THE GINGERBREAD HUNT!

We had an exciting adventure today!
Mrs. Andrews read the story, "The Gingerbread Man".
At the end of the story, there was a note.

The Gingerbread Man told us we could find him in the place at school where we check out books.

So, we headed to the library.

Mrs. Mullin said she saw the Gingerbread Man run through the library and he left her a note.
It said that we could find him in the place at school where we sing a tune.

So, we said that we should head to the Music room.

When we got to the Music Room, we found another note that said we could find the Gingerbread Man in the place at school where we eat snack. Back to the Pre-K room!!





When we got back to the Pre-K room, we found another note that said we would find the Gingerbread Man inside and we could eat him up!

We found an empty box of Gingerbread cookies.

Gingerbread Cookies for snack! YUMMY!

LOWER SCHOOL COMMUNITY HOLIDAY GATHERING

Just a quick reminder that tomorrow (Thursday December 19th), the morning Pre-K class needs to come in the afternoon (11:45-3:10) in order to participate in the Lower School Community Holiday Gathering. The Pre-K teachers will be outside beginning at 11:30 (by the Pre-K playground--our normal mid-day carpool area) to assist children in getting out of their cars. Children should be dressed in regular school dress code. IT IS NOT NECESSARY FOR THE CHILDREN TO BRING THEIR BACKPACKS TOMORROW.

Lower School parents and families are invited to join us for the Lower School Community Holiday Gathering which begins at 2:00 in the gymnasium and lasts for approximately 1 hour. At the end of the program, the Pre-K children will return to the Pre-K classroom. Please pick up your child from the classroom. Then.....Winter Break begins! See you tomorrow!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BEN!

We helped Ben to celebrate his 5th birthday today. His mom read a funny story to us called, "Catalina Magdalena Hoopensteiner Hogan Logan Was Her Name" by Tedd Arnold. We enjoyed Ben's yummy Santa cupcakes for snack. Thanks, Ben!

ADVENT/CHRISTMAS

Today, Mrs. Crain and Morgan shared with us the story of Christmas. They shared their Advent wreath and other decorations they use at Christmas and their meanings. Happy Holidays!

STAR OF THE WEEK--DAVEY

We enjoyed learning more about our friend, Davey, today. Thanks for telling us about your favorite things and sharing your photos with us, Davey!

P.E. SHOES

Yesterday, we sent home P.E. shoes so that you can check them for size, fit, etc. You would be amazed how quickly those little feet grow! Please return a pair of tennis shoes for your child to keep here at school for P.E. by Monday January 5th, 2009. Thanks!

VISIT TO THE LOWER SCHOOL ART ROOM

Today, the green group and the purple group each had a turn to visit Mr. Cicetti, Lower School Art teacher, in the Lower School Art Room. Mr. Cicetti read the story, "Color Dance", and then did a mixing color activity. Enjoy the photos below.

The green group meets with Mr. Cicetti.

The purple group meets with Mr. Cicetti.

LOWER SCHOOL COMMUNITY HOLIDAY GATHERING

REMINDER
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT NEXT THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18TH, THE MORNING PRE-K CLASS SHOULD COME TO SCHOOL FOR THE AFTERNOON SESSION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOWER SCHOOL HOLIDAY GATHERING. THE PRE-K TEACHERS WILL BE OUTSIDE TO ASSIST CHILDREN IN GETTING OUT OF THEIR CARS BEGINNING AT 11:30.

FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT WHICH BEGINS AT 2:00 IN THE GYMNASIUM. THE PROGRAM WILL LAST APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR. FOLLOWING THE PROGRAM, CHILDREN WILL RETURN TO THE PRE-K CLASSROOM AND CAN BE PICKED UP BY PARENTS. REGULAR SCHOOL DRESS CODE SHOULD BE WORN ON THIS DAY.

ZERO THE HERO DAY!

We had a great time celebrating our 70th day of school today! Ryan and his parents and Max and his parents helped us to celebrate by making paper chains. Thank you for the great activity!

DIWALI

Today, Davey and his mom shared with us about the Hindu holiday of Diwali. She showed us where India is using our class globe; read a story and discussed the different traditions during Diwali; and also brought in some cookies eaten in India for our snack! In your child's folder is a description of the Diwali holiday and some coloring pages. Thank you for a great presentation!

HANUKKAH

Today, we read the story of how the celebration of Hanukkah originated. We also lit 2 menorahs and discussed some of the traditions associated with Hanukkah.

Hearing the story of how Hanukkah started.

Discussing the menorahs, which are lit each evening during Hanukkah.

Discussing the Dreidel game, a fun activity played during Hanukkah.

NEW FREE CHOICE ACTIVITIES

Below are photos of new Free Choice activities we introduced today. Many of them begin with the /J/ sound!




Mary Kate and Anna enjoying the jelly beans in the sensory tub.

Morgan, Brooke, and Hannah creating masterpieces with watercolor paints.

Carolyn, Jack, Charlie, and Blake playing the game, "Jelly Bean Jumble".

Ryan, Parker, Davey, and Kyle testing their skills at the game, Jenga.

Mrs. Spolter explains a jelly bean coloring page, available at the Art Center.

STAR OF THE WEEK--MAX

Today we learned more about our friend, Max. Thanks for sharing your favorite things and the details of your photos with us, Max!

COLOR DAY EXTRAVAGANZA!

WOW! We had a VERY wonderful Color Day! Use the photos below and have your child describe/discuss all the activities we did today to celebrate colors! We will be putting together a class color book including photos of each child. Once completed, each child will bring home the book to share with his/her family. Have a warm, colorful weekend!

Sharing Our Colored Clothing


Our Colored Ice Cube Experiment

Our Handprint Rainbow

A Yummy, Colorful Snack!

"Mixing Color" worksheet

Skittles Graph