'Twas the week before Christmas

‘Twas the week before Christmas when all through the Centre
The children did share excited Christmas banter
Ribbon, glitter, paper and glue
Playdough center pieces given their due

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The children were settled shoulder to shoulder in their cubbies
While grand attempts were made to put on their muddie buddies
The teachers went about splitting the large group
Organizing activities for the enthusiastic troops!
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When out in the hallway there arose such a clatter,
The children ran to the “kitchen room” to see what’s the matter
The families arrived in groups large and small
They took to the seats one and all

In through the door the band did appear
Carrying their instruments, welcomed with cheer
The reading corner stage they did fill
And treated the children with various a trill

Now Gina! now Martha! now, Donna and Matt!
On, George on Caroline! On Gordon and LISE!
Lise, who welcomed the band with joy and glee
The performance was grand, the children on key

As the week moved along the children got productive
Secretly making presents, colourful and creative
Honouring the natural materials they had collected
Pressing nature’s treasures into the item to be gifted

As Christmas approaches we wrap up the goodies
Choosing just one, from a plate full of cookies
We say our farewells to families and friends
And wish them a peaceful and cheerful year’s end​