This morning a small group of friends asked to hear The Polar Express read aloud. After we finished, we moved to the sensory table to find bells, like the one in the story. Friends found and sorted red and green bells. Then they filled three different containers with bells: a tin box, a cardboard box and a mitten. We explored how the bells sounded different in each container.

Several friends spent time at the art table wrapping presents. We used more empty containers to practice wrapping paper and using tape. Some friends chose to create art with their container before wrapping it up.

Lisa set out felt Christmas trees and jewels. Friends adorned their tree with jewels, counting and patterning as they went. They charted how many jewels they used.

A fort was erected under the habitrail. The cast was 4 babies, a big brother and Mr. Fix It. I am told that Finn was Mr. Fix It.

Arleigh and Ada gift created and wrapped for 1/ 1/2.

Jane used one of the cardboard wrapping containers to create a person. On the back of the wrapping paper she drew a house for her 3-D character.

On the oval rug, Lisa guided a small group of friends in Musical Puppy.

Tami created an obstacle course in the habitrail. She strategically placed Little People and friends climbed up and down, encountering the Little People as they crawled through.

Wee Sprouts: Carrots. Breakfast: Kashi and pear slices. Lunch: Whole grain rice with red beans, banana fruit salad and peas. Snack: Graham crackers and peanut butter.

Have a great day.