Short week for the Ocean!

This week we are learning about the ocean and the letter Oo.

Table activities are a beach and ocean sensory bin, dot painting ocean creatures and using pattern blocks to make ocean creatures.

Small group work includes cutting out pictures of ocean creatures and gluing them on popsicle sticks to use as puppets and adding Oo is for ocean to our journals.

The KDIs for the week are-

Natural and physical world: Children gather knowledge about the natural and physical world- We are learning and experiencing alot this week about creatures who live in the oceans.

 Fine-motor skills: Children demonstrate dexterity and handeye coordination in using their small muscles.- Using our scissors skills this week! 

Jesus Time-

This week we see Jesus come out to his disciples while they are taking a boat across the Sea of Galilee. 
    Jesus had just finished feeding more than 5000 people with two fish and five loaves and people wanted to make him King so they would never have to find food again, not because he would save them from their sins! Jesus sought solitude. He went off by himself to pray and told the disciples he would meet them on the other side of the Sea of Galilee. 
    As the disciples were crossing the sea, a storm blew up and during the storm, a figure began to walk across the water to them. They thought it was a ghost! But Jesus called out to them who he was. Peter called back, "If it really is you, call me out to walk across the water to you." Jesus said, "Come!" Peter began to walk across the water, keeping his eyes on Jesus. Then a huge wave came and Peter took his eyes off his Lord and he began to sink. He cried out for help and Jesus saved him. Jesus reminded Peter that if he would have kept his eyes on Jesus, he wouldn't have started to drown. Jesus got into the boat and the seas calmed.
    How often do we do just that, we take our eyes off Jesus and the storms and cares of this life start to pull us down and drown us in worries, anxiety, anger, you name it! Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, he is there for you! And if you do glance away, call out for him and he will rescue you!

Thanks to all who came to the field trip today!! It was probably the best experience you can have for a dollar in Detroit!!

If you know anyone interested in a preschool for next year or any other grade, Peace is having an open house this Sunday, February 25th from 2-4pm. We'd love the opportunity to show them around and answer any questions we can about joining the family of Peace!!

Spirit Week next week! Monday is comfy cozy day (pajama day)! Come in your nice, warm pjs!

Have a great week!