The children have enjoyed learning about Egypt this semester. We're planning to study ancient Greece and Rome next semester. This week we're planning to learn about holiday customs in Egypt, Greece, and Rome. We will create Christmas cards like the children in Egypt. We will sing Christmas carols for the other class and receive sweets and coins like the children in Greece. The children will make a wreath to represent Italy and we might just have a surprise visit from La Befana!
In Music we're planning to sing Jingle Bell songs and practice rhythms with our jingle bell bracelets.
In Phonics/Language we will listen to The Wild Christmas Reindeer (book,tape) by Jan Brett. We will review our letters A through K and play a game called "Jump on the J and kick it to the K" with a ball. We will also read The Polar Express and The Gingerbread Man.
In Bible we will read from Luke 2 and read "Angels Tell Jesus' Birth", "Shepherds Visit Baby Jesus", and "Wise Men Give Their Gifts".
Our Christmas Party will be at 2:30 this Thursday. If you're planning to bring goodies, please bring enough for 14 children. Christmas break begins next week, and school resumes on Monday, January 2. Have a wonderful holiday!
