Good afternoon Cedar families, This week Dogwood and Cedar learned about winter celebrations, specifically Hanukah and Kwanzaa.  The children discussed different celebrations that they may remember such as birthdays.  The children read books about families and winter including Make a …

Good afternoon Cedar families, This week Dogwood and Cedar learned about winter animals.  The children talked about animals sleeping and hiding during the winter.  The children sang different versions of songs they already know such as “The Bears are Marching,” …

Good afternoon Cedar families, This week we learned about winter!  The children learned the signs for “snow” and “cold” as well as learned the words in Spanish.  The children sang “If all of the Snowflakes . . .,” “Frosty, the …

Good afternoon Cedar families, This week Dogwood and Cedar learned about stone soup.  The children discussed friendship and kindness.  The children sang “Make New Friends,” “The More we get Together,” “Skidamarink,” and “You are my Sunshine.”  The children read Some …

Good afternoon Cedar families, This week in Cedar we learned about extended families!  The children learned a finger play called “The Family” and some songs about grandparents sung to familiar tunes.  The children also sang “The Thumbkins,” and “Grandma’s Glasses.”  …

Good afternoon Cedar families, This week Cedar and Dogwood children learned about manners.  The children reviewed the signs for “please,” “thank you,” and “you’re welcome.”  Many of the children have been using the signs for “please” and “thank you” for …

Good afternoon Cedar families, This week in Dogwood and Cedar was all about pumpkins!  The children read Ten Orange Pumpkins, The Itsy Bitsy Pumpkin, Marley and the Runaway Pumpkin, and This Pumpkin.  The children sang “Five Little Pumpkins,” “I’m a …

Good afternoon Cedar families, This week Dogwood and Cedar learned about fall colors.  The children read Orange, A Rainbow of my Own, Good-Bye Summer, Hello Fall, I Know It’s Autumn, and a favorite; I Love Fall.  The children sang and …

Good afternoon Cedar families, This week Dogwood and Cedar learned about scarecrows and fall animals.  The children looked at pictures of baby animals and listened to animal sounds.  The children sang “I’m a Little Scarecrow,” “If You’re Happy and You …

Good afternoon Cedar families, This week Dogwood and Cedar continued to learn about harvest time.  The children read Harvest Time, This Pumpkin, I Love Fall, and An Owl.  The children sang “Five Little Pumpkins,” “I’ve been working on the Railroad,” …