We had a wonderful day today celebrating the season. We used geometry and angles to make snowflakes, colored a Santa picture based on types of figurative language, practiced a ton of language skills by playing snowman scoot, read an awesome book called, Santa Comes to Montana!, and completed some Christmas analogies. Whew! That was a ton of fun learning!
We also snuck in our spelling and states and capital's test. Almost everyone did very well on both. I could tell many studied more this time. However, there were a few that clearly needed to study even more. We will move on when we come back.
Lastly, we did some fun activities just to have fun. I treated the kids with a Christmas craft. They made candy cane ornaments. My older sister's name is Candy, so candy canes have always been one of my favorite Christmas decorations. I asked the kids to come home tonight and find a special place on the Christmas tree (or somewhere) for it for homework. That way I could be a part of their Christmas too. I will miss them all while we are on break. :0) The second half of the present was a frosted sugar cookie. Kids got to decorate them themselves. Yum! All kids also got a free homework pass to use upon return when they have a busy night.
Tomorrow, is Polar Express Day. Kids may wear their pajamas, slippers, and robes in class. They may also bring a stuffed animal to snuggle with during the story and morning activities. In the afternoon, we will make those candy trains. Please make sure kids have their supplies and that the board is all ready wrapped with tinfoil. They will come home tomorrow too. Those that cant will have to be thrown away. :0( Kids may also bring their favorite cocoa mug. Please wrap them if they are breakable.
A reminder that our room mom will be providing a pizza lunch for all kids tomorrow. We will eat in the classroom. Kids need to bring a drink of their choice. My only rule is that the drink MUST have a lid and be a regular sized bottle.
This will be my last blog for this year. Don't worry...I just mean 2013. I will post again on January 1, 2014!!!!
I leave you with a special Christmas gift from your child and myself. I am so blessed to be a part of each of your child's lives. Thank you for sharing them with me.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Ms. Erickson
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