tuesday, dec. 13, 2022

After tracing names and some free-choice playtime, we headed to the library. The students did a great job picking and checking out their new books. Back in the classroom, we did our welcome songs, days of the week, and weather. After snack, Ms. Brens read, "How to Catch Santa Claus." Finally, we worked on a special (secret) project that the preschoolers will share next week, before ending with more free-choice time.

monday, dec. 12, 2022

The preschoolers hand a nice and busy afternoon. They traced their names and enjoyed some free-choice play before singing their welcome songs. After recess and snack, Ms. Brens read, "Don't Push the Button! A Christmas Adventure." The students loved interacting with the book and hearing the silly story. Later, the children enjoyed more free-choice, with puzzles, a variety of blocks, cars, and more.

friday, dec. 9, 2022

Today we learned more about Kwanzaa. Ms. Brens read a great book, "My First Kwanzaa," that taught us all about this celebration. She also read the silly story, "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell." Mrs. K helped the preschoolers with a color-by-number kinara. The students also played a variety of learning games and seasonal puzzles with Ms. Brens. Since it was too wet to play outside, we played in the kiva and the kids had a blast. All our friends looked adorable in their jammies and cozy clothes today. Have a great weekend!

thursday, dec. 8, 2022

Today the preschoolers learned about Hanukkah. Ms. Brens read, "Nonna's Hanukkah Surprise," and taught the students how to play with a dreidel. Mrs. K helped the students decorate a construction paper dreidel with paint stamping. They enjoyed their time outside and ended the day with free-choice play.

wednesday, dec. 7, 2022

Today, the preschoolers did a nice job completing their welcome activities. After snack and recess, we worked on Christmas paint dot worksheets and Ms. Brens worked with the students on a STEM activity building 2 and 3D structures from toothpicks and gumdrops.

The preschool and kindergarten classes are collecting new gloves, socks, scarves, and hats to give to those in need. If you would like to participate, send in your new, unworn donation by Dec. 16th. Also, this Friday is PJ day, and students can wear their pajamas to school.

Monday, dec. 5, 2022

Happy Monday! The PM preschoolers had a good afternoon - tracing their names, playing, and singing their welcome songs. After recess and snack, Ms. Brens read, "Pete the Cat, Making New Friends." Later, Ms. Brens traced everyone's hands for a new display that will up on the preschool board in the Yellow entrance. The children also worked with Mrs. K on adding some rosy cheeks to their gingerbread faces. Last week, the preschoolers made poinsettias that are now hanging on the Yellow Kiva tree.

friday, dec. 2, 2022

The preschoolers had a busy afternon this Friday. After recess and snack, Ms. Brens read the story, "Gingerbread Mouse." Later, Mrs. K helped the students paint gingerbread heads with puffy paint (paint mixed with shaving cream). Ms. Brens worked with them on a writing prompt about the Gingerbread Man. They got to fill in the blank about who he ran away from, and then draw a picture to show this. Finally, the preschoolers did an experiment where they put gingerbread cookies into warm water, vinegar, and oil to see what would happen to them. They made predictions and will check on them again next week. They also got to try gingerbread cookies and everyone said they liked the flavor. They ended the day with free-choice play.