O Christmas Tree

One day last week Kayla wanted to draw a Christmas tree.  She thought that having a tree to look at would help her to draw it.  Yesterday we set up our tree in the classroom.  Kayla was so happy to be able to look at a tree for her drawing.  The boys and girls talked about what they would like to hang on the tree:

• ornaments
• decorations
• stars
• lights
• candy canes you can eat
• balls
• lights

Today we opened some decorations to hang on the tree.  Jada organized the children who wanted to help into a circle.  The boys and girls took turns to hang the decorations.  They hung the ornaments one at a time.  They watched each other carefully.  When someone new joined the fun they explained that they were taking turns.  It was beautiful to watch them work cooperatively together.  After all the store bought decorations were hung they wondered what to do next.  It wasn't long before they were all gathered around in the Art Studio.  They carefully coloured and cut out decorations.  They made little holes in the paper decorations and strung yarn through them to hang.  Hunter made paper candy canes in all different flavours.  Alex made a beautiful star for the top of the tree.  We turned out the classroom lights.  They all ooohed and aaahed at their beautiful efforts.  We will post a photograph for you to see!

Teddy Bear Picnic!

The big day is almost here! Thursday is our Teddy Bear Picnic day.  Please have your child pick out one teddy bear to bring to school.  Your child should come to school in pajamas.  You may wish to send in slippers and a bathrobe.  We will be going on a bear hunt, teaching our bears all about school, having a special snack and reading to our bears.  Thank you for helping your child prepare!