// Week of January 21 //

Although it was only a four-day week, we packed a lot of fun into this week!

      The highlight of the week was our field trip to State Theatre New Jersey to enjoy three favorite Eric Carle tales masterfully performed through the use of puppets. The children enjoyed spending time with their classmates, other Bridge students and their teachers. They also enjoyed wearing the special Very Hungry Caterpillar necklaces that they strung with Ms. Patricia. 

       In the Practical Life area and new grinding work is available. Students can sharpen their coordination and strengthen their hands while using a mortar and pestle to reduce coarse Himalayan pink salt to a fine, sand-like texture. Like all Practical Life activities, this work can help to increase concentration. The zipper dressing frame is becoming a popular work as children begin to understand the steps involved in fastening their zippered winter coats. With the frigid temperatures early in the week, we had lots of zipper action!