The season of being thankful is here and to show our kids what that means we came together to make a “stone soup”. The Stone Soup is a folktale that teaches us that working together is better than doing so alone. A tale about sharing, being caring and kind to the people around us. In class, we did exactly that. Each child brought in a vegetable from home, then we chopped them up and put them in our soup. When it was all done and ready, we sat together and ate.
With the help and guidance from our teachers, we very carefully cut up our vegetables using cutting boards and butter knives.Some of the vegetables we used included celery, carrots, potatoes and green beans.
Our feast was a great success, so yummy!
We are so thankful for our students, parents and teachers. Happy Thanksgiving!
“Bring what you got, put it in the pot; we’re making stone soup.” The children have been listening to the tale of stone soup that has sharing and giving as the main themes. This week we are celebrating Thanksgiving by gathering around the table and sharing a big pot of Stone Soup. Thank you to all the parents that helped by providing ingredients. And a big thank you to Sarah Sanders for being our cook for today.
First day of Stone Soup done! We can’t wait to do it again tomorrow!
The farm animals came to visit our school and the kids were very excited. The kids were able to touch the bunnies, turtle, sheep, goats and the lama. To prepare the kids for this event we read books about farms and the jobs the farmer does; and what kinds of animals live in the farm.
We emphasized being “gentle,” and using “two fingers,” when touching the animals. Yes, the animals do pee and poo. Our Farm Books
The Pasadena Fire, Station 33, came to visit our school. For our class it was a thrilling event. The kids got to learn three important numbers in case of an emergency “911”.
One of the fireman showed us how he gets dressed in his fireman gear. He was fast!The kids got to touch and feel the big yellow jacket and see the oxygen mask and tank.
The kids learned to not be afraid of the big yellow jacket, boots and mask.
Whoa! We all got a turn to walk inside the fire truck and look at the headphones, big seats and big red boxes. What an event. Our favorite fire truck books and songs.
Room 3 ended October with Apple -Pumpkin days! Our harvest parties had yummy cooking activities and crafts. A big shout out to all the parents that helped make the parties a success.
Monday’s cooking activity was Apple Pie in a cup. The children got to smash the graham crackers and scoop in the filling. Monday’s art was apple printing and dot painting. It was fun stamping with apples!Tuesday’s cooking activity was pumpkin pancakes! The children mixed the batter! Tuesday’s craft was decorating small pumpkins with fun stickers and crowns! There were also extra pumpkins for the classmates that don’t come on Tuesdays!There were also fun activities in the patio. Pumpkin peg hammering, pumpkin soup, and a Farmer’s Market. And in the yard the children squeezed their own apple juice.
It was such a blast having all of our parent volunteers come in and celebrate the season with us. Thank you everyone!
To celebrate Apple Pumpkin Days we enjoyed some festive, fall activities on the Older Pod Patio with Ms. Kristen!
Our friends in Rooms 1, 2 and 3 dissected a pumpkin at the sensory table and made Pumpkin Seed Soup with the pulp, seeds, water and cinnamon.
We used hammers and golf tees at the Pumpkin Pounding station!
We tasted red, yellow, and green apples; then we graphed our favorite!
The Farmer’s Market dramatic play was very busy. Our friends enjoyed picking apples, stocking the market, and cooking/baking with the produce.
“That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers.” Psalm 1:3
It is time for us to reset our clocks as we “Fall Back” by one hour. This small change will have an impact on our kiddos, from emotional drop-offs to concerns about how dark it gets while they’re still at school. The classrooms will discuss the time change, and we are prepared to support the children as they adjust.
As it gets darker/colder earlier, we will be transitioning from afternoons spent in the yard and on the patios to inside the classrooms.
End of the Day Classrooms:
Older Pod– Rm 2 for Rm 1 & 2 Friends (Rm 3 will remain in their own room.)
