Story Tree Number Two

      What a fun week, we had our first sign of snow and we enjoyed it!  Thank you to all the parents for sending in snow gear, we’ve been teaching the children the five steps to putting on and taking off their snow apparel.  When outside we made snow angels, snowballs and we even tried to make a snowman, but the kids only managed to make a giant snowball instead.  It was beautiful out and everyone was happy.

      The SEE story trees have been coming along and are very festive.  We are finishing up The Mitten by Jan Brett, the tree looks amazing with all the snowballs and different mittens on it.  We began our second story tree, the book There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A bell, by Lucille Colandro.  This is a rhyming story and is very funny. First, the old lady swallows bell then a bow tie, some gifts, a snack, a sleigh, a reindeer and more.  Of course, we made a beautiful bell for the story tree and a little old lady swallowing all those funny things.  Later in the week, we made decorations for this tree and we made mistletoe, all the children had a turn under the mistletoe and gave each other a hug after learning the meaning of love under its branch. 

      The Pre-K class had a lot of fun learning this week’s word “ICE," burr.  They followed directions when it was time to trace the word and when decorating the ice cubes with light blue paint and salt to give it that shiny wet look.

      Ms. Mary Beth brought the Nutcracker to SEE. The children learned some ballet positions and how to take a proper bow.  Mr. Ed also sang some fun holiday tunes both new and some oldie but goodies.   

Home extension activity:

    SEE's story trees are inspired by Concord Museum's latest exhibit celebrating children's literature called, "Family Trees." The exhibit will be available to see until January 2, 2017. Try to get over there before the new year, this exhibit is definitely worth checking out! Here is the link for more info: Concord Museum's Family Trees Special Event. 

                 

What's up next?

        This week is all about reindeer. Did you know that there is, in fact, a such thing as a reindeer? They are also known as Caribou! The children will learn their body parts, where they live, what they eat and how many toes they have! The children will have a reindeer bootcamp and make reindeer food for their front lawn.

                                                                                                                              

Upcoming Dates and Reminders:

December 22 & 23: Pajama Day! 

December 26-January 2: SEE closed for Winter Break

January 3: SEE is back in session and tuition is due
January 16: SEE closed in observance of MLK day
February 1: February Tuition is due

Pictures from the week:                                     

The kids had so much fun outside making a
giant snowball together!

     

 The Mitten Tree is decorated with art work from all the children.

Pre-K spelled, traced and used blue paint to create cold "ICE".

Have a great week, 

Ms. Pauline