Christmas Party

We had so much fun today at our Christmas party! A HUGE thank you to everyone for Brenda's gifts as well as gifts for Cindy! We appreciate your thoughtfulness!!! Santa came to visit after we colored a picture and talked about Christmas. In fact, he came right as we were singing Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer! Enjoy pictures below on the slideshow. Some of the kids were so funny...we had tears, we had laughter, we had smiles and frowns when we tried to get pictures with the jolly old man. We even had all of them combined in a couple of kids. We won't be doing circle time for the next two weeks (over break)...we will continue with the letter Oo. Thanks again, for all the nice gifts. We love to work with the kids during circle time. It's our favorite time of the week!!!
Brenda and Cindy

Nn Week

Today we reviewed our letters as usual and talked about our new letter, Nn. We talked about some words that started with Nn and the sound it makes. Presley brought The Night Before Christmas to read and the kids loved it. Katie brought a napkin and a nickel and Grayden brought two trains - Nevel and Ned and also a nickel to share. Good ideas! The kids colored their weekly pictures for their notebook and each child got a note from Santa to take home for the letter Nn. The kids also finished one of their crafts for their parents (gift for Christmas). Next week we will not have a letter. We will celebrate Christmas and Brenda will hand out the kids' gifts. It is always a favorite time of year for us - our annual Christmas party! Looking forward to that! We will also have a special visitor during our party - someone the kids will love (hint - red suit). See you on Tuesday!

Mm Week

This week we learned about the letter Mm and some words that start with Mm such as monkey, mitten, mop, and mirror. We reviewed all our letters and learned to sign the letter Mm (show three fingers and fold down over the thumb). The kids had some great things that start with Mm this week. Presley had a book called "I See A Monster" that the kids loved! She also shared a Minnie Mouse. Katie shared some mittens and money. Grayden was the winner with the most things that start with Mm - Mader, Mickey, Molly, Monty, Murdoch, Muck, Mighty Mack, a motorcycle, a moose, and a mug. Great job, Grayden! The kids also were excited to hear that we would sing their two favorite songs about monkeys! They also colored their weekly pictures for their folders and we went into the kitchen to make something special for their Christmas trees - mittens. We also worked on our project for Christmas. Next week is Nn wee so be sure to bring those Nn things!