February Preschool Highlights from Ms. Cathy
PreschoolDear Bear Parents,
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It’s been a gray and drizzly month, but it’s been no problem keepingĀ our spirits bright in the Bear Class.Ā
Some highlights include:
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Eric Ode in-house field trip (local children’s musician and author)
Paper plate shakers for music & movement
Letter R “Red Day”
Collecting and painting rocks
“BEAR” month (Be Excited About Reading)
Cat in the Hats (displayed in hall)
Cat in the Hats (displayed in hall)
Letter R Rainbows
Letter S snakes out of paper towel rolls (in hall)
Letter T Turtles out of egg cartons
Letter U umbrellas with clouds and foil raindrops
Creations out of recyclables
St Patty’s Day crowns
Story sequencingĀ during circle time
Rhyming cards during circle
Fishing for letters
Vet clinic – pretend center
Color and shape BINGO game
Light table during choice time
Garbanzo beans in sensory tub with scoopers and construction vehicles
Intro to sign language song for Mother’s Day Coffee
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Many thanks to:
Nylah (Mack’s mom) for making mashed potatoes and butter with us!
Nylah for sharing real baby chicks (we were very gentle) š
Nylah for making beautiful green playdough for St. Patty’s Day
Jen (Kevin’s mom) for reading with us on Wednesdays
Karen (Emmy’s mom) for reading to us during BEAR month
Kelly (Matthew’s mom) for reading to us during BEAR month
Ning (Danny’s mom) for making red playdough
Sergio (Sabryna’s dad) for taking photos of Eric Ode (check out our Shutterfly site)
Peter (Sabryna’s grandpa) for leading us in large motor movement games
Jessica (Jake’s mom) for sharing Lucy, the family rescue dog for pet week
Ashley, for sharing her sweet kitty for pet week
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April Event: Ā
Wednesday,Ā April 30 from 10-11:30Ā Ā Kim Estes from Savvy Parents Safe Kids.Ā All are invited.
Free Childcare will beĀ available with advance reservations.Ā Look for info coming home after Spring Break. http://www.savvyparentssafekids.com
Springtime blessings,
Cathy