Weekly Theme Update May 21-25, 2012

May 18, 2012

Hi All!

Next Up…Sports and Fitness. Focusing on large motor skills, we’ll run, kick, throw, catch, and jump, our way through the week. Please see detailed activities posted in classrooms. If you have any sport items, ex. basketball, soccer ball, football, etc. please see me. We’d like to borrow em”.

>In case you don’t have anything to do…. http://www.tasteofthehighlands.com/

Have a super weekend!

~Raquel~

Weekly Theme Update May 14-18, 2012

May 14, 2012

Good Morning All!

Hope you enjoyed your Mother’s Day weekend! Thank you, Thank you for all the goodies and gifts we received last week. We feel extremely appreciated;)

This week we’ll be exploring Bugs, flying and crawling. Bees, lady bugs, beetles, lighting bugs, ants & grasshoppers to name a few. We’ll talk about which ones are friendly and which ones to avoid! If you have anything to share pertaining to this theme, please do. Enjoy your week!

~Raquel~

Weekly Theme Update May 7-11, 2012

May 4, 2012

Hi-O

Cinco de Kids Kondo was super FUN! We ate a Mexican style lunch and snagged some goodies from a pinata… fun was had by all!

Next week we’re going to celebrate our MOMS and show our school spirit!

Mon – Wear your favorite hat or silly hair style

Tues – Wear mix matched clothes – its tacky day

Wed – Wear your clothes backwards or wear stripes

Thurs – Wear your pajamas to school

Fri – Wear your blue jeans

Please, Don’t Forget!

 

~Raquel~

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Weekly Theme Update April 30-May 4, 2012

April 27, 2012

Next week  is Caterpillar to Butterfly. Eric Carle’s book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a great way to introduce this theme. We’ll explore his changes and habits, taste test some foods, (the ones with out sugar) and create beautiful art. In addition to this theme, Friday we’ll celebrate Cinco de Mayo. We’ve got a special lunch planned and of course music.

Don’t forget.. Yard Sale!!! May 5. Come on out! Have a super weekend:)

~Raquel~

Weekly Theme Update April 23-27, 2012

April 20, 2012

Hello Parents,

Holy snikes it’s Friday! So many Earth Day activities, twas fun;)

The Week of the Young Child is a nationally recognized event. The purpose of WOYC is to highlight the needs of children, families, and early learning programs. We love to participate in this celebration. We have a full week of exciting activities using the “all about me” sub theme. Friday we’ll enjoy a party and puppet show.  Please see curriculum sheets for the deets.

A gazillon thank yous to the parents who labored and donated plants this week. We appreciate you. Our yard is lovely!

AND..  The YARD SALE is coming up! See Ms. Jo if you have donations or to participate as a seller. The sale is May 5, 8-12. Have a great weekend ya’ll.

~Raquel~

Weekly Theme Update April 16-20, 2012

April 13, 2012

Hip Hop.. Ribbit Ribbit..

Let’s celebrate Our Earth! You’re never to young to learn good habits. We’re going to be cleaning up, recycling old toys, crafting with everyday household items, and planting seeds. We’ll read short stories and sing songs.  Wear  green and blue all week. Please see scheduled activities in classrooms. Parents you are welcome to help us plant flowers in the front yard from 10-12pm on Friday the 20th. Bring your gloves n shovels.

>I’m looking for a globe, if you have one to share please do. Have a super weekend!

Don’t forget Picture Day tomorrow @ 10 am.

~Raquel~

 

Weekly Theme Update April 9-13, 2012

April 5, 2012

On to a new theme!…Jumping, Leaping, Frogs! They are so interesting. They come in many different colors, and sizes. Some ribbit, some croak, some have bumpy skin and some have smooth. They completely change from baby to adult. There’s so much to explore! If you have anything about frogs to share please do!

Have a wonderful weekend ya’ll

~Raquel~

Weekly Theme Update Apr. 2-6, 2012

March 30, 2012

Next week we’re going to explore the world of Baby Animals. They’re so cute and cuddly. Some of the things we’ll go over are, textures, sizes, comparisons, empathy and humor. This theme is packed full of learning experiences. Detailed activites are posted in your child’s classroom.

We’ll end the week with an Easter Egg Hunt. Little friends in the morning and bigger friends (Caterpillars & Butterflies) in the afternoon. Parents, you are not required to attend… we do not have enough eggs for you (insert laugh).

Enjoy your weekend.

~Raquel~

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