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Next Week’s Snack Helper: Leland Greaves
Hello JK families,
We filled our very short week with SO MUCH LOVE! Inspired by our camping adventures last week (specifically the big foot dramatic play) we stumbled upon the perfect book: Bigfoot’s Big Heart by Sarah Glenn Harsh. Even cryptids like the lockness monster, yeti, bigfoot, and the mothman need love!! After the story, we asked the children to share some insight on the upcoming holiday. This is what they had to say:
“It’s a love day.” -Ben
“Love!”- Gemma
“Valentine’s Day is a heart day”- Brody
“You give them chicken that you buy.” – Isla
“I give my friends monster trucks.” – Destry
“I let my parents give me love.” – Avery
“You have to make your child fall in love with learning.” – Archie
“A day you make cards.” – Abigail
“About giving kisses and hugs.” – Lincoln
“It’s for getting cards and kisses.” -Ripley
“For giving hearts.” – Zuri
“A lot of heart monster trucks for my mom.” – Leland
In language and literacy we practiced spelling the word LOVE! Thanks to the very sweet song L-O-V-E by John Legend the children were not only able to spell the word but even form it with their bodies! They formed each letter using big lines, little lines, and even curves. We then put all the letters together to make a class photo to cherish. Enjoy the catchy tune below:
It wouldn’t be valentine week without learning how to draw a heart! The class drew their own heart and made giant valentines! Each squiggle, curve and peak made their hearts unique, just like them. Then came the explosion of red, pink, and purple paint, glitter, stickers, and more! Some children painted the hearts while others painted their hands (and then the hearts). Some glued the decorative items, while others mixed glitter into the glue itself. We believe in fully exploring the media presented to the children and love watching how each of them approach a provocation differently.
We kept the paint and glitter flowing so the kiddos could make a festive frame for their L-O-V-E class picture.The results were gorgeous and the classroom will be glittery for weeks to come! We hope you cherish both keepsakes for years to come!
Valentine Frames
We closed out the week with a love-filled Valentine’s Day celebration! The children brought in wonderful boxes and loved passing out the cards the treats they brought for their classmates. They took great pride in both their boxes (a true representation of their individual personalities) and the gifts they shared. They enjoyed an extra special snack time with lots of yummy holiday food. Thank you to our families for providing these items to make the party extra sweet! They also enjoyed four festive holiday centers. Chocolate play dough and empty chocolate boxes made for a delightful candy shop spot. Love potions were also made, while letters were written and sealed with stickers and heart doilies. Lastly, they enjoyed snapping pictures with their friends in our class photo booth! It was a hit!
Valentine Exchange and Special Snack
Valentine Photo Booth
The Chocolate Shop
Valentine Writing
Love Potions
As we reflect on all things love this week, we hope you know that your children are at the top of our list. We are honored to share our days with them- to cheer on the small victories, bandage the boo-boos, laugh at the jokes, and stand in wonder with them as they discover the world around them. What an honor.
With so much love,
Miss Liz & Miss Gina