Week of 12/3

Dear Panda Room Parents,


 
We had a great week in the Panda Room learning all about Winter Holidays Around the World.
 
Books we read:

• Copy Cats,  by Maria Fleming
• Lights of Winter, by Heather Conrad 
• The Borrowed Hanukkah Latkes, by Linda Glaser

 
 
Classroom Activities:

• Had our Letter of the Week “C”
• This week the children learned all about Hanukkah. We had a wonderful cooking segment with "in the kitchen with Miss Tracey" and made delicious latkes. They were a hit 
• During centers we played dreidel. The children learned the different Hebrew letters on each side of the dreidel and what they mean. They had to count their "gelt" with each turn.
• The children also participated in various "taking turns games." We worked on taking turns, patience, and sportsmanship.
• We also used more of our cutting and gluing skills by working very hard on our auction project!!! We can't wait for you to see it at the Winter Benefit!
• During classroom art the children watercolored stars for a multi day art project.

 
Theme this week:

• We talked about Winter
• Next week we will learn about Winter Holidays Around the World

 
Reminders:

• Holiday Party-- Info to Come

Have a wonderful weekend,

The Panda Room Teachers