Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Happy Holidays!

Wishing you all a joyfull holiday with your wonderful children.  
We will see you on January 4th, 2016.


Toy Joy helpers loading up my car



loving the one day of winter fun


playing the popcorn game with the parachute in gym class

5 little Reindeer prancing on the roof



Gifts for Giving

showing off our reindeer made with our hands and feet



Thursday, December 17, 2015

Shows got great reviews!

It was so wonderful seeing everyone at our performances.  I think students did a remarkable job with their parts and the songs.  Thanks so much for your continuing support!
Next week we will meet on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.  I want to wish you all a happy holiday and I look forward seeing you on January 4th.

Spanish is fun when we get to jump on colors!


examples of some great cooperative play



counting ornaments for our trees

creating some interesting decorations


playing a favorite game called "Bug in a Rug"

showtime shots













playing the Grinch Game in PE











Thursday, December 10, 2015

still waiting for snow!

This week we did lots of art work in the class using a variety of materials.  You will get to see our uniquely finished products before the holiday break.  We have also been singing and acting and can't wait to do our little performance next week.

At this time of year we are thinking of seniors who might need some items that we can provide.  Shoe Box for Seniors project by the Central Vt. Council on the Aging is asking those who can to fill a shoebox with small useful items: lotions, soaps, socks, note cards, stamps, tea bags, tissues, wipes, books or anything that fits.  If you want to send in any of the above items preschoolers will wrap the box and deliver it by December 21st.  

Another project that you might want to consider is Toy Joy.  Check out the specifics in the school newsletter but we are collecting gently used toys (that your children don't use anymore).  Bring them to school next Wednesday or Thursday and I will deliver them to the Bethany Church.  Anyone wishing to "shop" at this great free toy store can do so on Saturday December 19th from 9-2.  


first grade invited us to their room to read us stories





illustrators at work on a class book




doing some dot art

dancing up a storm with instruments!



playing the dreidel game






throwing the balls through the hoop!



check out the hoola hoop action!

helpers putting together some new shelving

loving sharing books in our library


Thursday, December 3, 2015

December is here!

This week students seemed very happy to see their classmates and share some stories about their Thanksgiving break.  We started practicing our little plays and singing some fun winter songs.  We're hoping that it will really snow if we keep singing about it!   Don't forget to mark your calendars-- December 15th 2:15 for the afternoon group and December 17th at 10:10 for the morning group.  
Please don't feel you need to purchase anything for our clothing suggestions for our animals.  Use what you have!


using a new kind of watercolor paint


look who is inside a hoola-hoop house!


taking a break in gym class

making snowmen for the office bulletin board

making snowflakes in art

enjoying shaving cream drawing /and writing



exploring these sensory bottles


greeting each other in Spanish class

reviewing colors and animals in Spanish 

practicing our play