I guess it depends on what part of North America you choose, the answer will be different, an early spring, or 6 more weeks of winter?
On Friday my students learned about Groundhog Day, a little bit about why we have a Groundhog Day and what the choices are, and why? Each student made a choice between option #1) Yes, the groundhog will see its shadow and there will be 6 more weeks of winter, and option #2) No, the groundhog will not see its shadow and spring will come early. Then they drew a picture of a groundhog. Some may have a shadow, some not! Ask them which option they chose and why?
Please follow up on our discussion with your child and decide which it will be? I know we are all hoping for an early spring, but the local forecast may indicate something entirely different!
Jung Hei Fat Choy
Also on Friday my students were introduced to a story about the "Cat and the Rat"- a story about how the Emperor of China chose what animal would be selected for each month of the Chinese calendar. Each student chose one of the animals,drew it, then printed the name of the animal. This was followed by students' decorating a lantern to help celebrate the Chinese New Year. Thank you to David for bringing all of our class members special tokens of "happiness and prosperity" which he shared for the Chinese New Year. This was very generous and helps us all have a better understanding of his culture.
If anyone would like to bring to attention any special holiday, or celebration within their own culture, please feel free to contact me so we can discuss how we can share this with the class.
The next week ahead
This week we will be exploring the letter "Rr'" so keep on encouraging your child to bring things from home that start with the "letter of the week". This has become a favorite circle time activity and thank you to all who have helped your child to think "outside of the box" and bring original items each day!
TOPA time is here! All parents received a letter home on Friday. This will take place on Tuesday, 6-8 teachers in the school, including myself will take small groups of children and administer the test. It is something we are already doing in school-beginning letter sounds, and will not be anything new to your child.
*Please remember that Friday, February 7th is a Pro-D and that school is not in session!
Have a great week!
