Dear Parents,
We worked the whole week on our gifts. The children snapped willow tree twigs to create gifts for family members. We used lots of glue. The class chose colors to paint their gifts: gold, silver, copper, or white.
We read books about Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanza. We noticed that all three celebrations include lighting candles. More than one book mentioned special meals to eat during the celebration.
On Wednesday, while half the class posed for yoga with Tasha, the rest carved etchings into styrofoam boards to make prints. We printed on paper bags and on white paper. We used silver and copper paint. The children carved straight lines, circles, dots, and a couple of letters.
The children gave sincere high fives and goodbyes to Tasha. One person insisted he would see her after the holidays although she told everyone it was her last class.
“You know why I love school?” “Because there are more kids than grownups.” Overheard during lunch.
On Thursday everyone beaded necklaces for gifts. We went around during circle and the children said who they wanted to give their gifts to. Only two people said themselves. We reminded the class about all that their mamas and daddies do for them, and how much they (mamas and daddies) enjoy getting gifts.
On the last day of this week we worked in the classroom playing with math manipulatives on the carpet, cut paper at the table, and danced a little disco. In the big room we built with blocks, rode wheels, and cooked in the kitchen. Two children took turns performing dances for each other on the stage.
Have a great weekend!
Therese