PUMPKINS WERE EVERYWHERE THIS WEEK! We learned how pumpkins grow and read lots of books about pumpkins, even a square pumpkin named Spookley:) This square pumpkin taught us the lesson that we are all different and each of us have unique gifts to offer that God has given us. In this story, Spookley saved the day by being different! In our ECLIP class, we learned Halloween vocabulary and made pumpkins(calabaza). Our ten frame this week was filled with gourds and mini pumpkins. It was fun to explore the differences between these fruits using our senses. Our focus letter this week was Dd and our dinosaur craftivity is displayed on our learning line. Each week, as we add a letter, we continue to listen and review our previous Jolly Phonics songs, as well as using our alphabet cards to explore all 26 letters each day. We ended our week by reading with our Buddies in the Library. Next week we will continue to learn about pumpkins, spiders and begin our focus on the letter Ee.
Reminders…
*Please try to practice putting on, and zipping coats at home. We try to encourage the kids to dress independently before assisting them. Below is a video that is helpful in teaching kids to put on coats.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2D4brsadlg
*Please label any clothing that your children may take off during the day. With the weather getting cooler, this will help us to keep track of all clothing.
*Change of clothes-If you sent summer clothing as your child’s extra outfit, please add clothing for the cooler weather.
Mark Your Calendar…
Tuesday, October 31-Halloween Party-All are invited. If your child attends M-W-F only, we would love to have them with us on this fun-filled Tuesday! IF this applies to your child, please let me know if they will be attending our celebration.
Halloween Party Information…
We will celebrate Halloween at school on Tuesday, October 31st, in the morning. Kids are allowed to wear their costumes. Please wear costumes that are comfortable and enable your child to use the bathroom on their own.
Our classroom representative, Mrs. D’Angelo, will be sending out a Sign-Up Genius email to all families asking for donations for our party. Please consider making a donation. We truly appreciate any way you are able to help. I would like to thank her for all of her hard preparing for our party!
We will trick-or-treat in our classroom. Please send a treat to share with each of our 20 classmates. Please let me know if you have any questions. We are looking forward to a very fun day:)