N is for Nativity

On Monday we talked about the "true Christmas", starting with the nativity. I had the kids close their eyes and open their cupped hands while I gave each of them a figure form our little nativity set. Each took a turn adding their piece and describing its role.

We played the "N" word game, during which I said various words and they clapped their hands if the words started with "N". My Lane clapped gleefully every time of course, but the rest did pretty well. Pea"N"ut almost had them stumped.



For our art time, we made little babies wrapped in swaddling clothes. We had shortage of glue in the house and in all the preschool backpacks, so we used copious amounts of tape.

For lunch we had "N"oodles and apple slices, after I showed them the star in the apple that was sliced on its equator.

The kids made a valiant effort at cleanup after hearing about the present game. I had wrapped several symbols of Christmas so we could practice receiving gifts and also discuss the meaning of each (star, bell, tree, candy cane, candle, gift, holly). The rules of the present game are 1. you must say thank you (loud and clear) and 2. you must say something nice about the gift. It was sweet to see their faces and thoughtful responses. Mason commented on the color of his gift with much enthusiasm. I plan to make use of the present game in coming days. I hear that preschoolers find it hilarious to wrap everyday items that we already own, especially underwear.