This morning during circle time the children enjoyed the presentation of pumpkin addition. Understanding the concept of addition and identifying the symbol for it is an important skill for the children to become very comfortable with. Practicing addition at home with your child is an easy activity to incorporate.

This morning was our Yoga class. This class has been a trial class to see how the children react to it. I can tell you they have favorable reactions. Are they talking about it with you at home? If so, we would like to hear what they are saying about it.

Book orders are going home today. They will be in your child’s backpack and will be due Monday, Oct. 12.

Tomorrow is Jumpbunch class. Tennis shoes are the safest shoes for this class.

This morning during circle time the children were introduced to Color Box 2. This lesson is found in the Sensorial area and helps teach color recognition, color word recognition and the spelling of color words.

The word of the day from Soccer Shots is encouragement. The children practiced encouraging their team mates to do their best during their scrimmage game. Each child who participates in Soccer Shots received a new Soccer Jersey today. Please check your child’s backpack for it.

Tomorrow is Yoga and Chapel. Yoga begins at 9:00. Girls are encouraged to wear shorts under their dress. Chapel begins at 10:30.

This morning during music class the children sang a song about new and old shoes. Mr. Jason brought in a harmonica which is a wind instrument. The children enjoyed guessing the different songs Mr. Jason played on the harmonica. Tiny the dinosaur made an appearance during music class. The children danced and sang a song about tacos with Tiny.

Tomorrow is Soccer Shots.

This morning during Jumpbunch class the children used a lot of focus and body control to play squishy ball. As you can see in their faces they were determined to keep the ball bouncing on the paddle.

Our lesson this morning was the Apple tree. This lesson helps reinforce or teach counting quantity to 20 and recognition of numerals through 20.

Tomorrow is picture day for the following children. Pictures may begin as early as 8:30.

Caleb, Sarah, Alexandra and Sophie

Tomorrow is also dance class.

Ah, Yoga. What a great way to begin our morning. Yoga class is Wed. mornings beginning at 9:00. Ask your child to show you the Yoga positions they are learning.

During chapel the children heard the story, A Seed of Faith. You can continue this learning experience at home by doing some of the activities found on the Family Information paper that is being sent home with your child today.

Tomorrow is Jumpbunch class. Tennis shoes are the safest shoes for this class.