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Questions - Fine Arts & Science M/W/F AM & PM Classes

I am a HUGE Christmas fan.  I love the music, décor, and all-around joyous spirit that fills the air during this magical time of year, which is why I get so excited to bring any Christmas-themed activity into our classroom. So, during the first week of December I thought that it would be a neat idea to write a letter to Santa Claus as a class.  At circle time we wrote a fun letter to Santa, his elves, his reindeer, and of course Mrs. Claus. Instead of writing him a wish list, our goal was to fill the letter with questions. This was a good way for us to practice the skill of asking questions as well as brainstorming.  This was challenging at times for some to hold back their magical wish list items however we all did it and the letter was done!


 
 
Unfortunately, Santa's response arrived after our last day of class however it was still exciting because we got to open and read it on our first day back. The letter answered some of our questions and described Santa's and Mrs. Claus's passion for gardening. Because their garden is magical they are able to grow plants that thrive in warmer and cooler climates. The letter explained that they often bring home plants and seeds from their travels all over the world to grow in their garden. The letter also included a pack of sunflower seeds for us to grow in our classroom. Everyone had an opportunity to either plant or water the seeds. The children were thrilled to be able to bring a bit of Santa's magic to our window sills.


Until next time
Jordan
 

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