Holiday Happenings in First Grade

The girls have had a busy December! Our social studies unit this month has been focused on holidays and the common theme of light. In class we made colorful menorahs for Hannukah, learned about the history of the poinsettia for Christmas, made wonderful Kinaras to celebrate Kwanazaa, and designed Rangolis, using color and sand for Diwali.  We were very luck to have a First Grade parent come in and tell us a lot of great information about the beautiful celebration of Diwali. Our Winter Festival focused on these winter holidays as well. Parents helped the girls make a placemat for Hannukah, a Mkeka for Kwanzaa, and taught the girls a simple meaning of Christmas. The girls were also treated to delicious foods that are typically eaten on these holidays. Here are the girls in action!

Making a big rangoli out of flower petals 

Learning about Christmas

Our wonderful Rangolis! 

We also have been studying the story of the Nutcracker. The girls worked very hard during this unit as they learned to read a script, read with expression, read loudly, and perform a puppet show! Our unit ended with a fabulous puppet show performance of the Nutcracker. The girls made beautiful scenery and detailed puppets to go along with their production.  Many grades in the Lower School came to see our performance; what a great day! 

Proudly showing our Nutcracker books

About to perform! 

The girls got another chance to perform during the holiday concert. They sang with loud voices and filled the audience with a lot of holiday cheer! We hope you and your family have a wonderful break and we will see you in 2016! 

Love, The First Grade Team

Holiday Concert 2015

The Nutcracker Videos

The first grade did a fabulous job performing the Nutcracker reader's theater.