We are "Falling" for Pre-K

It is officially fall!  The leaves are falling, pumpkins are out, and the store shelves are filled with yummy Thanksgiving goodies.  But, in our classroom, we have been very busy learning and having fun!  This month our theme is Thanksgiving and the farm.  We have been talking about what we are thankful for and all the beautiful creations that God has given us.  This past week, we made turkey hands, corn stalks, feathers with our families, had a taste test on apple and pumpkin pie,and much, much more.


We also talked about farm animals and went on a field trip to Goebert's Farm in South Barrington.  The children watched a film on the life cycle of a pumpkin, picked out a pumpkin to take home, and visited the little farm house with tons of cute animals which was great for our theme this month. 

On Friday, we celebrated Veteran's Day with a story and a short video clip on veterans.  The children sang some American songs and ate a special snack.  We have also been busy working on a play about the first Thanksgiving and singing songs for our Thanksgiving luncheon on Tuesday, November 22nd.

The children are enjoying the Rowland Reading Program.  We just finished the stories Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Bears.  It is an amazing "Hands-on" approach to learning which is a fun and interactive way to learn. 

Looking Ahead.....

• Reindeer Day
• Santa's Workshop
• Rowland Reading Program-The Elves and the Shoemaker
• How do you make slime?  A science experiment
• Present patterning