making those connections is so valuable. I know that this is an educational game we will play all summer long. 

One Blessed Mama

 I'll always cherish this picture of Jack Henry and I. We don't have a lot of pictures together. This picture is extra special because this was his Moving Up & Moving On preschool celebration. It took place from 3:30-5:30. It was a come and go. On the Smartboard they looped a movie of various pictures and videos from the year. All the kids were given matching shirts. The kids with graduation caps by their name were going to kindergarten. Jack Henry has one more year at this preschool so he is just moving up. Each student received a certificate and had created a little placemat of their current favorites. Jack Henry's teacher Mrs. Lana is perfection and I'm so happy he'll have another year with her.

At the elementary school I work at we do a Secret Pal exchange. It is so much fun! For Mother's Day my Secret Pal got me a cute pair of flip flops and a $55 gift card to Atlee G. Atlee G is local to Star City and has perfect gift items. I'm so excited about picking out gifts just for me!

The best part of my gift was the precious letter that came with the gifts. I couldn't help but to shed a few tears. I needed to hear these words and I've displayed it so I can look at each day as a reminder that even when I think I am completely messing my kid up, that at least one person thinks otherwise. 

Between Jack Henry's preschool celebration and getting Mother's Day gifts from my Secret Pal I'm feeling overly blessed. The way that God works on people's hearts for them to love on me lets me know that he hears my heart even when I'm not praying the words. 

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Love and Blessings!

Ashley