HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CLAIRE!

Today we celebrated Claire's birthday with her. Her brother, Andrew, read the story, "Curious George Goes To An Ice Cream Shop". Then, we enjoyed chocolate cupcakes and chocolate milk for snack. Happy Birthday, Claire!

STAR OF THE WEEK--MADDIE

Today we learned more about our friend, Maddie. Thanks for sharing your photos and telling us some of your favorite things!

COLOR BOOK

Today we will begin sending home our color book from our "Color Day" back in December. Each child will have the opportunity to bring home this class book in a special bag. Please have your child read/share the book with you; sign his/her name on the last page; and return the book in the bag the following school day for another classmate to have a turn. Happy Reading!

NIFTY "N" ACTIVITIES

"Nuts and Bolts"

Name Writing Practice Books

Name Necklaces

NAME WRITING BOOKS

To assist the children with learning to write their first names with the first letter being upper case and the rest of the letters lower case, we introduced name writing practice books today. Each child has his/her own book which is stored in his/her "mailbox". We are asking the children to complete 2 practice pages in their book each week. Once they feel confident with writing their first names, we will move on to working on last names.

ZERO THE HERO DAY!

Today we celebrated our 90th day of school. Emily and her mom provided us with a fun project to celebrate this day. We made sand art bottles.

COINS FOR HAITI

Thank you Pre-K families for participating in the Lower School "Coins for Haiti" collection. The money collected was counted on Friday and totaled over $4000.00. WOW!

FREE CHOICE FUN!

We added a new addition game using dice to our "Activity Shelf". Children use the page below to record their answers.

In the photo below, the child rolled the dice and adds up the total number of dots on both dice. He then colors the numerical answer on his paper.

In the photo below, children are dropping marbles into a container of flour which simulates what a meteor does when it crashes on to the moon, leaving a crater.

Robert, Taylor, and Maeve building with the new foam blocks in the construction zone.

Maddie and Griffin building with the tubes in the construction zone.

HAPPY HALF-BIRTHDAY, EMMANUEL!

Today we helped Emmanuel celebrate his half-birthday. His mom read to us the story, "I Spy Fly Guy" and then we enjoyed eating pumpkin muffins, blueberry muffins, and fresh strawberries for snack. Happy Half-Birthday, Emmanuel!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JAKE!

Today we celebrated Jake's birthday with him. Jake's mom and his brother, Sam, read the story, "I Am Invited To A Party". Then, we enjoyed yummy donuts for snack!

COINS FOR HAITI

In class today, we had a discussion about the earthquake in Haiti. We explained what happens during an earthquake and that they rarely happen in Ohio--particularly large, damaging ones. We then discussed ways to help the people in Haiti since they are so far away from us. The children know that we will be collecting coins at school that will eventually be sent to Haiti. (One little boy commented that he will be going on Spring Break to a place close to Haiti and perhaps he could drop off the money to the people when he goes there.) We encouraged the children to "earn" coins by doing jobs/chores around the house. The children are very excited about collecting coins to help the people in Haiti. Thank you for supporting their interest and motivation at home!
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FREE CHOICE FUN!

Ethan and Maddie building with Wedgits.
Ian completes a color by number page and discovers a rocketship!

Taylor and Maren create a solar system on the flannel board.

Sasha and Lucas play with the "Instant Snow" we put in the sensory tub.

OREOS IN SPANISH

In Spanish class today, Senora Robeano did an activity using OREO cookies to teach about the different phases of the moon. What a yummy activity!

"BOOK IN A BAG"

Today the children chose a book to begin our "Book In a Bag" activity. Please be sure to practice reading with your child at least once a day and keep track of how many times your child reads the book to you on the form in his/her bag. As a reminder, your child's bag with his/her book and tally sheet should be returned on Thursday. Your child will have the opportunity to read with a teacher on Thursday or Friday. Next Monday, your child will choose another book to bring home to practice reading. Remember, we want this to be an enjoyable experience for your child. You may assist him/her as much as needed.

STAR OF THE WEEK--JOSIE

Today we learned more about our friend, Josie. Thanks for telling us about your favorite things and for sharing your photos!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GEORGIA!

Today we celebrated Georgia's birthday. Her mom read us the story, "Freckleface Strawberry" and then we enjoyed eating cupcakes for snack.

DON'T FORGET.....

...Since we didn't introduce the new sound this week until Tuesday, tomorrow (Friday) we will do Sound Box sharing in order to get our 3 days in of sharing this week. Thanks!

KIDS IN SPACE!

During Free Choice today, students took part in various "Outer Space" activities.


Maddie and Maeve built a rocket using Wedgits.
Jake put together a floor puzzle.

Jake and Charlie worked together on this puzzle.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHARLIE!

Today we helped Charlie celebrate his birthday. His mom read us a Dr. Seuss story and then we ate donuts for snack.

FREE CHOICE FUN!

During Free Choice, we had the opportunity to make a "snow globe". First, we drew a picture of a Winter scene on a large white circle.

Next, we painted hair gel mixed with glitter on to the paper to make it look like it is snowing.

Lacing Gingerbread Men

Fun with the "Space Station" in the Construction Zone.

FRIENDLY FROG

Yesterday, we changed our Friendly Frog into his Winter outfit. Hopefully he'll stay warm!