Lessons:

      The Nutcracker (story comparisons, music), Christmas and the birth of Jesus, counting in Spanish and German, alphabet, phonics, pre-reading skills, unit on Falling in Love with Books, weather –snow/snowflakes, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Valentine’s Day/Love.

Social Skills:

      Sharing (a “biggy”, as the children have loved the new toys that were
donated), conflict resolution with kind words, interaction with peers, ways to show respect to peers, practicing
patience.

Projects:

      Nutcrackers and Sugar Plum Fairies, special gift surprises, snowflakes,
snowmen, winter village scene, Valentines.

Plans:

      Neumann University’s production of the “Nutcracker”, Gingerbread Houses, cookie baking, Makin’ Music Open House with parents, Christmas Chapel, Santa’s visit, computer class with Mrs. Stockman, Pajama Day, Stop/Drop/Read,
Valentine Party.