THANKFUL

Today we made a turkey poster and collected pictures of things for which we are thankful. The children really participated well in this activity. We also took a walk and were able to spend some time watching construction going on across from Phelps Grove Park...this was a highlight of course.
Our main meal today was teriyaki stir fry with broccoli, carrots, and tofu over organic brown basmati rice. Another wonderful day spent peacefully outside enjoying the many gifts nature so graciously gives.

Late Autumn Circle time:

The wind is blowing to and fro,
The leaves are falling down,
The winter's snow is on its way,
The light of day is gone

I'm the wind, I breeze and blow, Mm...Mm
Listen, listen, how I whisper,
In the tree, listen to me

Here comes the squirrel on scampering feet
Looking for acorns and nuts to eat.

Little chipmunk scurries away
Through the leaves so red and gay
Where will he go for winter's rest?
In his cozy little nest.

In the autumn garden, whirling winds a blow,
Leaves are dancing, prancing, dancing, sink to rest below
Sleep now till the spring time brings new birth

Green Day

Today was green day.
Thanks to everyone who brought in green fruits and vegetables.
We had a good assortment including kiwis, pears, broccoli, celery, and zucchini!
Other activities included cleaning up trash, playing color I Spy, hanging an Earth poster in the playroom, starting felt balls, and designing with connectors.
These days have been full of lots of outside work times.
Stories include The Story Quilt
The Napping House
Baby Bear's Big Dreams
All the Colors of the Earth
We are focusing on thankfulness these next few weeks and trying to encourage a heart of gratitude and giving. We will be making family trees, a blessing basket, and collecting pictures of things for which we are thankful. Our story times will reflect these themes as well and we'll start off by working with the story The Giving Tree.
Thankful for all of you....

Lantern Walk Highlights

Our Lantern Walk was a very special evening of gathering together with the children that is sure to be remembered for a long time. We started outside in the backyard with singing and eating warm pumpkin bread and quietly watched a mini play on the deck about St. Martin. Lantern songs followed and then each child carefully walked up to put a little candle in their lantern and we were soon off on our walk around the neighborhood. What a joy it was to watch these dear friends riding together in strollers, then take off side by side to run through the leaves along the sidewalk. Our time ended with many big jumps into the leaf pile in the front yard, a huge ring-around-the-rosy, and our goodbye song.
Thankyou to all who joined us and if you were lucky enough to catch any photos, please email them to me so that I can post more here.