This November, our classrooms have been busy exploring, learning, and celebrating! The children engaged in a variety of activities across all areas of the classroom. In Practical Life, they practiced skills like sweeping with child-sized brooms, using a dustpan and brush, and zipping jackets and coats. In Math, students worked with golden beads, the stamp game, and solved real-life addition problems. In Language, they explored CVC words, word families, blends, and began reading common sight words such as a, the, is, and and. In the Sensorial area, children practiced texture matching, flower scent exploration, and mystery bag activities.

Our social-emotional learning included reading Fill a Bucket, a book that teaches kindness, empathy, and positive behavior. The children learned how actions like sharing, saying “please” and “thank you,” and giving hugs can fill both their own and others’ invisible buckets, fostering thoughtfulness and awareness of the happiness of those around them.

In Science, students explored the four seasons—Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter—and observed changes in daylight, weather, and plant life. They learned about roots, their roles in supporting plants and absorbing nutrients, and even discussed edible roots such as carrots, potatoes, and garlic. Our Animal Classification lessons introduced mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, highlighting characteristics such as fur, feathers, scales, and habitats.

During Circle Time, children explored aspects of the United States, including its culture, history, animals, plants, and the flag. Our Thanksgiving celebrations focused on gratitude, family, and sharing. Students learned about traditional foods eaten by Native Americans, participated in themed crafts and coloring activities, and had a wonderful time making turkey hats. The highlight was our Harvest Feast, where children enthusiastically tried a wide variety of seasonal foods, sharing in the joy of tasting and exploring together.

Looking ahead, we are excited to continue our global explorations by learning about South America—its countries, animals, cultures, flags, and rich traditions. We are thrilled to continue supporting the children’s curiosity, creativity, and love of learning!