Oo is for opposites

This week we are concentrating on the concept of opposites and the sound and look of the letter Oo.

Morning activities include painting on white paper with black paint and on black paper with white paint, sorting big and little pom poms, experimenting with hot and cold bins and feeling and listening to opposites like loud and soft, rough and smooth,etc.

Small group includes experiencing opposites, and making a day/night picture.

KDIs of the week are-

Vocabulary: Children understand and use a variety of words and phrases.- Using opposites as a way to describe things or adjectives. When our language becomes richer by using adjectives in whatever way we can.

Communicating ideas: Children communicate their ideas about the characteristics of things and how they work.- We use the same item- two Ariel gel paks, one warm, one cold, what is the difference? Only one characteristic. 

Jesus Time- This week we hear the story of Jonah. Jonah was sent to Ninevah by God, but he didn't want to go. He tried to run away from God, boarding a ship that was sailing in the opposite direction of Ninevah. God made a storm come up. Jonah was sleeping in the hold, when the sailors woke him to draw straws and see who God was angry with, he drew the short straw. He told them to throw him overboard, he knew that he was the cause of the storm. When they reluctantly threw him over, the seas calmed and Jonah was swallowed by a huge fish. He spent 3 days inside the fish's belly, cramped, covered in fish slime and seaweed, possibly irritated by stomach acids and he prayed! He repented, and God had the fish cast him out on the shore closer to Ninevah. Jonah went and proclaimed repentance or vengeance on Ninevah. He thought the people wouldn't listen, so after 40 days of preaching, he sat outside the city to wait for it to be destroyed. But they did listen! The king of Ninevah lead his city in repentance so they were not destroyed. Jonah kept complaining and God showed him that he deserved nothing. Everything he had received was a blessing! And so it is with us! WE are so blessed!! Lord, please help us to not complain, especially during this holiday season when our joys so often turn to grumbles and sharp tempers, keep us centered on you and your love for us!

Books of the week- "Opposites" by Eric Carle, "Opposites!" National Geographic Little Kids Look and Learn, "Big Bear Small Mouse" by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman and "Marta Big & Small" by Jen Arena.

We have started learning our song and recitation for our Christmas program. This year it takes place on Sunday, December 23rd. The preschoolers are only asked to do one service, although you can do both if you desire. The services take place at 8:30 or 11:00 am. I will have a sign up sheet out next week. If you are unable to attend, you can let me know on the sign up also.

Have a fantastic week!

Mrs. Schneck