Happy Birthday

Birthday Blessings for our first 5 year old!

What Letter Does Your Name Begin With?

In Pre K we learn to recognize our name in print.  We have been playing with Name Puzzles and we have been finger painting over our initial letter.  Finger painting is a sensory experience that some children really enjoyed and some were reluctant to try.

                 

    

Amaryllis Update

While we were all away for Christmas Holidays, our Amaryllis grew and grew and GREW!

What a surprise when we returned to school, today!

Christmas Presents and Santa

The Leader of the Day opened a Christmas present and we shared what was inside...a book for everyone and candy!

Santa dropped in one day.  Pre K - B was lucky enough to get their picture taken with him.

Birthday Blessings and Toque Day

We celebrated a birthday on Thursday.  One December Birthday boy was absent, so we will celebrate his birthday in January.

It was also Toque Day on Thursday.  This was our only Toque wearer of the Day!

Birthday Blessings and PJ Day!

Today we celebrated a birthday and it was also PJ Day!

Warmer Winter Weather!

The weather has been milder lately....perfect for having lots of fun playing outside!  When we play outside we are building strong muscles or what educators refer to as GROSS MOTOR SKILLS.  Why is it important to encourage gross motor development in Early Childhood?  Along with stronger muscles, healthier bodies and better brain development there are other side benefits of Gross Motor Play.  Here is an excerpt from carrotsareorange.com that explains more reasons why children need lots of outside time!

        Why promote gross motor development?

• Fosters Imagination through Story Telling and Active Play
• Encourages Problem Solving and Critical Thinking (e.g. how am I going to climb over this log?)
• Hones Risk Taking Skills
• Ignites a Sense of Awe and Wonder about the Nature World
• FUN!
• Better Sleep
• Happier Children                                                                                                                                   (The above information was gathered from carrotsareorange.com).                                                                                                      I have also noticed that communication and verbal skills are enhanced when children play outside.  Sometimes, the quiet students will suddenly open up and become much more verbal when allowed to run and shout outside!