Good Afternoon!
We read, ‘Gracie’s Night’ in K/PREK1 group today. It talks about Hanukah and a few traditions that are prevalent during Hanukah.
As friends were rolling up their mats, they each shared a tradition that their family does during the holiday season. A few of the answers were:
“Putting up the Christmas tree together.”
“Opening gifts together.”
“My manga (grandma) sleeps over on Christmas Eve.”
Everyone’s answers were different but equally unique and special!
Social Studies Holiday Objectives: Children will see their family’s approach to holidays honored and will become aware of and be comfortable with the reality that people happily celebrate different holidays or celebrate the same holiday in different ways.
In PREK2 group, children looked at a big map! They identified places in the United States that have unique aspects such as forests, cities, rivers, oceans, and islands.
We had a wonderful morning!
Some children chose to help wrap up our cardboard trees by adding ornaments while others settled down in the reading area to look at stories.
To begin the day, a few friends got out the sensory squares and made a design. They moved on their design in a specific way. They kept moving the squares to make a unique configuration.
It was a gorgeous December day! We will soak up any days like this that Mother Nature wants to give us!
Breakfast– Whole Grain Cheerios with fresh clementines.
Lunch– Brown rice with shredded pork, fresh oranges/banana, and fresh carrots/cucumber.
PM snack– Whole wheat crackers and peanuts.
Wee Sprout– Fresh cucumber/carrots.
Have a lovely night!
-Mindy
Link to pictures: WF 12/2