Sinterklaas Arrives!

Today was a very exciting day in first grade!  In our study of customs and traditions elsewhere in the world, we learned about how the children in the Netherlands put out their shoes in hopes that Sinterklaas will bring treats.  Although this is not a class of Dutch children, we put out (paper) shoes last night in the hopes that Sinterklaas would bring treats!  And he did!  Here are some of the shoes that children designed:

They each received a few treats from Sinterklaas.  I reminded them that since they aren't in the Netherlands, Sinterklaas will not be arriving this time next year to bring them treats!  Miss Hartman and I got treats, too!  We all love Sinterklaas!