December 2019 – Newsletter – Warwick

Reminders

 

*SNCA will be closed the following days…

 

12/24 & 12/25

 

12/31 & 1/1

 

 

We want to wish all of our families a very Merry and Healthy Holiday season!

 

 

Infants–

 

Children are scientists from the moment they are born, using their senses to observe and gain knowledge about the world around them. We will encourage our older infants to actively experiment with and explore the physical properties of objects and substances-knocking down block towers and bouncing or rolling balls.  Younger infants will be exposed to materials of varying textures to be placed in their hands and bring the objects to their mouth.

 

Family Engagement–

 

As you get ready to enjoy your baby’s first holiday season, pay special attention to all of the new sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures the baby will experience.  The whole family will gain a new appreciation for the season by watching a baby be amazed by holiday lights for the first time.  Have a safe and happy holiday season!

 

 

Crawlers–

 

This month we will be working on learning the parts of the body.  We will be working on learning the parts of the body.  We will also be practicing our fine motor and early math skills by stacking and sorting cups.

 

Family Engagement–

 

This month we ask that your family make an ornament to help decorate our holiday tree!

 

 

Young Toddlers–

 

This month we will focus on fine motor development.  We will work with the children on developing muscle control, strength, and coordination.  We will also focus on social and emotional development as the children develop an awareness of themselves as an individual with unique thoughts and feelings.

 

Family Engagement–

 

This month we will be sending home a stocking for you to decorate with some pictures or magazine cut outs of your child’s favorite toys!  Please bring it back to us to display in our classroom.

 

 

Happy Birthday to… Charleston 12/5 and Ms. Maria 12/11

 

 

Older Toddlers–

 

This month we will be learning about all the different holidays we celebrate!  The children will gain awareness of how they relate to their family and community and recognize and respect similarities and differences in people.  We will continue to work on potty training!  Please make sure to bring in plenty of extra underwear and clothes for your child’s cubby!

 

Family Engagement–

 

Please make an ornament with your child at home and bring back for us to display on our Christmas tree!

 

 

Happy Birthday to… Ms. Tess 12/4

 

 

3’s Preschool

 

This month we will talk about the different holidays and traditions that we celebrate.  If there is a special tradition that you would like to share with the class, please see Ms. Kinza.  We will also focus on kindness to others.

 

Family Engagement

 

This month I will be sending home a book bag along with an activity for our families to do with your child.  Please bring it back for us to share during group time.

 

Special Event

 

We will be having a Christmas Party on 12/20.  We will be posting a sign-up sheet soon!

 

 

Happy Birthday to… Gideon 12/31

 

 

4’s Pre-K-

 

This month we will be learning about “Holidays Around the World”.  We will be traveling to different countries and learning how they celebrate Christmas.  We will also be learning Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Chinese New Year.  As we learn about traditions around the world, the children will gain awareness of how they relate to their family and community, and recognize and respect similarities and differences in people.

 

Family Engagement–

 

This month we will be having “mystery guests” join us in the classroom.  We are inviting our parents to be a “mystery guest” on any day of your choosing.  You can come in and share a story, do an activity, join us for a meal or just participate in our daily activities.  More details will be coming soon!

 

Special Event–

 

12/20 Holiday Party

Wear your pajamas to school!

 

 

 

K-Prep–

 

This month we will focus on cognitive development as the children’s skills increase, filtering impulses and sustaining attention on a task.  We focus on this goal to help the children learn to regulate themselves to sticking with an activity for longer periods of time so that they will be ready for the longer demands of attention in Kindergarten.  We will also focus on creative arts as the children gain an appreciation for the arts and explore their own creativity and interests in producing unique work.

 

 

Family Engagement–

 

Pay it forward!  Talk with your child about acts of kindness towards others in need.  Make a plan to help someone in need and follow through with your child’s help.

 

 

Special Events–

 

Holiday Party 12/20, more info to come!

 

 

Here’s to another great month of learning and fun!  Thank you for your continued help and support!