Red Light, Green Light

Today we read the story Red Light, Green Light by Margaret Wise Brown.  During recess we had lots of fun playing the game Red Light, Green Light.  To play one person is designated as “the stop light." The other kids line up about 20 feet away.  The "stop light" calls out “Green light!” The other kids then take large steps moving toward him/her. The "stop light" then calls out “Red light!”  Then the children need to stop in their tracks. Play continues until someone reaches and tags the “stop light.” 

Today I also began assessing the children on their ability to name colors.  In the next few weeks I will ask them to identify the numbers 1-15, shapes, and the letters of the alphabet both upper and lower case.  I will also ask them to count as high as they can for me.

I can't wait until Thursday when we can read one of my all time favorite books My Truck is Stuck!