This week, our community came together for our very first All-School Sing! It was such a joyful morning filled with familiar faces — children, teachers, and families — all joining in song. The room was full of laughter, movement, and connection as voices blended to celebrate the start of our year as a community.
In the classroom, our book of the week was Knuffle Bunny Too by Mo Willems — the sequel to Knuffle Bunny. The story follows Trixie as she makes her first best friend, sparking wonderful conversations about friendship, problem-solving, and how we care for one another.
As we welcomed the new season of fall, we brought out wooden leaves and popsicle sticks, and the children immediately began creating. They explored ways to connect and balance the two materials, turning them into fascinating shapes and patterns — their imaginations in full bloom!
At the playdough table, children used metal rings and rolling pins to transform their ideas into familiar things from home and the world around them. Manu shared, “I’m making two pancakes and sausage,” while Max proudly said, “I’m making a nest!” These moments reminded us of the rich stories that unfold through sensory play.
During small group time, we introduced ramps in our block area, which led to lots of thinking, testing, and building. The children decided that a ramp is “something that tilts” and expanded their ideas by adding walls, finish lines, and steps — showing curiosity and collaboration every step of the way.
As a reminder, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, there will be no school on Monday, October 13th. We’ll see everyone again on Tuesday and hope you have a restful and lovely long weekend with your families.
