Thursday,
December 4th, 2003 Dear
Kindergarten Families,
This week we have been focusing on the letter Ww as we begin to
talk about winter and make winter crafts.
We have also kicked off our Christmas around the world unit by
talking about what China does to celebrate the holidays.
This unit will continue throughout the next couple weeks as the
children are introduced to a variety of different Christmas
traditions.
Our centers this week have consisted of Ww books and alphabet
games, journal writing, making December calendars, discussing and
exploring new Science vocabulary and using the pan balance to compare
the weight of different objects as well as introducing the Christmas
traditions of China and making paper chains to decorate the tree in
our library. I have begun to introduce a few new concepts. We have started learning to tell time, each morning the children answer a question and we graph their response and next week I plan to start an estimation station. All of these activities will be a part of the morning routine. |
On the last day of school before Christmas break I would like
to do a book exchange. Please purchase a new children’s book, wrap it and simply
write that the book is from your child.
Please do not spend more than $5.00.
Mark your calendars for the elementary Christmas concert on
Tuesday, December 16th at 7:00pm.
Questions to ask your child this week are the following: 1)
Can you tell me 3-5 words that begin with the letter Ww? 2)
How are Christmas trees decorated in China? 3)
Can you show me where China is on a map? 4)
What do the Chinese children do to prepare for Santa? I
have one reminder regarding snacks. Please make sure you are providing
an afternoon snack for your child.
A different child provides the morning snack each day (snack
schedule), but in the afternoon, children need their own snack from
home. Thank-you!
Have a wonderful weekend!
I sure wish it would snow already!! Miss Schultz |