11-12 - Autumn theme

Today was another great day.  We had a lot of fun creating things for the season.  I didn't get very many pictures today because we were just too busy.  We started our day outside.  The weather is getting quite cold so please send your child in a jacket or a coat.  We will be playing outside every day so it is important that they dress for that.  Thanks!
After circle time we read stories about fall and then came over to the table.  We made caramel apples!  If you have never tried caramel apple wraps, you definitely should!  They are so easy and fun.  The main point of the apples is that they were to take them home and share them with you.  This whole month has an underlying "sharing" theme.

 I loved this because they were able to do it almost completely autonomously.  The only thing they really needed help on was the stick and wrapping it in plastic to take home.  I love projects like this that can really build their confidence.

 We had so much fun making them.  If you happened to get a picture of eating it with them, I would love a copy of that for the blog.  Thanksgiving really is about sharing.  I love it!

 While we waited for the caramel to soften in the warm oven we colored Thanksgiving pictures.  Some like to color and others are done in 2 seconds so I always tell them that they can finish at home.

 We had time for centers, played a thanksgiving picnic game, and in individual learning we made turkeys with our hands.  I think they turned out absolutely darling!

We had snack, played outside, created another "hand" craft and had a great time with each other.

We have been having some behavior issues that the picture chart is not solving so I decided to implement some positive reinforcement.  I will be choosing one student each day to celebrate.  The student who demonstrates the best behavior will receive a sticker ribbon.  I understand that this may cause some tears at first but I am hoping that it will be more of an incentive.  I will make sure that every single student is honored by the time school ends.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me privately.  Thanks!

Miss Becca