The Valentine party in the blue room was a blast thanks to the wonderful parents who supplied, well, everything! The children began decorating the room early in the week with garland, hearts and window stickers. They also started making valentines for Moms and Dads with traced and cut out hearts and lots of stickers. On Friday more decorations arrived and children who had not participated in the decorating earlier in the week were able to get their "hand prints" on the project. Soon 24 milar balloons arrived and the party took on a 3rd dimension as the kids cried out in glee. Games were made up on the spot as children dragged the balloons around the classroom amazed as they trailed behind them. They enjoyed making their valentine bags using stickers, hearts, and doilies. The most fun was had in playing "Mailman" and passing the valentines to each persons mail bag. The pizza was delicious and so were the peas and carrots. The heart shaped cake with oodles of whip cream and blueberries were pleasing to most all. It is safe to say a good time was had by all. Thank you parents for your generous help and gifts to the classroom!

Gardening

The preschoolers have been planting in the garden like crazy. Starting in November the class began planting bulbs out in front of the school. Over two weeks we planted over 170 flower bulbs! We should be seeing the results "pop" up soon.

On January 11th we began planting our spring garden. First we planted a strawberry hanging basket and a row of sweet peas. The sweat peas are already 6" high! About a week later the children dug 6" holes for potatoes. They dropped their seed potato carefully into each hole and buried them. Next we planted tomatoes and eggplant which are growing in the classroom to give them a headstart. Carrots were planted in front of the potatoes. The children worked hard to dig up the ground and mix in sand.

They are learning so many new things about measuring, like how far apart the seeds must go or how deep they must be planted. They are seeing the different varieties of seeds, feeling the textures of dirt, sand, seeds. water and sun on our skin. We are painting in the garden. We have even made signs for our garden. Stop by and visit soon.

Valentines Day Party Rescheduled

Dear Purple Room Parents,

I have had something come up, and will not be able to be in class on Friday the 11th, so I am postponing the Valentine's Day party until the next Friday, February 18th. Thank you so much everyone.

Kate

Mud Days

Mud Day every Tuesday and Friday. Bring an extra set of clothes and we will get changed before we come home. It will be so much mud… I mean fun!