Why buy toys???

This morning I had a box in my room when my little friends came in.  They saw it and went to it immediately.  They thought it was a "firetruck."  Then they decided it needed a steering wheel.  One of the children suggested they draw one then went to get crayons.  When more friends came in they ALL wanted to drive in the "firetruck."  We had to go ask Roger for another box!  These boxes kept the children engaged for a big chunk of the morning.  They talked, problem solved, drew things on the firetrucks (tires, hoses, etc), and sang the "Firetruck song" that we learned during fire safety week.  Even children that do not usually like to color/draw colored by their own choice.

What a FUN morning!!!

Conference Week

I am not having formal conferences for my children this fall.  I have met with many families recently or will be in the next couple of months so it is not necessary to double up.  Please know that I like to call families if there are concerns in the classroom with their child.  If you have not heard from me there is a great chance that your child is doing just fine and moving on their way to meeting their goals.  I will be in the building both evenings of conferences so please stop by and see me if you have specific questions to discuss.

Reminders:

There will be no school on Monday or Friday next week. 

October 31-November 3

Target Vocabulary: Idea, Problem, costume

We read this story last year in November but it is truly one of my favorites.  This year we are focusing on different vocabulary and story elements though.  We are talking about the turkey having a problem and trying to come up with ideas to help him solve his problem (He does not want Farmer Jake to eat him for Thanksgiving).  He dresses up in costumes pretending to be different farm yard animals.  In the end, he wears a "pizza delivery" costume and brings a pizza to the family for Thanksgiving!  Super cute story that the children LOVE!