A Circle Of Friends

This week we discussed how to make friends and keep them. We also made a digital book about friendships called "A Circle of Friends". After we wrote the story, the children took photos and we incorporated them into our book. On the computer, the children watched as I typed each child's part of the story. Young children's concept of print is a good predictor of later reading, writing, and spelling ability.

YOU'VE GOT MAIL

What did the letter say to the stamp? "Stick with me and you'll go places".

 Since we are learning about friendships, I had the children make postcards for their classmates in our new Post Office. We discussed why we give cards to others and how it feels to receive a card. Using markers, colors, and stickers the boys and girls decorated their postcards. When they were done we discussed how the postal system works, from the mailbox to the sorting office to the letter which arrives at their mailbox. After sorting our mail by names, the children delivered postcards to the student's cubby. We also sent real postcards through our school mailbox so friends could receive them at home. Having a post office dramatic play area in our classroom offers a variety of opportunities for working together, writing and sending notes and learning how mail is delivered. While our students are sorting, transporting, and sending packages, they are building language skills while working and playing together.

We had a special visit from the Fire Department and they taught the children about fire safety. Preston had a race with one of the Firefighters to see who could get ready first. It was wonderful to hear the children cheer him on. What a Great visit!

September is Hunger Awareness month and we wanted to help. Each child decorated a box to collect food. We placed the 21 boxes around campus to encourage people to donate. I’m proud to say we filled all 21 boxes. This is twice the amount from last year.