1/13 Classroom Update

'Tis the season for germs, sniffles, and flu bugs. This week, we learned about the letter H and important things we can do to stay healthy and not get sick! At circle time, we showed how easy germs can spread using glitter, met a new friend named "Sneezy" and taught her how to cover her mouth and nose correctly when she sneezes, and learned about how to get rid of plaque in our mouths by brushing our teeth. During center time, we made an H into a horse for out letter books, reviewed previous letter of the weeks by writing them on etch-a-sketches, practiced writing the letter H, and went on a letter H hunt. We also practiced the steps to good hand washing, sorted healthy and unhealthy foods in the kitchen, brushed yellow teeth shiny and white using toothbrushes, made mouths, and counted "germs." 

Our dramatic play area now also includes a doctor's office, where our doctors were busy treating lots of sick and injured patients this week. We learned about all the different tools in our doctor's office and how they are used to keep us healthy. 

Taking care of our poor, injured baby!

Next week, we will be learning about the letter K and talking about kites (with a focus on shapes!). We will be reviewing our shapes, as well as learning our shapes in Spanish.

Reminders:

PM Class Folders: Due the unexpected snow day on Thursday, I will be sending home your child's folder on Monday!

Preschool Open House: Preschool Registration for next year is right around the corner! We will hosting a Preschool Open House this coming Thursday, January 19th from 6:30-7:30 pm. You can find our preschool brochure as well as preschool enrollment forms here. Enrollment for current WECC families begins on Monday, January 16th, and open enrollment begins on January 23rd.

Scholastic Book Orders: January orders went home this week and are due by Friday, January 20. You can order books online by completing the steps below. You may also turn in your paper order and payment to me and I will input your order for you.

1. Go to the Scholastic Reading Club Website here.
2. Click Connect to your Teacher and enter our class activation code: PJFBX.
3. Then click to order from this month's flyer. Our default flyer is the "Early Childhood" flyer; however, you may order from any of the flyers. You can view more details about each book and add them to your cart by clicking on them in the flyer. 
4. After selecting your items, click on the cart to create an account or sign-in to your existing account in order to check-out.  
5. January Orders need to be placed by this coming Friday, January 20.

Record Day: There will no preschool classes on Friday, January 27 for Record Day. Childcare will be open all day.

Winter Progress Reports: Winter progress reports will be coming home in your child's folder on Thursday, February 2nd.

Have a great weekend!