February 18th, Valentine's Day??

Welcome back from an unexpected winter break!  As the girls filed into our classroom this morning, we could tell from the volume of their voices that their 5 days off were certainly exciting.  Add on the postponed Valentine's Day party and we had a classroom full of of enthusiastic 6 year olds!

We began our day with a language arts lesson that focused on the "sh" digraph.  As a class, the girls read a book that focused on this sound.  As we read the book together, the girls highlighted all the "sh" words that they could find.

After we read the story, we brainstormed more "sh" words.  Then the girls returned to their tables and made a large "sh" out of seashells.  They wrote some of the words we brainstormed onto shells and glued them around the "sh".

We concluded our day with the much anticipated Valentine's Day party.  While the girls delivered their valentines to each other, we loved hearing their squeals of excitement as they opened these special letters.  These girls truly love one another and it's so wonderful to see their mutual affection for each other.  Many thanks to all of the parents who sent in special treats for the girls and special thanks to Georgia's mom, Marti, and Emma's mom, Amy, for coming in to help with the party!