Wild About Weather

     This week we began our study of weather and seasons.  We read the book "It Look Like Spilt Milk" and did several art projects related to the story to make different types of clouds.  Our book this week had a repetitive text and the children were able to re-tell the story by the end of the week.   We did a straw painting by blowing paint across the paper.  We also made a fold painting and used cotton balls to paint.  Lastly, we cut out a cloud and glued on cotton balls.  Next week we will talk about snow. 
     
     We got our new swing set up this week and the children have really enjoyed taking turns using the swing.  The children have been writing their names on a list to keep track of whose turn it is.  They have also been using a digital timer to take turns.  This has been a great opportunity to work on turn taking and sharing as well as name writing and learning about time.

     Our letter of the week this week was H, next week's letter is L.  We've been reviewing the letters throughout the week.  The children are starting to identify many letters and sounds.  Keep up the hard work.

     I enjoyed meeting with many of you last night at conferences and will see some more parents next week.  I enjoy the opportunity to discuss each child's successes and working together with you to help your child learn.      

     Valentine's Day is next week - If your child would like to send in Valentines for the class, please help him/her write their name on the cards.  Please send the Valentines in by Wednesday of next week.  We will pass them out on Thursday.  There are 11 children in the morning class and 4 children in the afternoon. 

*We need a few bags or boxes of candy conversation hearts for a sorting game next week.  If you are interested in providing them, please send them in on Monday or Tuesday.  Thank you!

HOMEWORK...
*H worksheet
*Hands on Homework activity bag