Week of November 26th

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Family Feast.  We had a wonderful time and it was great seeing some of your extended families join us. 

This Friday is Field Day at school.  Please remember to bring a white t-shirt in by Tuesday so we can make class shirts for this fun event.  On Friday, each class will be in charge of setting up one event.  We are partnering up with Mrs. Drawert's three year class to set up an obstacle course.  I know the kids are going to have a blast.  What a great way to encourage good sportsmanship, teamwork, and new challenges.

Also, this week we will be practicing our holiday song A LOT!  You will most likely catch me singing it randomly in class to help the kids get prepared.  We will also be getting ready for the holiday season by making holiday tree garland.  By Christmas, our classroom will be filled with a ridiculous amount of holiday ornaments and decorations created by your little ones.  At my home, my tree is filled with decorations my daughter made at this school, and I smile every time I look at it!

All of this art your children create help them to become active learners, expand their imagination and exercise their creativity.  It develops their small motor control and eye-hand coordination.  It also sharpens their power of observations and allows for more self-expression.  I find them explaining their painting to their friends, which expands their vocabulary.  I also find them working together to create and engaging in conversation, laughing, and sharing tools. 

Looking forward to the holiday season, the glitter, and the magic of Christmas with your children. 

Kelly

Week of November 19th

This year is flying by.  It's hard to believe it is already Thanksgiving!  On Tuesday we will be celebrating with our school families at our Family Feast.  This a special day for the kids as they get to share this special feast with their families!  We will be meeting in our class on Tuesday morning at 10:45am.  Please bring your favorite holiday dish to share when you come.  Please adjust the serving size you bring depending on how many people come with you.  You are welcome to invite any extended family with you. 
Please remember this event is for all of our families.  If you do not usually attend class on Tuesday, we hope you are still able to come in and join us for the feast. 

There will be no Stay N Play on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week. 

In class this week we will be working with watercolors to create cornucopias.  We will continue to work with our colors and shapes by playing Bingo! 

Our Field Day is set for November 30th.  We are making class T-Shirts to wear for the games.  For this, I need to have everyone please bring in a PLAIN WHITE T-SHIRT.  We will be decorating them.  If you could, bring them in no later than Monday, November 26th.

Wishing you a safe and happy holiday with your families. 

Kelly

Week of November 5th

This week is all about welcoming the fall season.  We will be working with leaf patterns and letter recognition this month.  We will work on these continuously throughout the year.  We are discussing the changes in the weather and how both animals and people prepare for the season.  We will be using different shapes to create black crows and creating a fall wreath collage.  
Tuesday we will hold our very own election at school.  Each child will cast a vote.  I will talk about opinions and the importance of voting and voicing your opinion. 
See you this week,
Kelly