Samuel Morey Preschool: December 3

This week, we learned about winter and some December holidays! On Monday, we did a science experiment to find out whether snow would melt faster on the window sill or on a table in the middle of the classroom. First, the students made predictions which we made into a graph. Then, we placed the bowls full of snow in each of the locations and waited for them to melt. It took almost all day, but after rest time we noticed that the snow by the window sill had melted faster! We had a discussion about why we thought that had happened, and the students concluded that it must have been the heat from the heater by the window and the sun that had melted the snow. We also learned about Hanukkah on Monday since it was the first day. We read stories and learned how to play dreidel! On Tuesday, we continued to learn and read about Hanukkah. Mr Matt shared his own family traditions with us and brought some books and dreidels from his home to share with us! On Wednesday, we learned about winter and read “Owl Moon” and “Bright Snow, White Snow”. We also did an impromptu science experiment when a student found a thick chunk of ice on the playground. We took the ice inside and placed it in a bowl, and we also got a bowl full of snow. The students each made predictions about whether the ice or the snow would melt faster, and a few hours later we found the the snow had melted faster since it was less tightly packed together than the ice. On Thursday, we learned about Saint Nicholas Day which is celebrated throughout Europe and in a few other places around the world. On Saint Nicholas Day, good chileren receive gifts and treats in their boots from Saint Nicholas while they are sleeping. During rest time, Saint Nicholas left gifts and treats in the students’ boots which was quite an exciting surprise when they woke up! We also had music class with Mr Norm and Mrs Jen and we got to visit kindergarten to play with them during choice time! It was a very fun and exciting day! On Friday, we took a trip to the library and had a very fun story time with Mrs Samantha where the students created their own “disco ball” ornaments! Next week, we will learn about Santa Lucia day and read various versions of the Gingebread Man story! We will also have our winter craft even on Thursday!