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Happy Holiday Break! Classes resume January 2nd with a 10:00am start
Hello JK families,
A short week was filled with endless joy in Junior Kindergarten. We kept the mornings slow and let the children enjoy a variety of holiday provocations. Envelopes, cards, stickers and stamps, were a wonderful way for the children to write messages to Santa or family and friends. Cups, bows, and bells became towering festive trees, or holiday drinks pushed through the classroom on our rolly cart. A wrapping paper station, fully equipped with paper, bows, scissors, and tape, was a great way to help build their fine motor skills! We even filled a baby pool with fake snow and watched as they buried themselves, made snow cones or decorated the class tree with the fun fluffy stuff.
We couldn’t head off to Christmas break without having the children create a holiday gift for you! Using real pine and wire they made their own mini wreath and attached a little painted snowman. We read the story, This is Christmas, by Tom Booth and asked the children to share what they feel is a sign of Christmas. A few things the listed included, time with family, a Christmas tree, presents, playing in the snow, candy canes, and more!
We ended the week with a class party! Thank you to the families that donated supplies or food for the day. The children really enjoyed their special snack. They also participated in 4 fun party activities! Using cups on their hands, (like reindeer hooves) they tried to see how many marshmallows they could scoop in 30 seconds! They loved counting up the marshmallows to discover the winner. They also decorated a giant tree taped on the floor with loose parts, played with grinch play-doh, and played a snowball skee-ball game! It was a wonderful way to kick off our holiday break.
We wish you a joyful holiday filled with heartfelt moments and lasting memories. See you in the new year!
Miss Liz & Miss Claire
Making Holiday Gifts
Holiday Fun!