Younger Pod– Rm 4 for Rm 4 & 5 Friends
Preschool Chapel – Friday, Nov. 10th
This month’s chapel will focus on the story of Noah’s Ark. The children adore this story and its emphasis on family, animals, and listening to God. We can hardly wait to worship and praise God together.
Veterans Day – Friday, Nov. 10th
PRESCHOOL OPEN
The preschool will be open for Veterans Day. We are thankful and eternally grateful to all the men and women who have served and are currently serving our country and the families that support them. We will be honoring their sacrifice and service with the kiddos on campus.
Fire Station Visit – Tuesday, November 14th
We are having a special visit from our Local Fire Station. They will be making a stop at the preschool with the truck, crew, and a few surprises. We can hardly wait to see it all in person. Hurry, hurry, drive the firetruck!
One of our favorite preschool firefighter songs is Hurry, Hurry, Drive the Firetruck.
Mark your calendars! Rooms 1, 2, & 3 will be going on our traditional fall field trip to Underwood Family Farm this year; yay!
Information, permission slips, and parent sign-ups are available at the preschool front desk.
Younger Pod On-site Field Trip
We will continue the Harvest celebration on-site for Rooms 4 & 5 with a visit from a few animal pals.
*If you are a Tuesday/Thursday family, please be sure to speak with your classroom teachers and the preschool office regarding how you can join in our farm day fun.
Stone Soup Days – Monday, Nov. 20th & Tuesday, Nov. 21st
Stone Soup Days are one of the most significant preschool events of the year. Based on the beloved children’s book Stone Soup, each child brings a vegetable/food item to class to contribute to the community/class pot of soup. Your classroom teachers or Room Parents will let you know the details of how you can pitch in and be a part of this beautiful preschool annual tradition.
Wednesday, November 22nd
MINIMUM DAY – NOON DISMISSAL
The day before our Preschool Thanksgiving Break is a Minimum Day. Therefore, the preschool will close promptly at 12 p.m.
Thanksgiving Break – Thursday, November 23rd – Friday, November 24th
PRESCHOOL CLOSED
The preschool will be closed for Thanksgiving Break in the second half of the 4th week of November. We hope and pray that everyone has a fantastic time off, reflecting on what they are thankful for.
From our preschool family to yours’…
May God continue to bless, protect, guide, and grace you all with His presence, mercy, and love now and in the coming year. Amen.
Speech and Language Screenings – Wednesday, November 29th
Speech and language pathologists from Jabberdogswill provide screenings for receptive and expressive language, voice, articulation, and fluency at the preschool for $35. If you are interested in participating, please complete and return the Permission Slip by Friday, November 17th. (Permission slips are available at the preschool front desk.)
Grandparent’s Day – Friday, December 8th
MINIMUM DAY – NOON DISMISSAL
The Room 1 & 2 kiddos will perform specially prepared songs along with the upper campus in our auditorium, while Rooms 3, 4, & 5 will present at the preschool. The Grandparents/Special Visitors will also have a chance to check out the classrooms and even take their student with them at the end of our event, with parent permission.
Happy Birthday, Jesus! – FRIDAY, December 8th from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Happy Birthday Jesus is an EVENING EVENT; this annual preschool tradition will take place on the PCS main campus in the auditorium. Each classroom will be preparing seasonal songs to share with our families. It is such a treat to see the kiddos perform as we ring in the season together as a preschool family.
Learning all about different kinds of apples was exciting, fun and rewarding for classroom 4. Parent participation was key for our eventful lesson plan. Counting, measuring, weighing and sorting apples at the table Here we can identify real and not real apples. Sorting, counting and making a pattern on a line with eraser applesPainting with red, yellow and green apples How tall are you? Count how many apples.Which apple do you like better?Science: “Apple volcano “
Thank you so much to all the parents who came to lend their time, strength, and supplies to refresh, reset, and renew our school. It was a fantastic day, and the preschool looks terrific!
