Kindergarten Turtles: August 11-14, 2026

Aug 14

Dear Turtle Families,

We had a lovely few days getting to know one another in the forest! It was wonderful to see our Turtle families together at Meet and Greet on Saturday, the 9th. Though our first week was short, it was filled with excitement as the children explored our forest classroom and began making new friends. Everyone played nicely together, and it was fun to watch the children discover each other and all that our classroom has to offer. The mud kitchen and digging area were favorite spots in the forest, while on the platform, the children enjoyed the dollhouse, blocks, and stuffed animals. The rain we have had lately provided plenty of mud for stirring, pouring, and creating in the mud kitchen. As the children played, we noticed many creatures who share our classroom with us: spiders, ants, caterpillars, birds, slugs, and frogs. These moments of discovery are full of wonder and curiosity.

The week was all about settling in, getting to know one another, and becoming familiar with our space. We also began to establish the gentle rhythm that will guide us through our days together. We enjoyed a story about a Mommy Cloud and a scared little raindrop who gathered up its courage to fall to the earth. There, the little raindrop finds other raindrop friends, and together they journey into the roots of a plant. They climb the stem to the top and help a flower bud blossom. They play on the flower petals until the afternoon sun is bright in the sky, then Mommy Cloud, with the sun’s help, collects them all again. It was a pleasure to sit together on our platform and enjoy story time, snacks, lunch, and rest. The children happily conversed with one another and with their teachers, and our beautiful class community is already beginning to blossom. We had a wonderful first week and are so excited to spend this school year together, learning and growing in the Turtle class. Thank you for sharing your children with us!

Class Reminders and Announcements:

Creekcess will begin this week. We will have Creekcess after snack on Tuesdays and Fridays (as weather permits).