Dear families,
Our focus this week was on the number 100, leading up to Friday, the 100th Day of School. We counted to 100 in various ways (by 1s, 5s and 10s), using sticks in play-doh, using small cubes, with bingo dabbers, beads, Cheerios and other snacks, and small cups. Thank you to the parent volunteers who helped out with the centres on Friday and also provided snacks: Martel's mom, Megan's dad, Olivia's dad, Theo's mom, Jack's mom, and Luca's mom. The kids had a great time and said it was "the best day ever!." On top of that, we were celebrating Christopher's birthday so the children had cupcakes! Wow.
It was interesting to observe how the children made their structures of ten cubes: some made patterns, some spelled a letter with them, some made a design/structure. If your child is still learning how to count small objects, it helps if they touch each object and say the number at the same time, so that they're making a concrete association.
Monday was all about Groundhogs - what they looked like, habitat, etc., and we did a maze, sequencing activity, made a hat and made a word book.
On February 18th at 12:30 we are having a visit from the Brentwood Librarian. If you haven't been to the newly renovated Brentwood Library, it is beautiful. Much improved since when I went there as a child!
This week will be all about Valentines - writing, reading, making them for friends and family. Please remember to send in your child's Valentines by Wednesday so that they have time to put them into each child's collection bag.
I'm looking forward to speaking with you about your child's progress at next week's Parent-Teacher interviews.
I hope you have a terrific weekend!
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