January 12 - March 13, 2009

Week of January 12:  Winter Wonderland                 
Snow falling quietly, icicles shining all around...well, maybe not in New Orleans – but we will find our own winter wonderland by exploring the books of the season!

Week of January 19:   Bears, Bears, Everywhere!
We will have a “beary” good time reading bear stories, going on a bear hunt, and more!

Week of January 26:   Good Night, Sleep Tight
Wear your pj’s to R.EA.D.’s pretend sleepover!   We will enjoy bedtime stories and songs.

Week of February 2:  Wake Up Night
Find out which creatures are awake while you’re sleeping.  We will learn about nocturnal animals this week at R.E.A.D.

Week of February 9:  I Love You!
We will celebrate Valentine’s Day this week - reading stories, singing songs, making a card, and eating yummy treats!

Week of February 16:  Throw Me Something, Mister!
Come in your costume and celebrate Mardi Gras this week at R.E.A.D.

Week of February 23:  No classes for Mardi Gras week.

Week of March 3:  Off And Counting
We will enjoy favorite number rhymes, songs, and books!

Week Of March 10: Introducing Eric Carle
Have fun exploring the world of one of our favorite authors.

March 17- May 14, 2009

Week of March 17:  Spring Is Here!
We will celebrate the season of flowers and green growing things through songs, stories, and rhymes.

Week of March 24:  Sing Me a Story
Singing is one of our favorite things at R.E.A.D., and so this week we’ll have a whole session of favorite songs, and stories set to music

Week of March 31:  Happy Birthday Willoughby! 
Join us to celebrate Willoughby’s birthday the R.E.A.D. way, with stories, songs, and dancing!

Week of April 6:  Digging Up Dinosaurs
We all love dinosaurs! This week we’ll have the silly, the factual, and
everything in between in the world of dinos.

Week of April 13:  No classes for Spring break.

Week of April 20:  Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, we will read and sing about land and sea, learn about caring for the earth, and make recycled art!

Week of April 27:  Going To The ZooCome along to visit the animals as we journey to the zoo by way of books.

Week of May 4:  Mothers’ Day
Join us to read about mothers and children, animal babies, and all that moms do – as we say 3 cheers for mom on Mothers’ Day!

Week of May 11:  The World is a Rainbow
Colors bring life and personality to everything around us.  What’s your favorite color?  We’ll have a story or a rhyme for it this week (and a colorful snack...)!