Hope you had a "Spudtacular" Thanksgiving!

Week of 11/29 - 12/3/10

THEME: WEATHER/SEASONS

This week in Preschool we will make fluffy cloouds and weather books in Art. We will play with "ice" blocks and Arctic animals in the Block Center. We will play with a "rain storm" in the Sensory Table. We will learn about the different types of weather that come with the different seasons. We will learn about the Letter Q. In Religion, we will learn about the season of Advent and Advent wreaths. We will hear the story, "The Angel Tells Mary Wonderful News." We will color an Advent calendar.

Christmas Break is Dec. 20 - Jan. 4!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Week of 11/22 - 11/23/10

THEME: THANKSGIVING

This week in Preschool we will make potato turkeys in Art, play with corn in the Sensory Table, build log homes in Blocks, examine different types of feathers, and do a turkey stamping Math sheet. We will pretend to make and serve Thanksgiving dinner in Dramatic Play. On Tuesday, we will have a special treat with our 6th grade buddies and will go to the 2nd grade play. We will continue to share things that we are thankful for in Religion.

Prevent Blindness will be doing vision screenings this week.

11/24 - 11/27 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

Thank you for your support of the Appalachia gift drive and the Box Tops collection. Have a very blessed and relaxing Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving

Boy, it's hard to wake up!

Week of 11/15 - 11/19/10

THEME: THANKSGIVING

It's that time of year again and I am so thankful to all of you for the wonderful birthday celebration and for your wonderful kids! I had such a great day and it was so sweet to see all the kids walking into the classroom with cards (lovingly made) and flowers. Thank you so much for your time and effort. It was a wonderful surprise and very much appreciated.

This week in Preschool we will play in the tepee in Dramatic Play. In Art we will make pies and turkey legs. We will play with Little People in Blocks and with beans in the Sensory Table. We will sort fruit and play with the marble run set. We will learn about the letter O. We will go on an alphabet turkey hunt, and talk about the first Thanksgiving and our favorite Thanksgiving foods. We will learn about being thankful for all that God has given us in Religion.

Thursday, 11/18 - Wear your favorite Bedlam team colors and send in your Boxtops to vote for your favorite team!

Friday, 11/19 - Bring in Appalachia gifts if you would like to donate

Pets

Week of 11/8 - 11/12/10

THEME: PETS

This week in Preschool we will make calico cats and footprint dogs in Art. In the Block Center we will build dog houses out of wooden blocks. In the Sensory Table we will make nests and feed two small (artificial) birds. In Dramatic Play we will pretend to work at and visit a Pet Hospital. We will lean about the things that pets need for care and growth. We will share pictures and stories of our own pets. We will learn about the letter C. In Religion we will learn about taking care of ourselves and staying healthy.

****If you would like to bring a family pet to school for the children to see, we would love to have them visit! You may bring a pet in at the beginning or end of the school day, if that is more convenient for you. We would also love to see pictures of your family's pets. If you have any concerns about pet visits (allergies, fears, etc.) please let me know.