Some fun new exploration in Preschool!

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This week the preschoolers were busy exploring their new natural blocks. They built some amazing towers and platforms for their wood creatures to play on. 






The preschoolers did a great job working together later on in the week making a school bus! We painted and decided what needed to be on the bus, as well as what color(s) it needed to be. We did great job working together and planning everything in a kind and thoughtful way!







We also had some eggs join the classroom this week as well. Although no chicks hatched on Friday when they were supposed to, we are excited to see what ones will hatch after break! Stay tuned for updates during vacation week to see what chicks make their debut!



**Important Reminders**
The snow has finally melted on the playground! Yay! Preschoolers do not need their snow pants anymore. Students will need either some mud boots or an outdoor pair of shoes. Still having a pair for inside and out helps keep down the mud and dirt tracked into our classroom during the "mud-season"! 
Thank you!

-Spring Vacation week is April 16th-20th.
-Spring Field trip is Thursday, May 10th at the Hartford Fire and Police Department.
-May 28th there is No school.

Hope everyone has a nice spring break! :)





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