We are well into our month of December. Our Christmas Tree is filling up fast with handmade ornemants and paper chains. We are singing Christmas carols and ringing bells. This holiday time is a special time of year when we really focus on being more helpful, more kind and thoughtful of others. As I've been observing the childrens activities I have noticed they are a light with the Christmas spirit as they are taking extra care to prepare thier work for the next child, help a friend, or happily volunteer for extra jobs.
GIFT EXCHANGE THURS. DECEMBER 17th:
In the spirit of giving we are planning a Christmas Gift Exhange for our last day of school in December. Each child will draw a name of a friend and then bring a wrapped gift for them to our Party. We do not mean this to be a big expense please do not spend more than 1-3$ on a gift. We just want each child to experience the thrill of giving. This activity makes each child feel part of our class family and fosters friendships.
HOLIDAYS ARE FUN TO ME
LIGHTS ARE ALL AROUND.
SPECIAL SONGS CAN FILL THE AIR
WITH A LOVELY SOUND.
YUMMY FOODS THAT GRANDMA MAKES
SNOW ON EVERY TREE
BUT HAVING FIRENDS AND FAMILY NEAR
MEANS "HOLIDAY" TO ME!
FUN FACTS ABOUT SANTA!:
Saint Nicholas is the patron saint for children. He lived in Myra(now the country of Turkey) in the 4th century. He was a bishop and a very generous man. There are many stories about Saint Nicholus throughout Europe and even in the United States. He is called...ST. Nikolaus or Sinterklaas, Kris Cringle, Father Christmas and Santa Clause. He was said to have ridden a horse around at night leaving presents in childrens shoes or at thier doorsteps. The example of giving that Saint Nicholas started is still alive today as children all over the world are left gifts from Santa every year.
