Dear Families,

This week, our dramatic center theme focused on the Mayflower, providing the children with an engaging experience exploring life aboard the ship. As students stepped inside the Mayflower set, they discovered how compact the living space was and learned why passengers brought essential supplies, such as water, food, seeds, and everyday items, for their survival. Through role play, the children imagined arriving at Plymouth, setting up a camp with a pretend campfire, and recognizing the challenges of starting life in a new place without built houses or tools. This experience sparked thoughtful questions and encouraged cooperation during the pretend camp setup, fostering compassionate problem-solving as students worked together to "survive" and build their new community. We are incredibly proud of how students demonstrated curiosity and empathy while learning about history through play.

This unit supports social studies concepts about change over time and community, and it ties into language development through storytelling and role play. To extend this learning at home, you might ask your child to share a story about a day on the Mayflower, discussing what they would bring and why. Consider reading a short historical children's book about early settlers or a picture book about journeys and new homes. You can also encourage simple comparative conversations, such as "How is our home different from the ship?" or "What would you pack if you were moving to a new place?"

Thank you for your support and involvement in your child's learning journey.