We Can Do It!

Winter's chill is most certainly here, and there are few things more dreaded than layer upon layer of clothing. Perhaps you remember the beloved movie, A Christmas Story, where Ralph's younger brother had all sorts of winter wardrobe malfunctions. BUT, the challenges that accompany cold weather clothing can also bring along big feelings of success for the children. 

As a way of fostering independence, getting dressed is part of our day where we really encourage the children to be as self sufficient as they are able to be. This means tackling tricky boot straps and keeping at it when those snow pants end up inside out and backwards. In other words, the mantra is "we can do it" and reiterating this at drops offs, pick ups and even at home, is just another way to support your child's growth!

Thanks for Giving

Thanks to your donations and the dedicated MVS "Pie Making Squad," this morning we were able to drop off a variety of pies to the Lamoille Food Share. A special shout out to the St. Pierres, Davisons, Link-Fainsilbers, Greenes and Teuberts! 

We appreciate your support and generous spirit. If you are still looking to contribute, you can check out last week's post for a list of items the Lamoille Food Share is in need of. 

Note: On the topic of Thanksgiving, remember once again we will be closed both Thursday and Friday for the holiday.

Classroom Happenings

Infant 1: The busy babies of Infant I finally got around to cutting into their pumpkin and scooping out all the fun guts and seeds. The children really enjoyed all the sensory fun of the slimy, goopy pumpkin. Most of the children enjoyed the snow this week, although some found it to be a bit off-putting. And, the class welcomed a new student this week.

Infant 2: Unlike some of their younger counterparts, those in Infant II fully embraced the snow. The boys and girls enjoyed both lounging and rolling around on the snowy ground. This week Sarah brought by some fine motor finger plays, specifically pom poms and small containers. And in family news, one of the students in Infant II became a big sibling, the first in the class! Congrats!

Toddler I: On Friday, the children brought in their usual offerings for fruit salad Friday. But this week the kids were very interested in the seeds that their fruit contained. Melissa and Hannah talked about seeds and how they grow new fruit. Out of doors, the children enjoyed the shovels, and have been learning how to make snow angels.

Toddler II: Maybe it was the cold, but mornings have been filled with story time and kids who are content to be snug as a bug in a rug. In fact, a few times this week, the class skipped circle altogether in favor of cozy stories on the rug. The class have really been wonderful listeners. Additionally, the sensory table contained small scissors and papers to practice cutting and work on fine motor skills.

Pre-K: Investigations have been the trend this week. An example of this came when reading the book by Ezra Jack Keats called The Snowy Day. In the book, the main character puts a snowball in his pocket. This brought up the question of just what might happen if WE brought a snowball into the classroom…where would we put it to keep it from melting?!? The students came up with several ideas, but nothing has kept the snowball from turning into water. Ask your child about this….but shhh, don't give it away.   

Thanks for Reading

See you on the playground. -Sam