Weekly Update Nov 11 to 13

It was another short week, but such an enjoyable one with our yellow starfish!  Some students were interested in talking about the seasons, and we began a little bit about Thanksgiving.  We were also very lucky to have Shayne’s mom come in to talk to us about Diwali! Thank you Sarika and Fiona for a fun Thursday morning!

(See next blog about our investigation into seeds and living and non-living things)

Our other explorations included…

*learning the story of Diwali (which many of our kiddos already knew!  What an international group we have!) We also decorated diyas and put a tealight inside for parents to help light at home, made beautiful Rangoli with rainbow rice, tried on some traditional dress, and munched on some chips.  It was a beautiful celebration!

*learning the sounds (long and short), hand motion and letter formation for the letter Ee.

*learning the song Dingle Dangle Scarecrow, Albuquerque Turkey, I’m a little Turkey and Hello Mr. Turkey and we added them to our Song books. (Please send the song books back to school if you haven’t already!)

*playing picture and sound games. 

*Using our imaginations and great oral language skills in the “Farmers’ Market” dramatic play the kiddos set up.

*Counted pennies and nickels as we practiced buying food.

*talked about our pumpkin plants, drew about them, made signs for them and took care of them.  The kids also wanted to make beautiful pots for them to live in.

REMINDERS/IMPORTANT DATES

Thursday, November 26^th and Friday, November 27^th: THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY- NO SCHOOL

*Please return the red library bag and books on Monday!!

*Don’t forget to check the blog for pictures and updates as well!

Have a great weekend! Lynsey