The "Obama Week"

We had fewer children this week as some of us went to the inauguration of our new president, Barack Obama. The children had fun painting some red paper bags, making mini-muffins and put them into the bag to take home, based on this week's reading: You can Do It Sam. They also ventured out to Prospect Park to play a little bit in the crisp weather. Note to parents: make sure you dress your child with several layers, as outdoor play is integrated in our schedule and it is essential as weather permits. We'll be happy to put on each piece of clothing and take them off as necessary. A special thanks to the volunteers this week, Ali and Emily, who both have either a baby in the arm or in the belly!
Songs this week included the "Mango Song" (stuck in my head), and "All together now" which encourages counting.
The children also honored president Obama, by placing a flower next to his picture mounted on an easel.
They also continued working on our "Snow Friends" and painting snow around them with white paint.
Avani, our newest addition, has adopted wonderfully, and she is truly amazing with going to the potty, and telling us... we are just not used to this with our toddlers.
Next week is the last one at my place, before we move to Emily's for the month of February.