Happy Holidays! Let it Snow!

Dear Families,
Well this is it! The holidays are here and the countdown begins! I know that the children are all excited, and their little spirits are bursting with joy!
We had fun with the baking theme, and revisiting the story of the Gingerbread Man. Ask your child to tell it to you in their own words.
This will be a short week, and so we will focus on holiday activities.
I want to take this opportunity to wish each and everyone, a blessed holiday season.
May you travel safely to visit friends and family, and may every moment spent with those you love create special memories to last throughout the years to come!

Here is a Peek of the Week:

Monday- We will have fun finishing up on a surprise!
We will also read the original Frosty the Snowman story.

Tuesday- We will create some fesitve stockings
Decorate the room for the holiday. Hang the stockings, and put up lights.


Wednesday- A surprise visit at 9:00 AM!!!

If your child wants to bring in a favorite item for the holidays,( a book, an ornament, a special game, a globe etc.) this would be fun to share.

Monday- Henry/ Sadie
Tuesday- Allie G. /Deyon
Wednesday- Levi / Ally M.

Vocabulary- mistletoe, Santa's sack, delivery, glistening, chop, chimney, frosty, downstairs, carry, holly berries, Christmas lights, Christmas bells, upstairs, icicle,
snow bank

Baking, decorating, and making memories

Dear Families,
Tis' the season for making memories, and filling the home with laughter, and good foods!
Whatever you do for the holidays, children are sure to be excited and want to share in the festivities.
We will be using our culinary skills to make tasty items for the bake sale, and using our creativity to make some sweet gingerbread houses.
I hope you all will enjoy the holiday preparations with your children.

Here is a Peek of the Week:

Monday- We will be making some tasty treats to sell in the bake sale
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Tuesday- Join us for the creating of Gingerbread Houses!

Wednesday- We will learn about another culture from one of our parents as we explore the customs in Nigeria. (Obi's Mom).

Thursday- We will make some delicious cheesecakes to share with our friends.

Friday- A surprise in the making!

For Show and Tell:
We will be exploring baking so have your child bring in any kind of utensil from the kitchen to share.
Monday- Henry/Sadie
Tuesday- Allie G. /Deyon
Wednesday- Levi/ Ally M.

Vocabulary will include some of these words: chef, spatula, rolling pin, bake, apron, baker, decorate, frosting, stir, melt, sweets, Nigeria, globe, surprise, present, Christmas tree,ornament, garland, sale, purchase,