Thanksgiving Break is nearly upon us! Our class has been sharing and learning about each others’ families, traditions, and communities as well as the holidays that some of our friends celebrate, including the American Holiday of Thanksgiving. This has given us an opportunity to discuss different people and things that are important to us, what we are thankful for, and ways we can show our gratitude. Students helped to decorate our turkey bulletin board with some feathers depicting what we are thankful for.
We have also been learning about food groups and making healthy food selections using the “On My Plate” guide (some of you may remember the older version called “The Food Pyramid.”) Food also plays an important role in many different cultures and traditions, and often specific foods are associated with different holidays and traditions as well. Are there foods that hold important meaning in your family? Are there certain foods you only eat, or like to eat, at different times of the year or to mark different events? Do you have a special food/treat your family might like to share with the class? We would love for you to return our parent survey and hear from any families who may be interested in visiting our classroom to share a tradition that is important to you and your child during the months of November, December, and January!
One thing many of us are grateful for is the beautiful land around the school that offers us so many opportunities to be outdoors and play and explore. I have included a few pictures of some of our outdoor adventures from the last few weeks.
And a few other pictures from the last few weeks to enjoy below too! Including a few from Book Character Day!
