Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

It is a very fun school tradition to celebrate Dr Seuss' Birthday on March 2nd!  Dr. Seuss has so many great stories that we turned his birthday into a week long celebration.  The children enjoyed hearing his silly stories and, naturally, we introduced the children to rhyming words.  "The Cat in the Hat" and "Green Eggs and Ham" were the perfect compliment to this topic.  In addition to rhyming words, the children practiced their scissor and patterning skills while making a Cat in the Hat, hat! The Lorax inspired us to make Truffula trees and we came up with a great list of green foods we do not like to eat, inspired by the story, "Green Eggs and Ham!" And I promise you, after listing out food such as brussel sprouts, peas and pickles, in the wise words of Dr. Seuss, we reminded the children even if you don't like these foods, "Try them! Try them! And you may. Try them and you may [like them], I say."

In honor of Dr. Seuss, Mary Beth's music and movement class warmed up to songs from Seussical the Musical. And after reading "The Foot Book", the class discovered that that between them, we had 50 feet! So we all made a long 50 foot creature that scooted around the classroom using all 50 feet!  

It was a silly week full of rhymes, oddly colored foods and lots and lots of feet!

What's Up Next?
With Dr. Seuss week coming to a close, we will begin explorations with magnets! Stay tuned for experiments and discoveries!

Important Dates and Reminders:

March 19: March Gathering at Chikki Plaza! Check your Evite for more info and to RSVP
April 1: April Tuition Due
April 18-22: SEE closed for Spring Break
May 11-12: Picture Day! More info to come in a few weeks

Some pictures from this week:

The 50-footed creature!

The Cat in the Hat and his toy vacuum made of K'nex

The children came up with a long list of rhyming words!

Truffula Trees!

Have a great weekend!
Joanna