December Newsletter

Just What HAVE we been up to?!

Counting, letter sounds, sorting, painting, exploring, laughing, crying, dancing, eating snow, pulling sleds, reading, watching, making applesauce (2 kinds), gluing, playing, molding, bending, mixing colors, freezing, playing downstairs, snow angels, name practice, reading, jumping, singing, building, birthdays, Mr. Cuddles, glitter, making cards, moving sand, family night, “Tooty Ta”, Macie’s visit, Ice cream shop, making gifts and SO much MORE!!!

Friday, December 18th

We will have a fun and simple holiday day this Friday morning from 9:30-10:45. We will read Holiday books, make hot cocoa, and make pretzels. The children are invited to bring their favorite holiday book to share with the class. All children and parents are welcome to join us!

Tuesday, December 22nd

Pajama day! Please dress your child in some warm and comfy pajamas, and bring their favorite stuffed animal. We will have a fun day of silly games and activities while we relax in our P.J.’s! (I will be leaving at 2:30 on Tuesday to attend my daughter’s holiday party at school- Miss Annessa will not be at school on Monday and Tuesday- we wish her a safe and happy holiday!)

Upcoming Events:

December 18th - Holiday Party - Making Pretzels

December 23- January 4- Winter Break

Exploring Light and Shadows:

What is a shadow?

Some of the answers-

“The thing that sticks to you.”

“That thing over there.” (points to a shadow)

“I don’t know.”

These are a few of the responses we got when we asked the children what a shadow was. Since then we have explored shadows, we’ve observed how everything has a shadow, and that you need light to make a shadow. We noticed when we move, our shadow moves with us! Very fun on a sunny, cold walk!

We also have been exploring how light bends, and reflects. We have provided the children with a variety of mediums to explore with, including tin foil!

We will continue to explore with the children’s interest.

MR CUDDLES!!!

We have all been enjoying playing with Mr. Cuddles! The children love to watch him eat, groom himself, nap, and jump around!

Next year we will have a sign up to take Mr. Cuddles home for the weekend! Detailed instructions will be provided along with the pellets and hay. If you sign up to take Mr. Cuddles, please provide his fresh foods- parsley, cilantro, etc. A list will be provided.

I am looking for an better cage for the weekends that is easier to move around. If you know anyone that has had rabbits and has a cage we can have, please let me know. THANKS!

MISC:

Thank you for all you do for your children and this preschool! We are grateful for your time, energy, and more! Also, Thank you for the healthy snacks!

• Absent Children:

Please call and leave a message if your child is not coming to school. We would love to help out the parents that would like to add on a day for their child. 733-3791 We would especially lke to know if your child is going to be gone Monday and Tuesday of next week.

• BIG 5

Please remember that all children need The Big 5:

SNOW PANTS,

SNOW BOOTS,

WARM HAT (COVERS EARS),

WARM, WATERPROOF MITTENS, and

WINTER COAT

• Extra Clothes

Please provide extra clothes for your child daily. Accidents happen. We have NO extras.

If you have any questions, please check out our Blog at willowstreetpreschoolblogspot.com (I guess you are here!) or email us at

kmccormick@learningcenterwy.org

amelnick@learningcenterwy.org

or give us at call at 733-3791.