St. Nicholas Day takes place on December 6th each year. It is an extra special day down our preschool hallway as we await a visit from St. Nicholas! The day starts by discussing who Saint Nicholas is and most kids are surprised to know he goes by another name - Santa Claus! Students also learn that St. Nick helped children who were sick or poor. This opens a much broader discussion about the importance of giving during the holiday season. We then prepare for him to stop by and leave a special treat inside every child’s stocking or shoe. Some classrooms decorate socks from home, some students create their own stocking out of paper, and some set aside one shoe in the hallway for their special treat.
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| Students’ shoes with candy canes and prayer cards
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In Mrs. Harmon’s classroom, they spent the morning with one shoe on as the other was in the hallway awaiting a visit from St. Nicholas. The kids love the silliness of wearing one shoe at school! This is a fond memory that Mrs. Harmon has of Kindergarten with Mrs. Anderson. She is thrilled to be able to carry on this fun memory with her students!
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| Students doing brain breaks with one shoe |
Throughout the day, preschoolers anxiously await for their stocking/shoe to fill up with goodies! Each time checking creates more and more excitement. Eventually, the students find a candy cane and a St. Nicholas prayer card beside their shoe/stocking. Each year, students are over-the-moon that St. Nicholas stopped at ASA without anyone seeing him! The prayer cards are then read to the students and brought home to discuss with families. Classes also discuss how the candy cane symbolizes a shepherd's hook. Preschoolers are learning all about The Nativity Scene during Advent so they are excited to learn about the history of candy canes! St. Nicholas Day is a great way to stop and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas and the importance of giving to the less fortunate.
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| Students finding their shoes filled with a candy cane and prayer card |
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| Stockings awaiting a visit from St. Nicholas |
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