Ms. Bonanno's Preschool Class
2024 - 2025

 

December 2024

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Dear Parents,

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I hope you and your family had a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving. In November, the children made Native American headbands and Pilgrim hats they wore at our Thanksgiving Feast. We read books, sang songs, and played some fun games.

For a fun Thanksgiving activity, both parents and children decorate their own apple turkey. We used real apples and various colors of cheerios for the turkey feathers. 

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Reading:

In December, we will review all our Letter Friends that we have learned so far since September. This month, the children will meet, Mr. S, with his super socks, Mr. V. with his violet velvet vest, and Ms. E, who likes to exercise. The children have been introduced to uppercase and lowercase letters and their sounds. Social Studies: In November, the children learned about Thanksgiving, the Pilgrims, Native Americans, and Election Day. We learned about the Pilgrims journey to America, and the First Thanksgiving with the Native Americans who became friends with the Pilgrims.

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For election day, the children voted for their favorite cookies and dropped their votes in our voting box. We learned where the president lives, and concluded this unit with several crafts. We sang various songs, and read books all pertaining to Thanksgiving, and election day. This month, we will be learning about Hanukkah, and Christmas. We will learn how each of these holidays are celebrated, read books, sings songs, dance to holiday music, and play some fun games to celebrate. 

 

Art and Cooking: In November, we created various art projects to go along with Thanksgiving. and Election Day. This month, we will continue to create individual and expressive art projects related to Hanukkah and Christmas. For our Thanksgiving Feast, the children helped prepare mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie in a cup. This month, the children will be whipping something delicious for Hanukkah, and Christmas.

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Math and Science: 
For math, we are still working on counting 1-5. We will continue to learn and understand quantities and how many are in a group. We will be working on finding 1 more and what number comes next. For science, we explored the human body. The children had fun learning about the human body, and how it works. We learned how important our body parts are to us, and how each part works. This month, we will explore weather, and conduct science experiments relating to this unit. We will learn various forms of weather such as rain, snow. clouds, wind and tornados. 

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Character Counts: 
GENEROSITY-We will discuss how we can help our friends and how we can help others by being generous. Our class will be donating toys to: "ReesSpecht Life" ' to boys and girls who are in need. A letter will be sent home with more information on how you can donate. 

 

Color of the Month: 
BLUE-Will be celebrated on: Thursday, December 5th and Friday, December 6th Please have your child wear something blue on these days.

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Author of the Month: Jan Brett-We will read many of her books in class. 

 

Shape of the Month: TRIANGLE 

 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS: 

• Dec. 5th & Dec. 6th:  Color of the month BLUE

• Dec. 12 & Dec. 13:  BOOK EXCHANGE/HOLIDAY PARTY PAJAMA DAY Wear your PJ"S to school (no slippers/only sneakers)

  • I promised the children we would have a pajama day)

• Dec. 17th, & Dec. 18th:  (UGLY SWEATER DAYS)

• Dec. 20th: Wear your favorite holiday (head band)

• NO SCHOOL-DECEMBER 23rd, - JANUARY 2ND, 2025

 

If you have any question or concerns, please email me at: abonanno@laurelhillschool.org 

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Happy Holidays to you and your family, and stay safe! 

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Warmly. Ms. Bonanno