The Quarter Notes have had another exciting week learning about every one's family. We had a discussion about how many people were in each one of our families. The children had a great time gluing on the cut-outs (which represented each family member) to the "How Many People in My Family?" graph. It was kind of funny watching many of them use a glue stick for the first time. They finally learned that the glue goes on back of the picture, not the front.
We finally finished our life-sized portraits. The children had so much fun painting "themselves." They just couldn't wait until it was their turn. Many of the children just discovered what color hair and eyes they have. It was so cute watching them admire their work. They pointed to their painting and said, "That's me!" We also finished our "All About Me Book." I am not sure who got more excited, the children or the teachers, just watching the children's face light up as we turned to their page.
Each child collaged the first letter of their name. They are working on recognizing the letters in their name. They have also been practicing writing their name.
Music was another enjoyable part of the week. The children in this class really seem to love dancing and singing with Michelle. Some of the songs they sang were "Thumbs Go up," "The Eensy, Weensy Spider," and "Ha,Ha, This A Way." The also danced to the Animal Action CD.
Please take a look around the classroom to admire your children's work and to let them know how proud you are of them.
Please remember to bring in your family picture so we can display them next to the "Family Graph." Also, please leave an extra sweater or sweatshirt in your child's cubby since fall weather can be unpredictable. We usually go outside every day.
A special thank you to Rachel's mother, Kathryn, for donating all the coffee boxes. We will be using them to make pet houses. Also, I would like to thank everyone for bringing in the fruit. The children have really enjoyed eating it during snack-time.
Love,
Bonne
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