What a busy week! We had our field trip to the Flynn Theater yesterday to see the Vermont Symphony Orchestra along with Bill Shontz, from the children's musical duo Rosenshontz! Bill Shontz sang and the audience had a chance to participate and sing along with him...it was really fun!
Next week our school's Open House is scheduled for December 8th from 6-7:00! The kids are excited to show off their new room and show you all around their classroom and the rest of the school building! You have very excited tour guides!
December is a very exciting month for first graders! We began learning about December holidays celebrated by families in our country and around the world. Because December 2 was the first night of Hanukkah, we read a story explaining why Jews celebrate Hanukkah. Several hands shot up as children made the connection between the King of Syria and the King of England...both the Jews and the Pilgrims fought for religious freedom! We'll be learning about how Christmas is celebrated in several places around the world and have many projects and activities planned!
Math homework tonight is a math game...we've played a version of the game in class and your child will recognize it and want to "beat" you! Have fun!
I'm placing a link to an article that I enjoyed reading about "curiosity" in young children! It was written by Bruce Perry who is well known as an authority in brain development. It might help you understand why very young children ask, "What's that?" over and over and over...I hope you enjoy reading it! Click here to check out the article!
Have a great weekend!
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