Themes of the Week (In addition to Montessori Work Time)
12/01 Christmas around the World
- Taking a look at the Christmas traditions in Mexico, France, Germany, Italy, and England
- The legend of the Poinsettia, tradition of the Christmas Tree, Le Reveillon (traditional Christmas Eve meal) and many other traditions.
- How to say “Merry Christmas” in different languages
Afternoon group lesson: Ms. Ashley will be offering crafts, games and activities to enhance the children’s understanding of traditions around the world.
12/08 All about giving.
- This week we will be doing a variety of activities that teach the children about the act
- of giving. These activities include: wants vs. needs collage, a giving circle time
- activity, the construction on a “lovie” blanket and sending it to Children’s Hospital,
- talking about the importance of donations and lastly, we will be writing and drawing
- letters to send to a nursing home.
Afternoon group lesson: Ms. Ashley will be providing a variety of holiday crafts.
12/15 Holiday Crafts
- We have planned fun Christmas themed crafts and activities (Letters to Santa, Gingerbread houses, Reindeer hats and much more!)
- Ashley will be focusing on making holiday ornaments, telling classic Christmas stories, and having fun at movie & PJ day!
Christmas Show Rehearsal (not a dress rehearsal)
Wednesday, December 17th 6:00– 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Hgh School
431 Stow Ave. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Christmas Show
December 19th 6:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls High School
431 Stow Ave. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
** All students arrive by 6:00pm
** Doors will open at 6:00pm
12/22— 1/4 Christmas Break—School Resumes Monday January 5th
Things to do at Home this Month to reinforce our themes:
- Make cookies together. Deliver them to your friends, families and neighbors.
- Practice the spirit of giving or donation.
- Sing Christmas Songs together!