// Week of Nov. 26: Curriculum Update //

We were thrilled to have a great turnout for the Harvest Celebration! Thank you all for donating supplies and food. The children enjoyed preparing and eating the soup with their classmates. We thank you for taking the time to attend and hope that you all enjoyed some warm family moments during the break. 

      In a last nod to autumn, a sandpaper leaf rubbing activity was presented. This work requires the student to hold the crayon in a different way while using pressure to produce a leaf shaped rubbing. While doing the leaf rubbing, students can learn to discern between the shape of maple, beech,  oak, and willow leaves while building finger and hand strength and hand-eye coordination.  

    In preparation for our study of animals in winter and Hibernation Day, we are beginning to talk about hibernation, migration, and adaptation. 

    As mentioned in our parent-teacher conferences, the students are becoming more independent in their self care and more socially interactive and affectionate with each other. Some small group lessons and games are being introduced as many children are moving out of the parallel play stage and derive a great deal of pleasure from working together with their friends.