Group Meeting:  Thanksgiving is a time for thanks and for giving.  We are hoping our conversations about this holiday will help the children be thankful and willing to share with others. 

Story:  In preparation for our field trip tomorrow, I read Maddi's Fridge by Lois Brandt.  This is the story of two friends, Maddi and Sophia.  After playing on the playground, Sophia wants to go to Maddi's house for a snack.  When she opens Maddi's fridge, she discovers that Maddi only has milk and bread.  Maddi tells her that they don't have much food but doesn't want Sophia to tell anyone.  Sophia promises not to tell.  Sophia struggles knowing that she has so much food, but Maddi doesn't have any.  Ask your child to tell you if Sophia keeps Maddi's secret.  

Large Group:  We prepared for our trip by talking about where our food comes from.  The children knew that parents go to the store to get food and that they have to pay money for it.  I explained that some families don't always have enough money to buy food.  We can help them by taking food to the Food Pantry.  

Letter Learning:  The letter for today was S.

Snack:  The snack was Belly Bears, applesauce, and water.