Happy Valentine's Day

valentines, four,

I cut and I cut and I paste and I paste

And then I make many,many more.

Yes, we did make many,many more at school last week. The children were eager to make something special for their parents, friends and Ms. Cathy. Afterall, that's what valentine's day is all about, treating your loved ones to a little extra special attention. They enjoyed all of our stories about animals (Froggy, Arthur, Rotten Ralph and Danny the Alligator) who think they are falling in love, pass out valentines cards, and end up being embarrassed by a kiss from an admirerer. We did discuss how we are much TOO young for such romances...we save our hugs and kisses for family. They did get a big kick out of the mythology surrounding CUPID. The magic love arrows really intrigued them and we took turns playing at Cupid and flinging love arrows around our room. Layaan even wore her wings one day to make the pretend more authentic. They are adorable.

Most of our week was spent drawing, cutting, pasting and printing on our school valentines. They were anxious to add their cards to our large silver mailbox and even more anxious to pass them out to friends. We made a big deal of each step, so that by Thursday we were all informed and ready to celebrate the legend we call Valentine's Day. Thanks again to our wonderful room mothers and parents that came in to help make things flow smoothly. The children love a party and the extra hands allows us to incorporate so much more.

WEEK OF Feb. 19th: We will celebrate OUR PRESIDENTS, the flag and discuss our currency. On Friday we will have a patriotic parade so please dress your child in RED, WHITE AND BLUE if possible.

REREGISTRATION for next year's Pre-K class will open on March 3rd, so mark your calendar if this effects your child. We are returning to our policy of accepting only children that will be turning 4 by Sept. 1, 2008.