Thumbs up for cutting :)

Hello Everyone!

We are starting to work on our cutting skills and I wanted to share a few things that we are focusing on.

1.  Walking safely with scissors. This is how we hold our scissors when we are walking with them.

2.  Thumbs up for cutting!  I have shared that our thumb goes in the smaller circle and the next three fingers go in the larger hole.  We need to make sure that their thumb is on the top so they could make a thumbs up if they wanted to!  Often times children want to flip their hand to put their thumb on bottom and it makes it very difficult for them.  Lastly, their other hand helps with cutting by holding the paper.  

Having them focus on cutting something as simple as straight lines that you have drawn on a piece of construction paper.  Often times children find it difficult because they are still working on strengthening the muscles need to cut and that is OK.  Cut a few lines and take a break. :)

Please let me know if you have any questions!  I would love to help!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR NOVEMBER :)

It's been a few weeks!  Sorry!

DATES TO REMEMBER:
Thanksgiving Break- November 23rd-25th
Parent Teacher Conferences- November 28th, 29th and December 1st
End of Unit Celebration- December 9th
Winter Break December 19th-30th

COLDER WEATHER
Most children have been coming more then prepared for the weather (that seems to change day to day!) but if you are able to send in an extra set of hats and mittens clearly labeled that would be very helpful.  I will put it in with their extra clothing just in case. :)

TEXT ALERTS
I have the option of sending a text message to your phone as another form of communication. If this sounds like something you would be interested in (or would work better then email and calls) please let me know!  I would love to have a simple way to send information to a whole class at a time.  If I find that there is a lot of interest I will be sending home a form for you to sign.  Thank you!

END OF UNIT CELEBRATION
We had a great time when parents came in for our second end of unit celebration!  It gave your child a chance to see what they are doing each day and how we move about the classroom.  Thank you to all that were able to attend.  Our third end of unit celebration is scheduled for DEC 9!