Oh the weather outside is frightful....

As our days grow colder and the munchkins anxiously await building their first snowman of the year, I would like to share with you a few thoughts about school and cold weather!  I am happy to help the munchkins when it is time to "BUNDLE UP, but as a very wise kindergartner once proclaimed..."It's too bad you aren't an octopus, Miss Sawyer, so you could help us all!

Since I am certainly not an octopus, here are some thoughts and ideas!

LEARNING TO BUNDLE UP!
*Please help your child learn how to "BUNDLE UP" for winter!
*Please help your child learn how to zip, snap, button, or toggle their coat!
*Please help your child learn how to put on scarves, hats, and mittens!
*Please help your child learn how to put on and take off boots!
*Please help your child learn how to tie their shoelaces!

A FEW TIPS FOR HELPING YOUR CHILD!
*Practice "BUNDLING UP" every night.
*Practice when you are not even going anywhere.  Make it your "homework"!
*Practice when you have time and patience.
*Celebrate your child growing up and becoming independent!  They will be so proud!

SHOPPING TIPS!
*Pull-on boots are easiest.
*Mittens are easier than gloves.
*Take your child with you and practice in the store before buying a new coat...cute isn't always best.

DAILY RECESS!
*When possible, the children go outside for recess.
*Mr. "K" makes recess decisions daily based on temperature, wind chill, and weather conditions.


CLASSROOM SHOES AND SNOW BOOTS!
*It is best for children to have shoes for wearing in the classroom AND boots/shoes for wearing outside.
*Children without boots will not be able to play in the snow.
*Wet shoes and socks are not fun.
*Thank you for helping keep the children warm and cozy so we can focus on learning!

NEED A COAT FOR YOU CHILD...PLEASE LET ME KNOW!