Expressing Ourselves in Many Different Ways

Art Opens the Door to Expression

We have been investigating the many ways we can use art to express ourselves. Throughout the many art forms, we can share so much of what we think and feel without even saying a word!

What is your child's favorite way to express themselves?











Take a look at some of the ways we have been expressing ourselves these last few weeks:

We had visitors from Playhouse Square share with us ways to use song and our bodies to act out parts in a story.  This was a wonderful continuation of the last performance we were able to attend, "Stella, Queen of the Snow."

Mr. Wood, one of our many talented parents at CIS came and performed a concert for our school.  He brought special guests too.  We found out that music can be used to tell a story and share a mood even if there aren't words!

Our very own Mrs. Pohl joined in on the music too!

 On Monday, Mr Wood came to visit kindergarten to share how he writes songs.  We even wrote one all together.  Does you child remember the chorus?  "Thank you Quentin for having Spongebob, so we wouldn't have a big mess."  They were unusual lyrics, but we had a great time coming up with them and singing all together.  Such fun communicators!

As Thanksgiving got closer, we discovered that people express themselves through their cultural celebrations too!  Feasts, decorations, cards, songs, the list goes on and on.  Take a look at how our Explorers shared what they were thinking and feeling  before their holiday.  We have continued that study throughout this week too as we investigated many other cultural celebrations.  Can your child tell you new learnings that were discovered?

The Pilgrim Village

Writing is a great way to share our thoughts.  

Our unit of Inquiry naturally led us to the Art Museum.  We toured with the intent to "Look and Discover."  

We were very proud of all the details our Explorers were able to see and discuss.  Many great questions were asked too, such inquirers!

 As always, thank you to our Mystery Readers for sharing your time with us.  We truly love your visits and great books!

Upcoming Events:
The Holiday Shop will be open this week at CIS.  Information came home on 12/5 in your child's folder.  Kindergarten will shop on Wednesday 12/10.

12/18-Mrs. Mori and Mrs. Snyder's classes will enjoy a trip to the Nature Center.

The Kindergarten Winter Concert will take place in January.