October is here, and wild animals are about to be exchanged for pumpkins, bats, hats, cats, spiders, the color orange and the number 2. Every year when October comes around, and I see what's in the box, I get excited. The work is perfect for fall, and it sets a nice stage for things that are related … [Read more...]
Toddlers in the swing of school
Children are amazing. They have come leaps and bounds in the last few weeks! The hurricane pushed us back a bit, but now they are getting into the swing of school. We've been seeing lots of smiles now throughout the day. We're witnessing sweet interactions with peers, friendly eye contact, offers of … [Read more...]
Toddler room full of wild animals
Even though Hurricane Dorian caused a hiccup in our schedule, the toddlers quickly adjusted to being at school anyway! We've been seeing lots of smiles now throughout the day. We're witnessing sweet interactions with peers, friendly eye contact, offerings for help, peek-a-boo at the tunnel, and … [Read more...]
Transformations abound in toddler room
May is a perfect month to study insects and the butterfly life cycle. This time of year, insects can be observed in our outdoor space. For example, the children can find a roly-poly in the mulch or caterpillars on the milkweed and chrysalides (and butterflies) around Ms. Kate’s class on the … [Read more...]
Toddlers are busy with spring activities
As we get close to the end of the school year, the children who are old enough are assessed for readiness to move to Primary in the fall. Those who are ready will visit their new classrooms and meet the teachers. These visits give insight into next year and help reduce possible anxiety of this … [Read more...]
Spring animal activities arriving soon
April started with a theme of snakes, turtles, frogs, and lizards. A frog finger puppet accommodates a song. It's fun to match small snakes, turtles, lizards and frogs. It's cute to put little lily pads on pegs and then place the frogs on top. Frogs, lizards, turtles and snakes slowly make way for … [Read more...]
Ladybugs make room for frogs, lizards
This month, we concentrate on birds, land/water/sky, seasonal objects associated with St. Patrick’s Day and then spring items. We are starting to introduce frogs and lizards, as well. Shamrocks have taken the place of hearts hanging in the classroom and occupying the terrarium. Felt shamrocks are … [Read more...]
Grandparents invited to school
This Thursday is Grandparents’ Night from 6-7 p.m. Your children can show them what they like to do in school and who their friends are. Feel free to tag along. Perhaps you missed Parents’ Night, or perhaps you'd like to see the current themes. We welcome you! Even though we let the ladybugs go, … [Read more...]
Music to fill toddler classroom
The next few months, we are diving into music! We took two of our shelves and filled them with instruments for the children to create music whenever they feel inclined. Exposing children to music helps the body and the mind work together. Our days are filled with songs that are catchy to hear but … [Read more...]
Toddlers take on leadership roles
As we move along in the school year, there are more opportunities for children to take a leadership role. This could be teacher-initiated, or we might suggest the child look around to see if a classmate is available. It’s usually thought that the older children are the leaders, but sometimes a … [Read more...]
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