Whew...busy, busy, busy...I can't even remember what we did this morning! This week seems to be a whirlwind of activity!
We started writing about our OWN HOLIDAY traditions and making connections to some of the other places we've talked about! We discovered that one tradition of almost ALL of the holidays is spending time with family and friends. What a wonderful tradition!
We also made a bracelet that represents the Kinara candles of Kwanza...the 7 principles being...
Umoja- Unity, Kujichagulia-Self-Determination, Ujima- Working Together, Ujamaa- Helping our neighborhood grow, Nia-Purpose, Kuumba-Creativity, Imani-Faith.
This afternoon, we talked about Christmas and Santa being a tradition here in the United States. We talked about him only coming to those who believe in the "magic" tradition and just because we are from the United States does not mean we have this tradition!
We read Hurry, Santa! And did some responding in our journal. We had to guess what the animals gave Santa as a gift. The only clue we had to go on was the title and the problem in the story. No matter what we predicted we had to be able to connect it to the problem...I had some VERY good answers and most were able to even guess it was an ALARM CLOCK so he wouldn't be late this year!
We wrapped some special gifts...that are being brought home today!
Top Dog!
Double Whammy Today!
We celebrated how special Darrin is with a poem from mom AND birthday treats! Darrin will turn 7 after Christmas!
Happy Happy Birthday!
Thanks FAMILY for coming in and sharing this special day with us!
Top Dog Tuesday!
Darrin shared a fun book with us! For some reason Youtube does not want to publish this video!!! I will leave this space blank in hopes of filling it!
Holidays and Traditions!
This is the kind of writing I'm TALKING ABOUT!
Sure enough...the ELF has made it's presence known! Pencils were delivered earlier this week...but no one knew where they came from...no clues...BUT this morning...hiding in a bag was our ELF! He spent the morning watching over us.
Teachers had a DUTY free lunch/recess today and when we returned this is what we FOUND!
We named him CUTIE!!!
Some wrote letters...this is my favorite!
Dear Cutie,
We saw your message. It is hard to listen but we try our best. I hope that Santa will be happy if everyone listen's to miss guy. We see you hanging on the bord. P.S. we named you Cutie! Love Catherine!
All I can say...is...I hope since Cutie is as old as the TEACHER...he doesn't get into ANY trouble in our classroom!
Have a wonderful evening! I LOVE LOVE LOVE my pups!
