Thanksgiving Feast

Another fun Kindergarten event we got to be a part of this fall was The Thanksgiving Feast. It was such a special party. Grace was assigned to be a Native American. To earn her feathers she had to be able to recite her birthday, address, and her full name. The menu included apple cider, corn muffins, popcorn, fruit, nuts, dried fruit, and beef jerky. (And a mom brought the cute turkey cupcakes as a bonus for Grace's class.)

The parents set up the feast. When the kindergarten classes arrived they performed several poems and songs including 10 Little Pilgrims, & 5 Fat Turkeys.

November Poem:

It's November. It's November.

Let's Give Thanks. Let's Give Thanks.

Come & set the table. Come & set the table.

Turkey tastes great! Turkey tastes great.

Mrs. Pritchett's Class
Grace had the perfect hair for a Native American, we of course had to braid it.
Pilgrim Ruthie
Checking out their food.
Grace with some of her classmates (L to R) Maryssa, Sabrina, Ryan Macie, Lexie Lanie, Ruthie, Trevonte, & Grace.
Pilgrim Matthew
Pilgrim Joseph
Pilgrim Nakeenan
Pilgrim Presley
Pilgrim Brandon
Native Americans Lexi, Ryan, & Lanie
I was so thankful I was able to go and be a part of the fun. Many of Grace's classmates know me now and are always excited to see me. It really makes me miss being in a classroom. I feel God totally answered my prayers in blessing Gracie with an awesome teacher and providing a great opportunity for me to be involved in her education.

Turkey Trouble

One of the fun Kindergarten projects we did this fall was "disguising" a turkey. Grace's class read a book called "Turkey Trouble." I haven't actually read the book, but the general story line is that the turkey is trying to disguise himself so he doesn't get eaten for Thanksgiving dinner. They were then sent home a turkey to disguise and send back to school. After a bit of discussion on how to disguise our turkey we took inspiration from some left over clouds I had and chose a rainbow.

The finished project. We added a pink feather at the end of the rainbow for Faith since Grace didn't want her "color" to be left out.

The turkeys hung up outside Grace's classroom.
I noticed that several kids didn't have a turkey. After checking with Grace's teacher, Mrs. Pritchett, on my next volunteer Tuesday I brought my craft box and got to help these students dream up their own turkey disguises. It was SO fun. I am LOVING volunteering in Grace's class.

A "Sun."
A "Christmas Tree" and "Baby."
I was so impressed with all the creative ideas! I think we might have to purchase the book and do it again sometime. (Or maybe we will wait till when Faith goes to kindergarten don't want to spoil her fun....)

1st Quarter Awards

I was able to attend Grace's First Quarter Awards Ceremony. They gave awards for being a S.T.A.R. Student, Math (Recognizing numbers 1-10), Reading Achievement (Reading 10 Lifetime Words), Attendance, and Writing (Being able to write upper & lower case letters.)

Grace's Teacher Mrs. Pritchett reading the awards.
Love this one of Ryan & Koen comparing ribbons.
Mrs. Wheelan Grace's principal handing out ribbons.
Grace received all 5 awards- earning her the "red plate" award at home. Way to go Grace!