Good Afternoon!
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This week, we’re identifying celebrations and holidays as a way of remembering and honoring people, events, and America’s heritage. Today, we talked about ‘Fourth of July’ in large group. First, I asked what the holiday is called when we see fireworks and multiple children shouted, “Fourth of July!”.
We talked about how way back in 1776, the 13 original colonies, which are states now, went off on their own and become ‘independent’. Lulu shouted, “Mindy! I’ve heard the word independent before!”. We talked about the words ‘dependent’ and ‘independent’ and their meanings. Grady said, “So I’m independent when working with the pattern blocks because I don’t need any help!’.
Before doing the calendar, we had a discussion about the American flag and what it means. I showed them the original flag that only had thirteen stars as opposed to the flag now that has fifty! This lead into a discussion where children shared where they had seen flags before.
Social Studies: K.1.2 Identify celebrations and holiday as a way of remembering and honoring people, events, and America’s heritage.
The art table was turned into a gift wrapping station. Using various gift wrap and tape, children took items from around the environment and worked on their gift wrapping skills.
We bundled up and headed outside to explore the snow this morning. The sleds were even brought out as an added snow activity!
A BIG thanks to everyone for bringing the appropriate snow attire—it makes it so much easier 
. Just as a reminder, please have your child’s items initialed so that we know who’s stuff is who’s!
Breakfast– Cinnamon raisin bagel with cream cheese and PPC pears.
Lunch– Whole wheat pasta with shredded chicken and butter, banana/clementines, and PPC cauliflower.
PM snack– Whole milk yogurt with PPC banana.
Wee Sprout– PPC cauliflower.
Have a great night! Stay warm and safe!
-Mindy
Link to pictures: WF 12/11