“P” is for Pilgrim

This month we are focusing on Thanksgiving.  I kicked the theme off by learning about the Pilgrims. 

During circle time we talked about the pioneers who traveled a long way for religious freedom, just like the Pilgrims.  For show and tell the children brought items that they would take with them on a long trip on a boat.  Delainey said she would bring an oar (smart girl), Max brought his special blanket, and Joseph shared his snuggly lamb.

After some fun songs about Thanksgiving, and a yummy snack (goldfish, because the pilgrims at fish), we talked more about the story of the Pilgrims and Indians.  We used a felt board and felt board figures to tell the story, and found their location on a globe. 

One of the interesting things we learned about Pilgrims is that they lived in one room log cabins.  Using pretzels and glue, the children made their own log cabins.  They turned out pretty cute.  Then after a little handwriting practice the children were excited to play.  We built a log cabin with Lincoln Logs and played inside of a log cabin (tent). 

It was another fun day of preschool!