Very Best Pumpkins!

Weekend News

Vivian- One of the days at the weekend, grandmom was at my house having a sleepover. The other day I stayed at home and painted a pumpkin.

Lincoln- I had my birthday. Nany and mommy and daddy and Toby and Nany got me birthday presents. Also my mom and my dad got me Jurassic Park legos. We went to a game called Red Sox.

Gracie- We went to a game. I think it was Lev's. I think the Eagles. The Eagles won! I love my dad, I love my mom, and I love my brother, and I love my whole house, and I love my whole toys! 

Asha- I played with Savi my baby and I went to my cousins house yesterday. We went on a very long walk. We saw a squirrel in our house outside and we saw a lot of squirrels. We saw different color trees and a lot of squirrels. 

Zev- Yesterday, I wanted to watch a little and I could. Also, yesterday when it was about to be night time, I made my pumpkin something that has lots of faces. I made it a jack-o-latern.

Dylan- I watched the Phillies game. Me and Barrett played with toys. We played with car toys.

Thea- I played outside. I drived in the car with mommy to the restaurant. I got a toy. Daddy went to the restaurant with us and Quinn went to the restaurant. 

Natey- I go in Miami. I found a branch and it's with spikes. I brought too many toys. There was a pool and I have to be quiet because all the people sleeping. I found iguana. It was bigger! It was bigger like me! I saw a stingray and I saw a crocodile head, it was two! It was a skeleton! And I saw big crocodile! There was a turtle and there was a cave and I go under it and I was under the cave and I was underwater! The end!

Millie- I played with Ethan. He played crab. I went to papa's house. 

Jessica- I played with my sister all day. I gave her a heart and I love her so much and I love my mommy and daddy and everyone in my whole family. I want to give them a thumbs up because they were doing a good job.

Morning choice time.

Setting up for a picnic.

Baking birthday cakes.

Flying airplanes.

Building a campfire.

Working on number sequencing.

This morning the Sparrows finished up designing their Harvest Fest T-shirts. Friends chose their leaf stamp and paint color, and then pressed it onto each shirt. Friends cannot wait to wear them this Wednesday!

When we came inside from outdoor play, Natey gave a presentation on his recent trip to Miami. Natey brought in pictures and a couple video clips to share. Friends loved seeing the different animals! There were pictures of crocodiles, a camel, rhino and turtles. All very exciting! Great job sharing and explaining your experiences Natey!

Last week we read the story, The Very Best Pumpkin. The story is about a boy named Peter, who grows up on his Mimi and Papa's farm. One day, Peter finds a pumpkin all alone in the patch and takes it upon himself to help this pumpkin grow! Come Fall, the pumpkin is ready to be harvested but rather than keep it for himself, Peter gives the pumpkin to his new friend, Meg. 

Today, the Sparrows got to pick their very own "very best pumpkin." Each Sparrow had the opportunity to sit with their pumpkin, hold it, and use their senses to describe it.

Sparrow pumpkin descriptions:

Thea - It's bumpy.

Vivian - It's heavy.

Lincoln - It smells like cotton candy.

Natey - It's so orange.

Asha - It's heavy and bumpy.

Gracie - It's hard and smells like pizza.

Zev- It has bumps on the sides and it feels a little cold.

Dylan - It feels a little bit cold and it has a stem.

Jessica - I like that it's orange and that it has bumps on the side.

Millie - It's small.

Tomorrow, friends will have the chance to decorate their "very best pumpkin," and make it their own by adding personalized touches. The Sparrows have already decided that they want to name their pumpkins!

Ask your Sparrow what they are going to name their pumpkin.