Just smell that Gingerbread!

Ready for reindeer!

Reindeer, snowmen, gingerbread houses and elves all add up to lots of anticipation and fun! The highlight this week was making gingerbread houses- so much candy! Thanks to those who helped out and sent in ingredients! Everyone was very creative with their candy choices on their houses and yards!

Smiles all around!

Candy breaks too!

Slather on the frosting!

Wait 'til you see my idea!

Now for the roof!

Rows of candy on the roof tops!

Look at my finished house!

So much fun!

We also made bead candy canes and reindeer sticker cards...

String red and white beads

Making cards together!

Thanks big sister!

Speaking of reindeer, we learned all about the deer family this week and how they adjust to each season in the year. We learned the difference between white tailed deer and wild reindeer, and know that they all shed their antlers in the winter. Wouldn't it be awesome to find some on a woods walk?!

Reindeer texts

We performed several Reader's Theater plays this week too, and our last visiting readers headed off to the kindergarten wing to read to former teachers.

Ready to Fly play

The Three Little Kittens play

The Tuneful Tiger Singers performed in our class

Career Day school spirit theme

Pro athletes Career day

As if we didn't already have enough excitement this week, we also had school spirit week with chances to dress up in holiday colors, career outfits, pajamas, and snowball white clothes!

Cozy Pajama Day

Fun head gear!

                                                     Then we just dressed for fun:          

 You should have heard the cries of delight when the kids all            opened gifts of a book while eating gingerbread cookies and          watching The Snowman today!

New books!

Well, the week wouldn't have been complete without every sort of excitement, so a couple of loose teeth fell out, adding to the surprises. We also had a birthday celebration today for Maggie, who will turn 7 during vacation!

Wishing you all safe, healthy, and fun holidays this coming week!
Mrs. Dagley