Spring??

Where did Spring go? Of course we have been building it up at school because the calendar says that it's Spring, but no one told the weather. That's okay because we did discuss the fact that Spring can be unpredictable! We had such a storm today (Thursday) that we actually had hot cocoa to drink! I did this the first time it snowed (in December, I think) and maybe it will be a good way to END the snow-season. This week, your child is probably humming "Little Bunny Foo-Foo" because we have been singing it (honoring all the little animals that are born in Spring-5 Little Ducks too). I hope parents know this song-even if you don't try to have them sing it for you. Hilarious! (I hope they ask you what a "goon" is-have fun explaining!). We also have discussed all the changes in the season and played a "seed planting game." Next 2 weeks the theme is Easter!

Feel better soon!

We had so many sick students this week! We missed you, but are glad you aren't spreading your germs. Feel better soon-your homework will be waiting for you. We celebrated St Patrick's Day on Monday complete with treasure hunt for the leprechaun's gold (and green-frosted cupcakes). Then we have gone into our theme of Spring. There is excitement in the air as the weather gets warmer and they are able to enjoy the outdoors. We did spend some time outside on Thursday with our "wind testers." They made handprint flowers pictures on Wednesday (with our substitute-thanks Miss Casey!). Spring officially starts on Saturday!

St Paddy's Day

Since we celebrate pretty much every holiday (and non-holiday-I'm talking about you, Earth Day!) in preschool, of course this week centered around St Patrick's Day. Named for a man who was not Irish, but did good things for the Irish people, nor was his given name originally Patrick, was changed by an Irish Catholic Priest, this holiday for the preschool kids is about Pots of Gold, Leprechauns, rainbows, and wearing green. We've read stories about mischievous Leprechauns! The kids thought they were very silly. We will be looking for one's treasure at the end of the rainbow at school on Monday. Don't forget to wear green on Tuesday! Hope your child doesn't try to blame their misdeeds on the Leprechauns!

Weather or not

Last week, we talked about the weather. Good time for this unit since at this time of year in Utah, we have snow one day and park weather the next. The painted pictures that the students brought home on Monday were their weather pictures. They turned out so great but the best part is their descriptions. I wish I had time to write them all down on the back for them. If you get a chance, have them describe it and see if you can see what they see. Someone's child was a picture of someone getting struck by lightning! Was this yours?