SNOW....well, sort of!

It SHOULD be snowing, but alas, it is not.  We won't let that get us down.  We are still talking all about snow. We will watch some timelapsed video of major snow fall observing clouds and what the snow does to trees and bushes.  We will be creating snow and designing our own hats and mittens as well. Here are some fun things you can do at home.
http://ucreatewithkids.blogspot.com/2011/01/tutorial-cotton-rounds-snowman.html

http://mymontessorijourney.typepad.com/my_montessori_journey/2011/01/felt-snowflake-building.html

a messy yet fun one!
http://itsybitsylearners.blogspot.com/2011/01/winter-preschool-theme-painting-snow.html

At the end of the week, we will start the Solar System. We will be talking about all the planets, the sun, stars and the moon.  These is going to be a cross curricular unit and will last through the end of January.  The field trip at the end of the month ties into this unit.

Remember to ask them questions pertaining to their units. Ask them about some silly poetry Mrs. Tanya read or to tell you what do the clouds look like when it snows.   They are just 3,4 and 5.  Many times it's not natural for them to vividly describe their day.  It is up to you to ask the right questions.

FINALLY, we welcome Lily, Nicolas and Alex to The Academy Prek class.  Lily will be with Mrs. Kim and Alex and Nicolas will be in my room.  We hope to be joined by a few more this year. 

God Bless and stay warm!!!