Journal Pride and Winter Fun Day

We started this morning picking out the journal entry we were most proud of.  Every child had to explain to me why they picked a particular entry.  The reasons were wonderful:  I liked the picture, I wrote the word "and", I used spaces and a period.  Kindergarten writing is making great progress!

Winter Fun Day took place next.  The kids had a blast first outside and then inside.  Winter Fun Day is put on by PIE, and they put together amazing activities for the kids.  So many parents were here hosting sled races up and down the hill, throwing noodles through hoops, digging for treasure, painting snow, having sack races, etc... Then inside the kids could make art from recycled boxes, pinecone bird feeders, bracelets, bookmarks, play hopscotch and musical hoops.  It might be a "fun day," but I saw so much social learning taking place today.  Kids were listening to and following directions, taking turns, picking up, using their creativity, and practicing manners with the adults.  Many thanks to PIE for creating such a wonderful experience for the entire school.