Santa's Noisy Night

Well, Pearson families, we are officially into the 10 Day Countdown to Christmas, and to keep things festive at Pearson Community Co-op Nursery School, we are reading "Santa's Noisy Night" in class this week. Were your children happy to meet Santa when he visited the school last week? There were a lot of laughs and smiling faces!

There are only a few days of preschool left before the holidays. Please drive carefully in the snow, and remember to pack weather appropriate clothing for your child. It's definitely snowpants and boots weather now!

Ho Ho Ho...check back soon!

A busy, jolly week at Pearson!

Sometimes, even Santa has a bad day. This is the plotline of, "Are You Grumpy, Santa?" by Gregg and Evan Spiridellis. Santa wakes up on the wrong side of the bed, and things get progressively worse as he stubs his toe, gets chased by a dog, slips on a noodle, and more. Fortunately, he ends up at a home where he is able to rediscover the gift of love, and remember the spirit of the Christmas season. We hope your children enjoy our book of the week at Pearson Community Co-op Nursery School - it's a holiday favourite!

There are some important (and festive) things to remember this week. Our Santa Store will be open early this week, and The Big Man in Red will be making an appearance at the school on Wednesday and Thursday. Please remember that Santa visit days are also red and green days. And finally, please let the teachers know if you anticipate your child having a nervous or upset reaction to seeing Santa in person - you are welcome to stay and sit with them if it would make things easier. We want this to be a fun, positive experience for every child.

Best wishes to all for a fantastic week! Ho Ho Ho...check back soon.

You Can't Catch Me...

Have your kids been telling you all about a cheeky little fellow called The Gingerbread Man?

This week at Pearson Community Co-op Nursery school, our children are reading the classic holiday fairytale The Gingerbread Man, and participating in related crafts and activities. They have been getting ready for the holidays by decorating mini gingerbread houses and singing Christmas songs in circle time, and will have the opportunity to do some Christmas shopping at our in-class Santa Store next week. It's a magical time of year both at home and at school, and so wonderful to see all of the children's faces light up as we talk about the upcoming holiday.

We are also enjoying a bit of a warmer week, but please still remember to send your kids to school with the appropriate jacket, hat, mittens and other winter wear, such as boots and snow pants.

Thanks as always for reading, and have a great week!

Dancing Dinosaurs

Hello Pearson families - we hope you had a wonderful (if freezing cold) weekend!

In keeping with our current classroom theme - DINOSAURS! - our children will be reading 'Dinosaurumpus' in class this week. The dinosaurs dance, boom and shake through the swamp in this rhythmic tale.

You should have received your child's picture day photo proof by now - and hopefully, a smiling photo of your son or daughter. Please remember to return your orders to the classroom this week!

Thanks again for reading, and all the best for a great week.

How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?

They give a big kiss, they turn out the light, they tuck in their tails, they say, 'goodnight'. 

This week's book reflects our current classroom theme at Pearson Community Co-op Nursery School - DINOSAURS! Does your child have a favourite dinosaur? Are there any tiny T-Rexes roaring through your home during playtime? Or does it just feel that way when you're cleaning up at the end of the day?

This is another great book selection that may be familiar to your children already - and if not, it will likely become a favourite. If it's a new favourite, be sure to check out the rest of the book series, which is equally charming. 

We had a great turn-out at the meeting and silent auction fundraiser last week - thanks so much to all who planned and attended this event, sold raffle tickets, and donated prizes. Your support means so much to the school, and directly benefits our children and the entire Pearson community. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to everyone who was a part of this terrific evening!

All the best to everyone for another great week. 

And We All Go Traveling By...

This week at Pearson Community Co-op Nursery School we are reading 'We All Go Traveling By' by Sheena Roberts. Full of wordplay and familiar sound effects, our children will have lots of fun with this story, which has also been recorded as a Fred Penner song.

Rumble rumble...beep beep...chuff chuff!

A few quick reminders for this week: 

• It's picture day on Tuesday and Wednesday
• Raffle tickets and money are due back on Tuesday
• The MANDATORY parents meeting and silent auction is on Wednesday evening - check your email for details!

Thanks as always for reading, and have a wonderful week!

Puff Puff, Toot Toot, Off We Go!

Our book of the week selection may be familiar to some families, as it's a classic story and song. Do you know 'Down by the Station'? Our kids are sure to be singing the song by week's end - it may end up being your earworm this week as well!

...see the little pufferbellies, all in a row!

Halloween was great fun, and it was wonderful seeing so many kids in costume last week - we will be sure to post photos when we can.

This month, we'll be learning about transportation and then dinosaurs - two fun topics that come with plenty of great reads, songs, activities and crafts. Remember to keep checking your children's art shelves at pick-up! (Are your fridges covered yet?!)

Have a great week, everyone, and check back soon!