The Christmas season has officially begun!  This past Sunday was the first Sunday of Advent.  Advent is the time when we prepare for the coming of Jesus at Christmas. We will discuss Advent and create an Advent wreath in class.  We will also be preparing for our Christmas Show.  We are practicing our songs and making decorations for the breakfast with Santa afterwards.

This week will enjoy a unit on gingerbread men as well.  We will read a variety of stories including a study of the the Gingerbread Baby series by author, Jan Brett.  We will also make apple cinnamon gingerbread ornaments and life sized gingerbread me projects incorporating geometric shapes.  We are learning about the math concept of a ten square using the “Ten Gingerbread Men” song.    There will also be Christmas cookie cloud dough in the sensory center and gingerbread baking in the dramatic play center.

Santa Claus will be visiting the breakfast after our Christmas show.  Please send in a small wrapped present with your child’s name on it for Santa to give out at the breakfast.  Please have your gift in by Friday, December 6th.  Thank you!