We are excited about what November brings!
This month we have parent teacher conferences. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet with your child's teacher about their development. Please note, conferences are 15-minute sessions. This is so that those who are interested get the chance to sign up. This is not required, but highly encouraged. If your family needs different days and times from what if offered, please do not hesitate to reach out. We will work with families to make sure they are able to meet with their child's teacher if so desired.
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, November 25th and Tuesday, November 26th from 5 to 6:00 pm. Our center is closing early both of those days to accommodate this.
We are having our annual food drive for PACS, the local food bank in Phoenixville. Please find more information below.
Veteran's Day Honor Wall! If you have anyone within your family that is a veteran and would like to honor them, please email us. We would love to have a photo of them, what military branch they were in, and what they did while in the military. We would love to celebrate with them and have the children share the information with their class.
National STEAM Day is on Friday, November 8th. We will be having the children get involved with STEAM activities within the classroom.
Ms. Jala: Lead Teacher in Room 2
Ms. Jala has been with Kiddie Academy since January 2024. She is the lead teacher in the Transitional Infants Room. She and Ms. Ellie have created a warm and welcoming classroom for the children. Ms. Jala enjoys singing to children and getting snuggles. The love she has for the children in her room is proven by her actions.
Ms. Ellie: Assistant Teacher in Room 2
Ms. Ellie has been with Kiddie Academy since March 2023. Throughout her time at Kiddie Academy, she has worked in various classrooms. Ms. Ellie is the assistant teacher in our transitional infant room. She and Jala have found an amazing partnership together. They have created a great classroom environment for the children in their care. Ms. Ellie cares so much about the children in her room, which helps create lasting bonds.
Food Items
- Condiments (ex., ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise)
- Cooking oil (especially olive)
- Coffee (regular & instant) & tea
- Canned pasta (ex., Chef Boyardee, Spaghetti-os)
- Sugar (2 lb)
- Shelf-stable non-dairy milk (ex., almond, oat, soy)
- Salad dressing (ex., Thousand Island, honey mustard)
- Jelly (grape & strawberry)
- Spices (salt & pepper, garlic powder, adobo, oregano, onion powder, basil, paprika, parsley, cumin, black pepper, cinnamon)
- Juice (shelf-stable)
- Flour (2 lb)
- Instant mashed potatoes
- Mac & cheese
- Pancake mix & syrup
- Stuffing
- Granola bars
- Canned meats (chicken, salmon, tuna, Spam)
- Cornbread mix
- Grits
- Hot chocolate packets
- Baking mixes (ex., brownies, cake) and icing
- Gravy
- Bottled water
- Crackers
- Flavored rice
- Pickles
- Poptarts
- Relish
- Snacks, both sweet and salty
- Soup (ex., beef, vegetable)
Cleaning Items/Toiletries
- Laundry detergent (hypoallergenic often requested, under 1.5 gallons)
- Dish soap
- Bleach
- Dishwasher detergent/gel
- Cleaning supplies (ex., cleaning spray, all-purpose cleaner, sponges, disinfectant wipes, trash bags, paper towels)
- Tissues
- Deodorant (men & womenâs)
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Body wash (men & womenâs)
- Bar soap
- Hand soap
- Razors
- Toothpaste
- Toilet paper
We Are Thankful
Infants
The focus this month is to continue to strengthen the bond between infants and caregivers. Babies rely on adults to support and reassure them that their needs will be met. Younger infants will experience feelings of thankfulness when adults comfort them and respond to them in times of distress. Older infants will show gratitude by showing affection to a familiar adult.
Toddlers/Twos
At this stage children are able to communicate being thankful for things such as their favorite toys and important people in their lives. The focus this month is to create an environment where children are learning to be thankful and are able to express their gratitude. Gratitude is a trait best learned through modeling. By modeling polite behaviors and showing appreciation for others, teachers can help children develop the skills to be thankful and grateful.
Preschool
Monthly Overview The goal for this month is for the children to recognize and be grateful for the people, experiences, and possessions in their life. The focus will be providing children with the opportunity to feel grateful and content.
⢠Positivity: looking at the positive (good) side of things
⢠Contentment: the state of happiness and satisfaction
⢠Appreciation: recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something; feeling or expression of approval or gratitude
⢠Gratitude: feeling of thankfulness and appreciation; showing appreciation for others
Fall Sensory Bottle
Ingredients:
- A clean, empty water bottle. I recommend one that is sturdy with a wide lid such as VOSS since this is extra heavy for a sensory bottle. However, any bottle would work.
- Clear(ish) colored corn syrup or clear Elmer's Glue.
- Table Scatter also known as acrylics or gems.
- Hot Water (optional, or just a teeny, tiny bit).
- Super Glue or hot glue to secure the lid.
Directions:
- First, put the table scatter into the bottle.
- Next, add the corn syrup or glycerine. I put in a slight amount of water, but I think the flow would have been slower if I had used only corn syrup. So thatâs up to you whether or not you want to use water. Keep in mind that you want some space at the top so the liquid can go up and down easily.
- If you are using Elmerâs clear glue, start by putting it 1/3 full of glue and adding some water. Then keep adding more and more.
- The ratio I used for my own fall discovery bottle was about 95% corn syrup and 5% water. It took about 5 seconds to go from one end to the other. Once your bottle is the way you like it, itâs time to glue the lid on.
- Initially, your fall discovery bottle will look âstreakyâ as the corn syrup settles. It can take a few hours to fully blend. I personally like the streaky swirls in the meantime!
- These are so fun to watch for kiddos and adults! They are perfect for any age group, from babies on up. Just be sure to glue the lid on! You donât want that sticky mess on the floor.