2/17 Classroom Update!

This week, we learned about the letter X, participated in lots of fun Valentine's day learning centers, and continued to discuss friendship. During circle time, we talked about "cotton ball" words and "sand paper" words, examined cotton balls and sandpaper, and discussed how they make us feel. Cotton ball words are nice words that make us feel warm, soft and fuzzy, while sandpaper words make us feel hurt and uncomfortable. We are working on always using cotton ball words!

During center time, we practiced writing the letter X and made a X is for xylophone for our letter books. We made valentines for loved ones and wrote about the people we loved. We sorted candy conversation hearts by color, and practiced counting them using one-to-one correspondence. We also matched stamps to their matching letter based on their beginning sound. We also loved playing in our new dramatic play center: our classroom post office!

Sorting and Counting Conversation Hearts

Matching beginning sound stamps to their letter envelopes

Making "tie dye" hearts

Next week, we will be learning about the Postal Service and the letter Y.  Be on the lookout at home next week for a special delivery in the mail from your preschooler!

Reminders:

No Preschool Classes Monday (2/20):  Please remember that there is no school Monday, Feb. 20^th for Mid-Winter Break. Childcare will be open. 

Lost & Found: The WECC Lost and Found is overflowing with lost items! When you walk through the WECC entrance double doors and look to the left, there is a stand with various labeled drawers. If your child is missing anything (shoes, hats, mittens, etc.), please stop and check the lost and found!

Spring Conferences: Save the date! Spring conferences will be held Tuesday, March 21 and Wednesday, March 22 in the Board Room here at WECC. Keep an eye out for sign-ups to come at a later date!

Have a wonderful weekend!