{"id":3504,"date":"2025-12-12T15:37:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T22:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anniekucharcik.com\/school\/?p=3504"},"modified":"2025-12-12T15:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T22:46:18","slug":"the-week-of-12-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anniekucharcik.com\/school\/the-week-of-12-15\/","title":{"rendered":"The Week of 12\/15"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Dear Families,<\/h3>

What a wonderful and productive week we had in class! Our exploration into types of clothes and how to wash and dry them was very exciting for the children. The children were incredibly engaged in these practical, real-world lessons.<\/span><\/p>

This Week’s Highlights: Mastering Laundry Skills!<\/h3>
  • Sorting and Classifying:<\/b> We talked about why it\u2019s important to sort clothes before washing and learning to identify different types of items.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>
  • The Washing Machine Cycle:<\/b> We used illustrations (a rectangle and a circle can do magic!) and pretend to play to discuss the steps of washing clothes. We focused on key vocabulary, such as <\/span>detergent<\/b> and <\/span>rinse<\/b>. The students especially enjoyed helping “pour” the detergent (water) and pushing the imaginary “start” button!<\/span><\/li>
  • Drying Methods:<\/b> We compared and contrasted using a <\/span>clothesline<\/b> versus a <\/span>tumble dryer<\/b>. We even set up a small clothesline in the classroom where children practiced using clothespins to hang up small clothes. This activity was great for developing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination – thank you, Ms. Nicole, for designing and facilitating this activity to perfection!<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

    Overall, the students showed a great understanding of this topic, and you might just find some new little helpers for your laundry chores at home!<\/span><\/p>

    Looking Ahead: The Journey of Our Clothes<\/h3>

    Next week, we will expand our unit on clothing by exploring the lifecycle and sustainable care of our garments. Our focus will be on answering the following questions:<\/span><\/p>

    • Where do our clothes come from?<\/b> We will explore the journey of clothing from fiber to store shelf.<\/span><\/li>
    • What do we do with clothes that no longer fit?<\/b> We will introduce the important concepts of <\/span>donating<\/b> gently used clothes to people in need and\u00a0<\/span>of<\/b>\u00a0recycling worn-out textiles. This is a great way to talk about being good community members and protecting our planet.<\/li>
    • How do we take care of our clothes?<\/b> We will learn practical skills, such as <\/span>folding<\/b> and <\/span>putting clothes away<\/b>. We will also introduce the simple idea of <\/span>mending<\/b> (fixing) a small tear or hole so we can keep our favorite clothes longer!<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

      We are excited to continue these lessons about responsibility and sustainability!<\/span><\/p>

      Spirit Week at Coronado Next Week<\/h3>

      Winter Grams will be on sale after school by the lost and found.\u00a0 From Monday, December 15th, through Thursday, December 18th, purchase a card and a Smencil for $2.00 to be delivered here at school or taken home!<\/span><\/p>

      Spirit Week is next week: <\/strong><\/p>

      • Monday, 12\/15: <\/span>Holiday Day<\/b> – Dress for your favorite holiday!\u00a0 Wear hearts for Valentine’s Day, or pumpkins for Halloween, any holiday you choose!<\/span><\/li>
      • Tuesday, 12\/16: <\/span>Winter Wear <\/b>– Wear white and blue.<\/span><\/li>
      • Wednesday, 12\/17: <\/span>Dress Like a Snowman<\/b> – Borrow from a snowman and wear a hat and\/or scarf!<\/span><\/li>
      • Thursday, 12\/18: <\/span>December in Australia<\/b> – Add a sun hat or visor, sunglasses, and a tropical shirt.<\/span><\/li>
      • Friday, 12\/19: <\/span>Pajama Day<\/b> – Get ready for winter break in your coziest PJs. \u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

        Thank you for your continued support.<\/span><\/p>

        Warmly,<\/span><\/p>

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