Collin's Tradition

Collin's family has a very special book they read each year during December. It is such a fabulous book about family traditions that I stole their idea a few years ago after hearing it when I had Collin's brother and I have been reading it to my classes since. They also painted snowmen decorations with the class! Crafting and painting is a big deal at Gaby's house!!!!!!!

Emma's Family Tradition

In Emma's house her elf, Christopher Pop-In-Kins, comes to visit in December. He watches over Emma and her brothers and reports back to Santa about their behavior! They shared the book explaining the elf's job with the class as well as some tasty candy canes!

Addison's Family Tradition

In Addison's house, they read T'was the Night Before Christmas each December. Her mom also makes a very special Christmas Eve dinner for the family. Each member of the family can request their favorite food for Christmas Eve. Last year Addison picked macaroni and cheese, the year before that she picked pancakes!!

Traditions from our class

Our classroom has been learning about winter traditions around the world and in our own community! We  read about La Befana in Italy and the first Christmas trees in Germany! Ask your child to tell you who La Befana is and why the very first trees were decorated (it has nothing to do with religion or holidays).


Rabbits in Distress!

 

Mrs. Willmore shared a LOT of good information with us today about animals in the wild. We heard the different sounds animals make when distressed, playing, calling their young, and warning others that danger is near.  We learned that animals do speak and have a language of their own. Mrs. Willmore also told us that rabbits are some of the easiest animals to eat so when a rabbit is in distress and calling out, almost all animals in the woods will come out to observe the scene. After hearing several animal sounds, she taught us how to make our own animal callers that sound like a rabbit in distress!

 

 

Our Own Duck Callers

Some of our girls were so excited about the animal callers that they immediately went home and made their own. Lucy can't wait for recess so she can call some ducks!!!

How to Make Your Own Animal Callers

Here are animal sounds the kids enjoyed listening to today.
Animal Sounds


We have researched animal callers to help us make our own owl callers later this week. Here are a few links if you want to try at home!!

How to Make Turkey Callers

How to Make Bird Callers

Animal Caller with Decoy

These are very similar to what the girls designed in the classroom!

Animal Caller 1

Animal Caller 2

WHO IS INSPIRED TO CREATE THEIR OWN TO SHARE WITH THE CLASS? What an incredible experience this could be for your family!!