We love celebrating Christmas and the holidays at MCP. Here's a peek at what is happening in the classroom. Ask your child about the Candy-land Messy Tub. Our MWF students are cutting paper chains to decorate our room. Naughty or Nice? It's an ABC game in our Discovery Center. Take a look-
Santa's sleigh is ready for deliveries! More info-
http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2012/11/santas-sleigh.html
http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2015/12/down-through-chimney-with-good-saint.html
Super safe chimney for our preschoolers!
Christmas I SPY bottles are easy to make. You and your child can make some for friends and family.
How to---
http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2015/12/christmas-i-spy-bottles.html
When Christmas bows get to a 90% discount, I buy them up. They are great for sorting, counting and patterns.

Additional info---
http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2015/01/christmas-bows-2015.html
We love our 'messy tub'.
http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2013/12/candyland.html
Naughty or Nice? Either way it's a fun way to practice our ABC's.
In the art center a box is filled with red, green and white items for holiday collages.
Many of these ideas are easy enough to do at home.Here's how-
- You are probably not going to create a giant glitter covered sleigh for you home but you can create a Christmas 'prop' box. Buy a Santa hat, an over sized red shirt or red robe will work as Santa's coat. Your local dollar stores have lots of decorated boxes for presents. Add old phones, a notebook and pen, binoculars, maps for some holiday fun.
- Items for I SPY bottles can be found at your local discount store or craft supplier. Look for miniature ornaments and items small enough to push through a bottle. A fun activity for a children's party!
- Take alphabet flashcards and put inside a stocking for your own Naughty or Nice game.
- Buy a couple bags of bows for sorting, counting and patterns.
- Fill a small storage container with lots of red, white and green craft supplies. Pom poms, fabric scraps, ribbon, lace, felt, paper and more. Recycle cracker and cereal boxes for sturdy support for your child's art.
Christmas is a great time to be creative with your child!