We were really busy this past month of November (better named by one child as Notober.) We had Yellow Day and Brown Day, with fun colored food, collages and games. We focused on thankfulness and what good things in our lives we were grateful for. Each child listed many important things, and these dictations went on paper turkey feathers. Then we decorated a big preschool turkey with all the other preschool classes. All of our “thankful feathers” made our turkey extra special. We also shared a fruit salad Friendship Feast with all of our preschool friends, and talked about the importance of sharing. Our left over fruit went to help feed people in need.

 The A1 class had special visitors. Parents (originally from India) came and taught us about the celebration of Diwali- the Festival of Lights. We enjoyed sweet treats and making beautiful Rangoli patterns.

 In December, the A3 class will enjoy special parent presentations on Sinterklaas and Hanukkah. Both classes will be learning about the celebrations and traditions of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. We will be practicing our songs for our Holiday Show, baking cookies, spinning dreidels and making gifts for our families. We will also have Red Day with fun red activities.

 January will be cold, so please make sure to send your child to school with mittens and a hat. We may even need snow suits and boots! Speaking of snow, we will be learning about snow and ice. We will make some “indoor snow” and create our own Snowmen. Obviously, this month we will have White Day (to go with the snow!) We will also talk about Martin Luther King, Jr. and encourage everyone to participate in acts of service on Jan. 21.

 We are having so much fun in Room A, and all the upcoming events and holidays are going to be GREAT!

Enjoy the fun of the season!

Tr. Kim and Tr. Amy