1/18 Classroom Update

This week, we focused on ways to keep our bodies healthy! We emphasized the importance of washing our hands, covering our mouths/noses when we cough and sneeze, and the importance of rest. We did a demonstration with glitter to show germs are spread from person to person, and also met my friend "Sick Simon" (a spray bottle) who is learning how to cover his mouth when he coughs and sneezes. We will also check back in on an experiment we started last week where we rubbed potatoes on different surfaces we thought might have germs to see what happens 😆. Here are some picture highlights from our week in preschool:

We finished our polar bear paintings from last week. They are now displayed in the hallway!

Our dramatic play center is now a doctor's office!

During free choice time, playing with our Zoo Phonics letters has become a favorite pastime. These friends were matching the Zoo Phonics letters to the same letter on the carpet.

Painting our "A is for Alligator" letter book pages!

We made germs out of foam dough and other fun materials. 

We counted germs and put them in order from the smallest to the biggest number.

Important Dates/Reminders:

No School 1/21: There is no preschool on Monday 1/21 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

Mid-Winter Break: There will be no preschool on Monday 2/18 and Tuesday 2/19 for a mid-winter break. School will resume on Wednesday 2/20.

Kindergarten Registration: The EGRPS website regarding kindergarten registration information has been updated. Intent to enroll forms will be posted beginning Feb. 1. The link to the page can be found here: http://www.egrps.org/enrollment/kindergarten-program/.

Have a great weekend!