Today, we talked about Thanksgiving and what it means to give thanks. The children made their own "giving thanks" booklets as well as made love notes for family and friends. Since September, Mrs T and I have noticed a big interest in writing and drawing. We are THRILLED!!!
We have been talking about the Fall and all the things that change during this season. Everyone is waiting patiently for the leaves to change colour and fall from the trees. We will be going into Griffin's Grove to collect leaves once this change happens. The children explored a different medium today and created leaves using plasticine. They did an amazing job!
The students also played with nuts, bolts and other loose parts to make letters and various creations. They were eager to find a letter in their name and trace over it with the loose parts. Incorporating letters and numbers in a fun way is a great way to teach literacy/numeracy without the children realizing it!
We also started our "Giving Thanks" tree which will be located in the main foyer. If you are in the school, be sure to check it out.
On Thursday, the children will be coming home with a Thanksgiving craft that will be a perfect centerpiece for your Thanksgiving dinner. We hope you enjoy it!
Reminders:
Wednesday, October 3 - Terry Fox Walk
The kinders will be taking part in the Terry Fox Walk in the morning. Please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for the outdoors. We will be staying on school property for our walk. If you would like to make a donation, please see the post from last week on the ways to contribute. Thank you for your support.
Thursday, October 4 - Family Pizza and Movie Night - 5:30 pm
Friday, October 5 - PD Day. No school for the children
Here are some pictures from today:
