
70
YEARS
Teaching preschoolers since 1956
717-761-6003

Next Steps 3s
Monday-Wednesday 9:15-11:45
Lead Teacher - Mrs. Maura Brittingham
Assistant Teacher - Mrs. Megan Rhodes
FEBRUARY
February 3,4,5: our themes are Colors in Winter and the letters q, r, and s.
Our books: Gregory’s Shadow,
The Colors of Winter,
Snowmen at Night
Our crafts: Groundhog Day craft
Fun Activities: Snowman for snack and making snow
Concepts: Winter
February 10, 11, 12: Our themes are Hearts, Snowflakes and Symmetry and the letters t, u and v
Our books: The Snowy Nap
The Little Snowflake
Strangers in the Woods
Our crafts: Valentine’s Bag
Fun activities: Making snowflakes and hearts
Concepts: Shapes and Symmetry, Expand concept of cycles in nature.
February 17,18,19: our theme is Kindness and the letter w, and x.
No School Monday February 17 in honor of President’s Day
Our books: All are Welcome ,
ABCs of Kindness,
Finding Kindness
Our craft: Kindness Craft
Concepts: Being a good friend
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February 24,25,26: Our themes will be Forces and Shapes of Nature. and the letters y and z.
Our books: Wind,
Little Beaver and the Echo,
What Makes a Shadow?
Our craft: Magnet Art
Fun activities: Exploring gravity, magnetism, and wind
Concepts: The forces that affect our world
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Reminders: We will be working on Spring assessments in preparation for Conferences.
No School Monday February 17
Parent Conferences on Tuesday March 10. No school for students that day.
We will celebrate Valentine’s Day on Wednesday February 12.
Mrs. Brittingham and Mrs. Rhodes