Saying Goodbye

Today we said goodbye to Miss Carey, our student teacher. She gave our class a book by our author of the month, Jan Brett. The book is one we hadn't read yet called Home For Christmas.

She read the book to the class...

and then we gave her our presents. We gave her a teacher book bag that each child signed in permanent marker! I asked each child to also write a short note to Miss Carey telling why she was a great teacher. Here's a sample! They wrote such kind things to Miss Carey and she will be missed!

Winter Holidays!

It's that time of year again! The weather is getting colder and students are talking about Christmas. In class we've begun learning about winter holiday customs and traditions in other places in the world. Our first stop was the Netherlands. On December 5th, the custom there is for children to place their wooden shoes on the windowsill for "Sinterklaas" fill. Sinterklaas is much like our Santa Claus. He brings presents and treats to children. Each child hopes for presents, fruits, nuts and candies, but those that are naughty might find coal! Everyone in our class found fruit and candy! Phew!

Giving Thanks!

While learning about the First Thanksgiving, each child made their own Pilgrim village. Each was excited to bring this special project home...as you can see in their faces! I loved reading their writing telling what each was thankful for...moms, dads, siblings and a dog! I love the pictures of them hard at work!