Dear Bud Families,
Hello, February! We are already into the second month of the new year. Can you believe it? January was filled with exploration—not just of the Arctic but also of each child’s independence. We’ve seen such growth from every child in our classroom. Whether it’s taking charge of their potty training, learning to put on their snowsuits and boots, expressing their emotions, or one of the most amazing things we’ve observed—empathy for their classmates. We’ve seen many instances of them recognizing their own feelings as well as the feelings of others.
Highlights of our Arctic exploration month included experimenting with various painting utensils, such as cotton balls, forks, and droppers! We also learned about Arctic animals, both big and small, and what life might be like for them. We watched videos to see how they moveand the sounds they make, and we also touched several hides, including those of a rabbit, fox, coyote, and reindeer.
Our February study is the “Body.” Here are some questions we hope to explore:
- Labeling our body parts
- What is exercise, and why do we do it?
- What does food do for our bodies?
- What are bones, and what do they do
- Why do we need sleep
At Growing Tree, we play outside several times a day, regardless of the weather. It truly is the best part of their day. The Buds enjoyed the one very light snow day we’ve had! We are definitely hoping for more! Thanks for helping us stay warm and dry by having snow gear at school. Hurray for adventurous days full of learning.
We would appreciate it if you continued to label all items sent to school. Items tend to get placed in the wrong cubbies as these Buds learn ownership! As their teachers, we work hard to ensure everything goes home with the right family.
Valentine’s Day: Card Exchange!! This is not required, but it is a lot of fun for the children. See the Growing Tree Newsletter for more information.
Growing Tree Closed: Monday, February 16th, Presidents Day.
New Buds: Eliza and Sydney joined us from the Sprout Rooms since they reached two and a half. Welcome to the Buds!
Thank you all for a fantastic January! We’re looking forward to another wonderful month.
Best Wishes Always,
Ms. Stephanie, Ms. Maci, and Ms. Gale
