Merry Christmas to All!!

We had our Holiday Party on Thursday the 16th...we enjoyed our favorite pizza and then decorated our very own gingerbread houses. The kids all brought in some candy to share with each other for the houses. Each one turned out so cute, not to mention--we can even eat them!! We all had a fun time exchanging gifts too. I wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

Railroad Park Field Trip

Today we went to ride the train at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. It was a beautiful day outside too! We enjoyed some cookies and milk in the park, road the carousel, hopped on the train, had a picnic lunch, and played on the playground...it was a fun packed day!

Our Thanksgiving Feast

We made Native-American vests and headbands to wear to our feast.

The whole group having our feast...turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, rolls, juice, and apple crumb pie.

Paige, Kate and Carly feasting.

Kaden, Mitchell, and Michael feasting.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES!!!

Turkey Time!

From Top Left, Clockwise...six Little Turkeys: Carly, Kaden, Kate, Paige, Kenzie, and Mitchell.

October Sharing Bag Pumpkins

Here are the pumpkins that each of the kids took home to decorate...aren't they so cute? Picture (top left to right, clockwise): Mitchell, Paige, Kaden, Kate, Michael, Kenize, and Carly.

Happy Halloween!!!

Today was our Halloween Party! Here we have Kaden, Michael, and Mr. Shivers:Kenzie enjoying a cupcake:Carly carefully selecting the perfect cupcake:Paige going down the slide with the skeleton's head (part of our skeleton scavenger hunt):Kate, Carly, Kaden, Mitchell, Michael, Paige, and Kenzie completing the skeleton scavenger hunt:A bunch of mummies (Kate, Carly, Michael, Mitchell, and Paige):Kate doing the Candy Corn Race:

Mitchell enjoying the Candy Corn Race:
HAVE A FUN AND SAFE HALLOWEEN!!

Ghosts!

Today we had a ghost lollipop for snack! And then we made our very own ghosts out of tissue paper. The kids are saying "BOO" in the picture below. Halloween is such a fun time of year!!

The Great Pumpkin Patch!

Today we went on a field trip to the Tolmachoff Farms for a visit to the pumpkin patch. We also went through the corn maze, jumped in the corn kernel box, played with the animals in the petting zoo, took a ride on the train, rode the tractor bikes, and found the perfect pumpkins in the pumpkin patch. What a FUN day!!

Four Itsy Bitsy Spiders

Paige, Michael, Kaden and Kate wearing their spider hats that we made today (before the major storm hit!!). We had fun singing 'The Itsy Bitsy Spider' too...which was perfect for our rainy day today.

F is for Fox

Check out these cute little foxes...Kate, Mitchell, Michael, and Paige wearing their fox masks.

Mini Field Trip to See the Horses

Today we went over to Nanie's house to visit our horse friends, Jazz and Willie. We had a fun time learning more about horse safety as well as how to take good care of a horse. We even gave Willie a bath and gave them both some cookies!Here we have Carly, Kaden, Paige, Kate, Michael and Mitchell hanging out by the hay for the horses.First, we enjoyed a picnic lunch...in the shade since it was so HOT!!! Paige giving Willie a KISS!Kate's turn to give Willie a kiss too! Carly giving Willie a sponge bath!

Mitchell petting Willie on her nose!
Michael takes a turn giving Willie a sponge bath.

We look forward to visiting our horse friends again someday!

Ms. Jen's B-Day Party!!

Well, lucky me...I got to celebrate my birthday with lots of my little friends!! We had a yummy pizza lunch from #1 Brothers. And of course, some cupcakes made from Kate and Kenzie with Daddy's help. Michael brought a fabulous cake and cupcakes that he made with his family. Thank you very much for the nice little gifts too. I am one lucky teacher!!

A New Preschool Friend!

Today we had our new friend, Paige join us for our preschool. She will be coming on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We are very excited to have a full group of girls and boys! And as you can tell from the picture, they are having a FUN time eating lunch together. Welcome, Paige!

Our Two New Friends!!

Kenzie, Mitchell, Carly, Kate, Kaden and Michael are welcoming our two new friends...look closely on the floor in front of the kids. Meet Simon James Alexander Ragsdale the Third (Kate's tortoise) and Myrtle (Kenzie's tortoise). Mr. Steve was so kind to bring them home today and at this point, we've decided to keep them as the newest members of the family...as long as our preschool friends are going to help take good care of them.

Here they are playing in the backyard after their first bath. Good luck trying to see who is who. Hint: Myrtle is smaller than Simon...barely! I hope our new friends bring many smiles to all of us!

Welcome Back To Preschool!!

Our school year is off to a great start. We have been having fun getting to know each other, learning the routines, playing with our friends, making friendship bread, enjoying arts and crafts and so much more. This year we have 3 girls and 3 boys...Kenzie, Ms. Jen, Michael, Kaden, Mitchell, Carly, and Kate (pictured above from top left). I am looking forward to all the fun and new things we are going to learn! Here's to a great school year!