The Magic of Christmas

I think we have had the wettest November and early December ever.Even though its very mild,it hasn’t stopped raining for over 6 weeks. On December 1st, the children helped put up the Christmas decorations which caused great excitement as we lit the classroom up with twinkling ,coloured lights.The children then sat in their circle and I once again read the  Christmas story . As always,this story never fails to captivate them and as they sat entranced s one could hear a pin drop! We then put up the crib and discussed our Nativity play and who would play each role! We have been practicing since on a daily basis and the parents are in for a great surprise on Monday when they come to our Christmas concert.We have been busy making Christmas angels,trees,wreaths,stars and stockings and I m afraid the room seems to be coated in a film of glitter!!

Yesterday morning was the first morning that seemed a little dry so there was great excitement when I announced that we d go for a walk. As we reached the gate into the field, a little cock robin sang to us from a branch above.As the children are really familiar with our garden birds who visit the feeders,robin is a particular favourite. I told them that robin was singing a special song with a message from Santa and as I could understand his language I would translate, And so they stood captivated as I gave them robins message with instructions on good behaviour!Let s hope they will remember and surprise their busy Mums and Dads even more.