Thanksgiving!

A few days before Thanksgiving, the Monday/Wednesday/Friday class and the afternoon class joined the Kindergarten class for a special Thanksgiving celebration!

First, we reenacted the first Thanksgiving. The pilgrims came to America on the Mayflower.

Then they met the Native Americans who taught them how to raise crops.

The pilgrims were very thankful for the help they received from the Native Americans.

Then it was time for the feast!

The preschoolers decorated their own place mats. They drew a picture of something they are thankful for. I was very impressed with some of the things they drew!  

I hope you had a very blessed Thanksgiving! I am thankful for all of my preschoolers and their families!

Mike Marsh

Mike Marsh (that's his nature name) came from the YMCA Camp to talk with the Monday/Wednesday/Friday class and the afternoon class about owls.

He read us a great book about owls.

He showed us some pretty cool things about owl talons.

He taught us a new song that included lots of different owl sounds!

Then he introduced us to a real owl! He also talked about what we can do to explore and take care of the nature around us.

Take some time over Christmas Break to explore the nature around you with your preschooler! Ask them if they remember Mike Marsh!

Sensory Table

During Center Time, the children have the option to explore in the sensory table. Here are a few pictures of the things we've had in it so far...

Noodles!

Rice!

Corn!

Painting!

We pulled out the easel a few weeks ago, and it is a huge hit! 

Two children at a time take turns using the easel during Center Time and are allowed to paint up to two pictures per turn.  

 I love hearing them tell me about their paintings! We have a very creative bunch of preschoolers!

 I hope you have been enjoying these masterpieces in your home as well!

Build

Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. 

-1 Thessalonians 5:9

Just as we are learning to use our hands to build blocks up, we are also learning to use our words and actions to build one another up, just as God has called us to do! 

Afternoon Class Harvest Party!

I am the room mother in my daughter's kindergarten classroom, so I had the privilege of organizing her Harvest Party. Although I really enjoyed being with her for her party, I was disappointed that I had to miss the afternoon class's party. I heard they did a lot of fun things. A very special thank you to all of the parent volunteers who helped Mrs. U in my absence.

Here's a picture of what I was up to at the kindergarten party! 

I was able to snap a few quick pictures of the preschool class during our all school parade!

 Happy Harvest!

Harvest Party - Monday/Wednesday/Friday Class

The Monday/Wednesday/Friday Class had their Harvest Party on the Wednesday before Halloween. A very special thank you to all of the parent volunteers who made the party so special! We all had a blast!

Parading through the school in our costumes! 

Coloring on pumpkins!

Yummy (and messy) cupcakes!

Our whole class all dressed up!

And now with our masks up, so you can see who's who!

Happy Harvest!

Pumpkin Pie Scented Playdough

A very very special thank you to Hannah's mom, Traci, for making Pumpkin Pie Scented Playdough for our classroom! It's the most popular center!

Here is the recipe...
Ingredients:
*5 1/2 cups flour
* 2 cups salt
*8 teaspoons cream of tartar
*3/4 cup vegetable oil
*1 container (1 1/2 ounces) pumpkin pie spice
*orange food coloring (2 parts yellow/1 part red)
*4 cups water
Instructions:
1. Mix all the ingredients together.
2. Cook in saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until lumps disappear.
3. Let cool just long enough so that you can kneed the dough on a floured surface until smooth.

Community Workers

Dental Hygenist Audra Marvin talked to the Monday/Wednesday/Friday class and the afternoon class about foods that are good for our teeth and foods that are bad for our teeth. She also showed us how to keep them clean.

 Officer Troy Sassman came during Red Ribbon Week to encourage us to say no to drugs. Our afternoon class was full of great questions for him!

Thank you Miss Audra and Officer Sassman for taking time out of your day to talk to us! We really enjoyed learning more about what you do!

Field Trip - Walk to the Park with the Tuesday/Thursday Class

On Thursday, October 16th, the Tuesday/Thursday class walked to Franklin Park. We observed the many different shapes and colors of the leaves.

 And of course, there was plenty of time to play!

A very special thank you to Porter's mom, Melissa, for chaperoning!

 Snack Break!

Brock's grandpa came by with his dogs!

 We picked up some pine cones on our way back!