Toys

In preschool we just started a new learning unit on the farm. I have been picking up fun little toys that I find that go along with this theme. Today we used wind up chickens that lay eggs as they move along the floor. The kids went crazy over these! It was so fun to see them play with these chickens over and over. I loved hearing their squeals of delight as the chickens repeatedly prodcued gumball eggs!
I also am planning on using some little chicks that I found on Easter clearance. These little birds have two metal circles on the bottom and when you touch both of the circles, the chic chirps. Loads of fun! The greatest thing about these is that we can form a circle and hold hands with the first person touching one of the circles and the last person touching the other. This produces a chirpy noise, but if one person lets go of the circle, no chirping! What a fun way to teach circuits!
Today I was at the pharmacy and found two small wind up cows that walk along the floor. These too will add fun and excitement to our farm! I can't wait to share them with the kids. I know they will just love them! I always am keeping my eyes open for little treasures to catch the attention of the young children in my class. Hannah and Isaac do a great job at pointing out all kinds of things that look like fun!