The Nursery/Kinders had the exciting opportunity to experience both real and artificial snow as we kicked off the month. Outdoors, the children were able to fully explore the freshly fallen snow through hands-on activities such as shoveling, building, manipulating, and throwing snow within designated areas. On milder days, we embraced the cold by dressing in full winter gear so the children could comfortably enjoy extended outdoor play and exploration.

On days when the weather was too cold to remain outside, we shifted our focus indoors and spent time engaging with a variety of sensory materials. These activities included bringing snow inside for supervised sensory exploration, water play, play dough, and creating fake snow using baking soda and cornstarch. This provided a wonderful alternative to the outdoor sand sensory play the children had previously enjoyed and allowed them to continue developing fine motor skills and creativity.

The children’s ongoing interest in dinosaurs inspired the Nursery/Kinders to collaboratively build their own “Jurassic World” using loose parts. This imaginative play setup remained a popular choice and was revisited throughout the week, encouraging teamwork, storytelling, and problem-solving.

The Nursery/Kinders also continued to strengthen their life skills, particularly through their participation in Splash Cash activities and food preparation. The children especially enjoy baking, peeling, and assisting in any way they can. It has been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they practice these essential skills alongside their academic learning.

Early in the month, the children began working on their portrait ornament gifts to send home, along with other special creations made whenever time allowed. We hope you enjoyed seeing their hard work, creativity, and smiling faces reflected in these keepsakes.

After the school closed, the Nursery Kinders joined the school-age program to participate in a fun-filled Spirit Week. Highlights included Grinch Day, complete with themed crafts, green “Grinchy” snacks, and a movie afternoon, followed by Christmas Sweater Day, festive dress-up, and the completion of holiday crafts. The week concluded with a joyful Christmas karaoke session before our early closure on Christmas Eve.