This morning we had the great pleasure of hearing Marta’s dad, Fabrezio, read Strega Nona, Her Story by the great Tomie dePaola. Oh what music to our (mostly) American ears! Hearing dePaola read in a native Italian voice was an exciting multicultural experience for our Wee Friends (and teachers!). Fabrezio was kind enough to translate the Italian words “convento” and “strega”. We all thank you, Fabrezio!

Afterwards, a large group gathered to play alphabet bingo on our alphabet mat. Using the sand letter boards, friends matched corresponding letters. Laurie Berkner’s “When I Walk Along the River” serenaded friends on their hunt.

Using alphabet letter people, Elliott and Marta studied where the little people should go on the mat.

Many friends created art with pink and white paint on black paper. A few experimented with holding the paint brush in their fist and pounding down on the paper to create snowflakes.

Tami filled the sensory table with moon sand! Like snow (and sand :), moon sand is loose and silty, but can be packed to create interesting structures.

After reading “Jack Be Nimble”, we used a makeshift candle and sang “Ada! Be Nimble, Ada, be quick…” .

Umi read Dora aloud to Finn.

For breakfast we served grits and tangerines. Lunch was Tami’s delicious ham and bean soup, homemade biscuits and fruit salad. For lunch, we will serve pretzels and cheese.

Have a happy, Super Lava Girl kinda day.

Laurie