The children are back in class after the holiday break, and they are ready for more learning.
In December, the children learned about Christmas. We made lots of decorations and gifts for the parents. The children enjoyed a visit from Santa and had pictures taken with him. We also had a successful cookie exchange and a special Christmas program for all classes. The children presented gifts to their parents, and received a special gift from me to celebrate the giving of Christmas.
Please limit the violence your children see on TV or in video games. Have them play with constructive toys.
Math Games on the Spot: Make a Pattern
Fold a 4-by-8-inch strip of construction paper into thirds, and place it in a paper bag. Add seasonal die-cut shapes, such as leaves, trees, pumpkins and stars. Based on children’s ability to create patterns, you might use one shape in several colors, several shapes in all the same color, or several shapes in different colors.
Ask the children to unfold the paper strip and place it horizontally on a table. Have them then use the shapes in the bag to create patterns on the strips (ABAB-AABB-ABC and so on). If desired, glue the beginning of the pattern to several paper strips and place in the bag. Children can then use the shapes to continue the patterns.
Desert Rose Preschool at Las Sendas is located at the Trailhead Members Club. A private preschool for Las Sendas children only, it operates all year long, with classes for ages 3 to 5. The preschool offers half day, plus the Lunch Bunch, until 1 p.m., and full-day sessions until 3 p.m. Limited registration currently is being accepted. Registration for next fall will be held in March.
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