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Moonbeam December Blog

Moon Beam

The citizens of the Moonbeam Class have spoken! With so much chatter about the election in the air, the boys and girls have been learning about the very important act of voting. During Circle Time, the children have been utilizing colorful charts and nametags to vote for numerous classroom happenings. This includes choices for snack: Saltines or Animal Crackers? Sorry Saltines, you’re out! They also weighed in on their favorite colors. Blue won by a landslide, much to yellows disappointment.

This month, Ms. Jane from Acton Dental Care, visited the Moonbeam Classroom. She read a book about proper brushing (go in circles, don’t forget your tongue and watch out for sugar bugs!). After, the students used a giant toothbrush to clean Denny the Dinosaurs teeth correctly. This lovable, plush creature left Moonbeam with a sparkling smile. Ms. Jane gave each child a goody bag of dental treats. Thanks, Ms. Jane! We always look forward to seeing you and Denny!

The Moonbeam friends have become authors. Focusing on the theme of friendship, the pupils dictated stories about their best buds in the room. One child wrote, “My friend is Emma. I like to play with play dough. I’m making salami. I’m cutting salami. I like to play all the toys with her.” Another wordsmith wrote, “My friend is Devin. He gives hugs and kisses. We play in housekeeping. We take some toys out and spread them on a pizza.” Do stop by our display in the corridor. They are bestsellers!

Up next: the Moonbeam friends look forward to learning some new songs about winter and crafting seasonal projects!

Rainbow December Blog

Rainbow

The Rainbow Room friends have had their eyes to the sky! During a recent campus stroll, the children observed the jumbo super moon hanging in the sky. They were amazed by this wondrous sight! Of course, this experience was extended in the classroom. The students sang, “Oh Mr. Moon” during Circle Time. Later, they used a variety of materials (cotton balls, paint) to construct a large, three-dimensional super moon for the classroom. Be sure to visit our classroom display.

Continuing to focus on weather, the Rainbow Meteorologists have been observing the current changes on campus. This includes chilly temperatures, bare trees and, of course, our first snowfall. Fusing other content areas, the children have been exploring weather vocabulary (and counting!) in Spanish. Muy bueno! Speaking of Spanish…Senora Elizabeth joined the Rainbow friends for a fiesta. Wearing an authentic Spanish skirt, Senora Elizabeth taught the boys and girls how to Flamenco Dance. They practiced loud claps, stomping and arm movements. They also used scarves to swish about to the beat of the music. So much fun!

Sylvie from the Cotting School has been visiting Rainbow Room every Tuesday. Using her trusty iPad, Sylvie leads whole group sing-a-longs during Circle Time. There are many favorite tunes like: “Wheels on the Bus,” “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” and “The Itsy Bitsy Spider.” Thanks so much, Sylvie!

Looking ahead, Rainbow Room will be preparing for Magic Garden’s Annual Solstice Celebration!

 

 

 

PUDDLESTOMPERS

News & Events

 

Thanks to the generosity of many donors to the Peggy McSweeney Enrichment Fund, Magic Garden pre-school and pre-k children enjoyed a full morning with Melissa, our instructor, from PuddleStompers Nature Explorations.  We engaged in an outdoor circle time that included a few games that illustrated the feeding and soaring habits of hawks and Melissa taught the children about the “chopping block” where hawks prepare their food! After circle time, we explored the trails on campus, discovering animal tracks, bird feathers, and detected the scent of a Red Tailed Fox. Lots of learning and lots of fun! Thanks, Melissa!