Wednesday

What a busy day we've had! This morning started off with Holly reading two stories to us during our Literacy time. She read Annie and the Wild Animals and Gingerbread Baby, both written and illustrated by Jan Brett. We then had fruit break and recess just before our Early Learner music class with Kim. Then, we went to Tulie's class for a special holiday activity. I read The Borrowed Hanukkah Latkes by Linda Glaser and Nancy Cote. This story is about a family who is gathering together to celebrate Hanukkah and eat latkes. Throughout the story, a little girl named Rachel is send next door to borrow ingredients. She asks the neighbor each time she goes over to come celebrate with them, but she denies her invitation. Later in the story, the neighbor finally gives in and has Rachel and her family over to celebrate Hanukkah.

We had a couple different stations going on in the room - one of them, the children worked with Tulie in adding ingredients to our mixing bowl to make the latkes. I've put a copy of the recipe in each child's folder today. The recipe we used is from the book we read, and worked out great! The other station in the room was a beading station to make Hanukkah bracelets. Several of the students have managed to keep them on throughout the afternoon! We then had recess and lunch. Today was pizza day - many students also had packed lunch and chose to eat the pizza. Thus, many of their packed foods will return home this afternoon. We had a great day and will continue more Hanukkah celebrations tomorrow with our buddies. 

Thanks again to everyone for sending in hats and/or mittens for our Mitten Tree. It is getting so full we can barely see the lights on it! I appreciate everything you do!!!