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DECEMBER

     **Christmas break is Dec. 23-Jan.3rd.  Come back to school on Monday, Jan. 4th.  

How did we make it to the Christmas season...again??!!!  Students have been making ornaments to decorate the tree.  We are coloring candy canes, elves, and of course reading some of my favorite books!

   

We have been talking about real vs. fake trees.  Did you know you have to water a real tree, but not a fake one.  Did you know that real trees will drop "needles" on the floor if you don't water them?! LOL  

*Question of the month: 

Do you have a real tree?   
               YES   10        NO  25    

December words we have been talking about: 

Santa, Stocking, Sleigh, Decorations, Ornament, Wreath, Reindeer, Candle, present, glistening, joyous, Elf, poinsettia, holly berries, eve, Traditions, 

The kids have been busy making their own game boards this month.  They will be able to bring them home during the break.  Go ahead, play their game!! I was surprised by how much those kids love to see you "go back to start!" 

                            WEBSITES FOR FUN!!!

**If you have not seen this before just type in your address or any family addresses and Postal Code then look through the window at  the snow falling outside your home.  It's amazing!!!!           Click HERE and follow the directions. 

**Click HERE for some fun activities to do during the holidays!

**and even MORE websites to have Christmas fun!

**I have been talking to my students about a neat website to watch Santa's Reindeer!  Click HERE to see it.  I think Santa shows up at 11am, 6pm and 9pm. We leave it on the computer all day to see the antics those reindeer cause.  This year I saw "The Grinch" steal a stocking and a wreath, while Santa was reading some mail!!   So exciting to share and watch as a family.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of my students and their families. Have a great winter break!!