. . . ALMOST AN OCTOBER SONG . . .

Dear Families, Friends and Blog-Followers,

My apologies for not having blogged for the past couple of nights . . .

Once Liz Dolham begins teaching at our Center, we plan to, again, distribute daily reports for all of your children, at which point, blogging may be done a couple of times a week -- until then -- I am trying to blog with more frequency.

So . . . let us see . . .

Our "Dot Wall" is now complete, our "Multicultural Vine" is strung and our, (what will be, an interactive), Alphabet is hanging!!

Please enjoy the view in the front hallway, upon entering the School, on Monday morning.

Please note that tomorrow is both Arlington and Bedford Days, which should be much fun for all.

The early morning clay work was temporarily replaced by a wonderful combination of literacy toys, again, donated by Kelly and Alana -- thank you, both!!

Miss Downing, along with the Butterflies and the Puppies, have continued writing and illustrating their book, "The Royal Family" -- when it is complete, it will be placed in the classroom, and available, to children and their families, to read and enjoy.

Kel began teaching "My Mother is a Baker" -- for some, already a favorite song; discussed, with the children, our animal friends, living just outside, close to where we play; and, spent a great deal of time, with them, outdoors -- the bird feeders are up and full!! Kelly took out the hose, as well, mixed the water with the dirt, and allowed the children to have great fun, digging in the mud, which teaches scientific concepts, provides a sensory experience and encourages motor skill development.

Kevin, in his quest to respect nature, served as a "crossing guard" for a Daddy Long Legs, crossing our "bikepath" -- all of the riders stopped, to allow the spider to cross, safely -- good job, Butterflies and Puppies!!

I read one of our "big books": "What I Like About Me!!", written by Allia Zobel-Nolan and illustrated by Miki Sakamoto. When I finished the story, each child looked into the mirror and, with some help, noted one thing that makes him/her special, as described, below:

Defne and John Big brown eyes
Kirsten Freckles
Nyah Big Blue eyes
Juliana Naturally curly hair
Kevin "Dreamy" eyes
Philip Looks like his Daddy
Nicky Looks like his Mommy
Sheena Big smile
Gryffin Big Blue eyes and fun faces
Molly Beautiful fair hair and pink lips

On Wednesday, our friends from the LABB Program did visit, in the afternoon. Starting in October, they will be assisting us, regularly, on Wednesday afternoons.

Please know that Kelly has been working very hard to schedule our October Field Trip and Picture Day, both to be announced -- we may be picking pumpkins AND apples AND eating cider doughnuts, as well!!

I will write more, later, about the rest of the week!!

Love Miss Peacock XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO