Hello Red Room Families,

 This week in the Red Room, we explored winter and snow and discovered just how fascinating this season can be. Winter is the coldest time of year and brings chilly temperatures along with longer nights, as the Earth tilts away from the Sun. We learned that snow is made of tiny ice crystals, and no two snowflakes are exactly the same! Although snow looks white as it covers the ground, it is actually clear—its bright appearance comes from light reflecting off the ice.

We read a few books the first was entitled,The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, Snow by Roy Mckie and P.D. Eastman, and Sally's Snow Day by Andrew Larsen and Dawn Lo. All of these books are children’s stories that celebrate the joy and wonder of a snowy day through simple, everyday adventures.They focus on young characters exploring winter by playing, walking, and discovering their surroundings, emphasizing curiosity, sensory experiences, and the beauty of ordinary moments. These books highlight childhood independence, imagination, and the simple pleasures of winter.

ART

For art this week, the children created snowflake collages using snowflake foam stickers, blue glitter, and snowflake felt. They also made beautiful snow globes using construction paper cutouts. The children used white paint and stamps to create a snowy effect, then added their self-portraits to complete each piece.