November!

 

    It is hard to believe that November has come and gone! This month was full of learning and fun as we closed out our Fall unit by exploring leaves, learned all about the weather, and spent a few days reflecting on the things that we are most thankful for! 

During our leaf unit, the friends took a nature walk to explore their outside environment and used what they found on the walk to explore and investigate in the classroom and used these items for various projects in our centers. They used the leaves they collected in art to create their very own "Leaf Man"and in science used microscopes and magnifying glasses to examine the leaves. 

  


  


After we completed our Fall unit, the friends voted to explore the topic of Weather. During this unit, our dramatic play center was transformed into a news station where the children engaged in role playing as news anchor and meteorologist. We tracked various weather patterns during large group times and used weather related activities in our math and literacy centers. 

  


This month we got to meet Stella, our therapy dog. Stella will visit us once a month for the remainder of the school year. She is the sweetest and most laid-back yellow lab. She also has a few tricks up her sleeve that really excited our friends!

 

We also had a visit from the farmer, Daisy the pig, and Dixie Cup the pug. The friends learned about Daisy and Dixie Cups day on the farm and had a chance to pet the animals. 

  

Our week of Thanksgiving was short but was filled with so much joy and happiness while we reflected on all the things that we are thankful for! Thank you to all the parents who came to decorate cookies and play on the playground with us!

 

  


  






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