Week Sixteen--All Aboard!

Theme: Christmas

Letter: J

J is for Jasmine

J is for Jaguar
J is for Jewel
J is for Jurassic, Jackrabbits, & Jupiter

Writing: Practiced J & j. We think J looks like a fish hook & little j is fishing underneath the water.

Snacks:

• White Chocolate dipped pretzels with sprinkles, apple slices, & fruit leather
• "Jack Frost" Snowman Donuts
• Sugar Cookies
• S'mores
• Jam & Bread
  

Polar Express Adventure: Jammie day at school is a favorite one for all! After everyone arrived at school and had decorated a treat bag, we presented a ticket and then boarded the train. We snuggled in our warm blankets & sat on our pillows. Some of our adventures include:

• Reading The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
• Wrapping Station to wrap your Christmas Presents
• We explored the music car where we played Silent Night on Bell Pipe Chimes
• Ice Fishing--Fished for prizes
• Jingle Bells--Each child received a bell and then we danced to Jingle Bells
• We paused to sing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
• We ate in the dining car. Snacks were served along with a hot chocolate bar including marshmallows, candy canes, & whipped cream.

Books:

• There was no Snow on Christmas Eve by Pam Munoz Ryan
• Max's Christmas by Rosemary Wells
• Letter "J" related Nursery Rhymes (Jack Be Nimble, Jack & Jill,....)
  

Music & Movement:

• Jingle Bells
• Mary, Mary
• We Wish You a Merry Christmas
• Silent Night
• Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
  

Art: Jingle Bell Jewelry & Treat Bag Decorating

Birthday Girl Parade: