We have welcomed winter with open arms here at SMART START as our students have thoroughly been enjoying all things cold and snowy!
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Whether it be listening to songs or playing with instruments the children absolutely love music. We have introduced two new songs, the classic "Frosty the Snowman" and "Winter is Wonderful" by Barney. Our singing friends have done a fantastic job learning lyrics and dancing to these Winter jingles. We hope you enjoy them as well!
Winter is wonderful and full of special things to do! We were fortunate to get our first snowfall before the official start of Winter. Here at SMART START, our backyard classroom transformed into a winter wonderland. Our pupils looked adorable bundled in their snow gear and smiles on their faces. Snowy day fun included: making snowballs, snow angels and sledding! Oh what fun it is to ride on a sled with SMART START friends!
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Snow days here at school means we have a lot of work to do! SMART START shovelers cleared the snow to form paths for safe walking. Great job!
The Winter season lends itself to many themed arts and crafts projects fun for children of all ages! SMART START artists were delighted to make a felt snowman. Each glued on the parts of the snowman along with a big snowflake. Markers, bonkers and glitter were also used to decorate. Our crafters were proud of their snowman and excited to it bring home.
After playing outside in the snow and braving cold temperatures, we brought snowball fun to our indoor classroom. Students took part in a matching and counting snowball game, building towers and castles with snowballs and a game of snowball toss. These are great activities to foster hand-eye coordination, as well as further develop gross motor skills. We are always finding exciting ways to integrate learning and development into our curriculum.
The perfect way to stay warm is to cozy up with a book! Here at SMART START, our library is stocked with a variety of Winter themed books for the official welcoming of the new season. Students have been exploring Winter through independent reading, as well as during group story time and with friends. Favorites include: The Mitten by Jan Bret and Winter Tales by Maurice Sendak.
SMART START mathematicians have been using and enhancing their skills through a felt snowman counting and matching game. Older classmates are always warm and inclusive while assisting our younger learners with more challenging preschool activities.
Winter friends are enjoying snowman puzzles, lacing boards, a stackable wooden snowman, snowmen puppets games and more.
SMART START chefs put on their hats and aprons as they gathered in the kitchen to make a special winter treat. Snowman bagels! Each received a tray filled with the necessary ingredients to create their own snowman: cream cheese, two M&M eyes, raisins for the mouth, a carrot for the nose, a snowflake and blue sprinkles. Their snowman bagels looked adorable and were delicious!
Our hungry friends enjoyed other winter inspired treats along with their bagels such as, "snowballs" (white cheddar cheese balls), snowflake shaped crackers and hot chocolate. Tasty and warm treats for a cold day!
Winter friends are enjoying snowman puzzles, lacing boards, a stackable wooden snowman, snowmen puppets games and more.
SMART START chefs put on their hats and aprons as they gathered in the kitchen to make a special winter treat. Snowman bagels! Each received a tray filled with the necessary ingredients to create their own snowman: cream cheese, two M&M eyes, raisins for the mouth, a carrot for the nose, a snowflake and blue sprinkles. Their snowman bagels looked adorable and were delicious!
Our hungry friends enjoyed other winter inspired treats along with their bagels such as, "snowballs" (white cheddar cheese balls), snowflake shaped crackers and hot chocolate. Tasty and warm treats for a cold day!
Click below to see SMART START Winter Fun!
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