Dear parents, 

Dear Parents!

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Newsletter week 49

Dear Peacocks parents,

 

Please read the important information about Nobel day and Lucia.

 

In January we will start our theme ‘changes’ beginning with the book of the hungry caterpillar. For this we will already start collecting plastic bottle caps in all different colors and sizes.

We will make a big caterpillar and butterfly with it.

We would to ask you to save them for us and leave them with us or in your child’s locker.

Thanks for your help!

 

Our learning:

Monday:

Today we started the themes for this and next week; Nobel day and Lucia.

In circle time Corrie talked about our Nobel project and about Alfred Nobel.

 

After that we practiced the Lucia songs and we talked about how many days it is until christmas.

To make it visual for the children, to be able to count and to understand the concept of time we have an Advent calendar that we will discuss every day till christmas break. All children will open one day, through  potluck we will decide who will open a box every day.

 

The group was divided in three groups; Nobel day with Corrie, Christmas drawing, and draw and cut out all parts of a christmas tree and glue them on a paper in the right order.

 

In the afternoon the children played outside and finished their drawings/christmas tree.

 

We have been working on the following Lpfö goals:

* Feel a sense of participating and create a feeling and respect for other cultures

* Develop their creative abilities

 

Tuesday:

Corrie talked a lot about Alfred Nobel, who he was, what he did and all the different prizes.

Besides counting the days on the calendar we also have as many beads as days left in a box.

 

We printed out different Christmas/winter drawings that the children could color in.

In the morning the children made a christmas shape out of salt dough. They could choose a sled, gingerbread man, snowman, reindeer, christmas tree. After making the shape they went in the oven. Friday we will paint them so they can go in the christmas tree at home.

 

After lunch they went outside and finished the drawings.

 

We have been working on the following Lpfö goals:

* Develop their creative abilities and the ability to convey impressions

* Develop their interest in the written and spoken language

 

Wednesday:

In circle time we practiced the Lucia songs together with Olga who joined us today.

The cockatoos went around the school to give everybody hugs for their piece Nobel prize.

 

In the math and construction room the children did three activities. Talk about the history of Nobel day with Olga, make a Santa by coloring in, cutting out and pasting it on a paper so it becomes a Real Santa and draw in their drawing book or color in in a snowman.

 

We have been working on the following Lpfö goals:

* Develop their mathematical skills and understanding of space

* Develop their curiosity and enjoyment, as well as their ability to play and learn

 

Thursday:

Today we welcomed Robert, he lived in England and will be in the Peacocks with us.

We practiced the Lucia train outside with the whole school! We will practice this next week every day at 9.15.

 

In circle time Corrie did a recap about Alfred Nobel. The children now know a lot about him now!

 

In the Math and construction room the children could play with the blocks, lego, draw and make paper christmas balls.

After lunch we went outside together with the Flamingoes. When we came inside the children wanted to finish their drawings and the children who did not make a Santa, made one then.

 

We have been working on the following Lpfö goals:

* Develop their curiosity and enjoyment, as well as their ability to play and learn

* Develop their abilities to express themselves in many ways such as art and play

 

Friday:  

In the morning Asma did several racing activities, with the children who wanted to join, outside. They had lots of fun and practiced teamwork and their motor skills.

 

In the art room the children painted the christmas tree hangers. When they are finished and dry they will bring it home.

Also the children colored in a christmas tree and several other drawings. Also they could play with the beads and play dough.

 

In small groups Corrie has done the physics experiment with the laser pointer for the Nobel day.

 

We have been working on the following Lpfö goals:

*Develop their motor skills. Ability to coordinate, awareness of their own body, as well as an understanding of the importance of maintaining their own health and well being.

*Develop their ability to play and learn

*Develop their creative abilities

 

Important dates:

December 10th: Nobel day celebration lunch (all children will come in black tie)

December 12th: Lucia celebration from 15.00-17.00

December 15th: Staff meeting –  pre-school closes at 16.00

December 17th: Toy day

January 6th: Epiphany day – pre-school is closed

 

Important information:

Nobel: On Wednesday December 10th it is Nobel day. The Peacocks are working on getting the Nobel prize for Physics.

We will have a Nobel lunch with the whole school and the dress code is black tie. We can not change all the children to their black tie outfits, but we can help them but on their tie or accessorize just before lunch.

 

Lucia: On Friday December 12th is it Lucia! We are already practicing the songs and the kids are discussing what to wear. They are welcome to bring Lucia clothes (f.ex. stjärngossar, tomte/santa, Gingerbread man or lucia) to school. We can get them dressed before we go outside to sing in the afternoon. BUT, please make sure the clothes are big enough to put over their jackets. Or tell your child they will have their clothes underneath.

-> We will practice the Lucia train outside at 9.15 with the whole school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

 

Movies: At the pre-school we watch different movies for special occasions with the children. These have to do with the season, traditions, our theme and for pedagogical purpose.

We would like to know who does not want their child to watch any of these movies so we can manage accordingly.

Please contact us about this before Wednesday 10th of December.

 

We have toyday every last Wednesday of the month. The children can bring one toy (game or toy to share) to school. The children and us try to take the best care of the toys but small toys may get lost. We kindly ask you to not give your child toys to school on the other days. Our next toyday will be on the 17st of December.

 

It is getting darker! When you pick up your child, make sure you tell the signing out person (yellow vest) that you picked up child as it is very difficult for this person to see everything that is happening in the yard.

Also it is important to tell the signing in person in the morning (yellow vest) if someone else is picking up your child.

 

We will be outside in all weather conditions. Please bring clothes for your children that are appropriate for the weather. We can not change the weather and we will be outside in snow, rain and sun, it is important that your child has warm and rain proof clothes to wear.

 

If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us or speak directly with us.

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