OLIVER THE DOG PUPPET

SINCE OUR THEME THIS WEEK IS OUR FIVE SENSES, WE THOUGHT IT WOULD BE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO TALK TO THE CHILDREN ABOUT THE FEELINGS WE FEEL IN OUR HEARTS:  EMOTIONAL FEELINGS LIKE SADNESS, HAPPINESS, OR ANGER.
OVLIVER THE DOG PUPPET HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL FOR THIS PROJECT. HE HAS A SPECIAL HEART THAT IS A POCKET WHERE  THE CHILDREN CAN PUT NOTES IN TO SHARE WHAT THEY ARE FEELING WITH HIM.  OLIVER DOES NOT TALK WITH ANY OTHER CHILDREN ABOUT SOMEONE'S FEELINGS. HE ONLY SHARES WITH THE TEACHER SO YOUR FEELINGS ARE KEPT SAFE.  THE CHILDREN SEEM TO LIKE OLIVER ALOT AND HE ENJOYS THEIR COMPANY DURING THE DAY.