Pre-K News
What a week! We had such an exciting Friday last week; pediatrician Liz Richards visited our circle time and taught us how to do an exam on a baby (doll); Liam’s grandmother and mother came to make Korean dumplings with us; Ella’s dad, sister, and grandmother built us a wonderful fire to cook the dumplings over! It was such a treat to have so many visitors, and to feel the support of you wonderful families.
Our fun continued this week, as we started a new theme of “Animals in Winter.” On Wednesday morning Leah’s dad brought an amazing collection of animal pelts, skulls, and track replicas for the kids to explore. We got to feel beaver, otter, bobcat, and coyote furs, to name a few. We couldn’t believe how soft they were!
As we transition from learning about our bodies and how to take care of them, we’re still holding onto our doctors office in the dramatic play center. The play has been so rich, and we’ve only just added an ambulance to the mix! The kids are still loving using the “x-ray machine,” giving check ups, and most importantly, bandaging one another.
There are a few important events coming up that I want to make sure you know about:
- THIS SUNDAY, 2/2 at 2:00, is the GCS Family Contra Dance at the Broad Brook Community Center, hosted by our music teacher Mr. Damon. All are welcome!
- Tuesday 2/4 the Diversity and Equity Committee is hosting a coffee chat for families from 7:45-8:15 in the art room. Please feel free to drop your child off in pre-k early if you’d like to attend!
- Finally, you’re invited to a family cook out in the woods next Thursday February 13th, 5:00. We’ll provide some foods to cook over the fire - you bring a side dish if you like. Families and friends invited!
We had a great time learning how to make Korean dumplings last Friday.
We boiled the dumplings in broth over the fire.
They were delicious! Many kids went back for seconds and thirds.
We had so many fun visitors in the woods last Friday.
Our expeditions this week have been focused on looking for animals (and evidence) of animals in winter.
The top of Mt. Everest is a perfect place to look for birds.
Trade!
Sometimes the benches turn into beds for sleeping bears.
snow suit twins
Leah's dad brought a kit from his work filled with animal pelts, skulls, and other artifacts. They were so much fun to explore!
building with tinker toys and blocks
Our ambulance now has lights, siren, horn, oxygen tanks, and tubing, and is ready to deliver sick babies to the hospital.
Building shelters for animals with birch bark and blocks.
We sorted animal cards according to whether they migrate, hibernate, stay active, or are "asleep/awake" during the winter. Kids were surprised to see how many animals stay active in the winter!
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