Holidays around the World

We started out the week looking for our elf, Freddy Sparkleberry.  We found him hiding in the media room.  He had a globe, Christmas books, and a present surrounding him.  We opened the present and it was a stacking elephant game.  Freddy told us St. Nick left it for the class!  The globe was for us to learn about countries around the world and their holiday traditions.  We started with the United States.  We talked about Santa, reindeer, and giving presents to each other.  We heard a story called Max's Christmas by Rosemary Wells.

 On Tuesday we celebrated Ellie's 4th birthday!

We sang Happy Birthday to Ellie before we had the fish themed snack she brought in to share!

We had blue jello with gummy fish, fruit snacks and seaweed! (green grapes!!)  Thanks for the great snack Ellie....Happy Birthday!!

On Wednesday we learned about The Netherlands. We found The Netherlands on the globe.  Wren's dad is from the Netherlands and Wren brought some books and treats for us from Holland, Wren also brought in dutch treats, (cookies and chocolates) for us to try. Thanks Wren for helping us learn about The Netherlands!

A special treat that Saanvi shared with us...yum!!

On Thursday we learned about India and a holiday called Diwali which is a Festival of Lights.   We found India on the globe then looked at the pictures that Saanvi brought in to share.  She told us about lighting off fireworks and wearing a beautiful dress as well as making crafts, special foods and exchanging presents!  Saanvi brought in a special Indian treat that her mom made for us for snack.  It was delicious!!  Thanks Saanvi for helping
us learn about India and Diwali.




Other highlights of the week:

• Working on Santa Art project
• Playing with green, peppermint scented play dough and Christmas cookie cutters
• Using Christmas rubbing plates
• Hearing lots of Holiday stories
• Practicing our Christmas sing
• Looking for Freddy Sparkleberry every day
• Working on a special Christmas surprise for our families....shhh....don't tell

Nursery Rhymes

We started the week learning the Humpty Dumpty rhyme.  We had fun reading it in a big book as well as learning a Humpty Dumpty rap.  The kids absolutely loved doing the rap and the dance that goes with it.  Here's the link:  Humpty Dumpty Rap

We made our own Humpty Dumpty's and even put a band aid on him since he fell off a wall!

We learned more nursery rhymes throughout the week.  On Wednesday we celebrated Henry's 4th birthday.  He brought in yummy cupcakes and juice for us as a birthday treat.  Thanks Henry and Happy Birthday!

We set out laminated name tags before snack so the kids have to find and read their name.  They practice tracing their names while waiting for snack.  Their last name is on the back!

It is so much fun celebrating birthdays with all the kids!  Happy Birthday, Henry!