Learning with Blocks

Blocks are open-ended materials that stimulate young imaginations, provide choices for discovery and invention, and promote the development of problem-solving skills. One day a block may be an airplane. The next day that same block in the hands of the same child can be a sofa for the house he is building. Building with blocks

Miss Christy and Miss Sue’s September Newsletter

Our school year is off to a great start! We are very fortunate to have such a great group of students this year! Each one brings his/her own uniqueness and charm to the class! This past month has been very exciting. We have been getting used to our daily routines, getting to know each other,

Kelly’s Newsletter, April 18, 2011

APRIL NEWSLETTER THANK YOU: Thanks to all of the Dads and Special Guests who came to our “Donuts with Dad” celebrations.  It was a huge success and the children absolutely loved sharing their school day with their loved ones!  We will be having similar celebrations in May with our Moms (or Special Guests).  Please join

Miss Theresa and Miss Tiffany’s April Newsletter

Thank you to all the dads, grandpa’s and everyone else who joined us for “Donuts With Dad”. The children were very excited to have their special guests join them for donuts and fun in our classroom. Some of the favorite activities were building structures, playing in the moon sand, and the space scavenger hunt. Thank

Miss Kelly and Miss Beth’s March 2011 Newsletter

Fine Motor Skills: Throughout our Zoo Theme, we have been practicing our fine motor control through a variety of cutting, tearing, and folding activities. A few of these activities include cutting zoo-themed paper in our sensory table, accordion-folding paper to form elephant trunks, and tearing construction paper pieces to make tiger habitats. These cutting, tearing,

Miss Kelly and Miss Beth’s Newsletter February 2011

We’d like to start by saying “Thank You!” to all of the parents who made it out for conferences. It was so nice to see all of you and share your child’s progress! Exploration and Discovery during our Polar Region Theme: During our final week of learning about Polar Regions, the children were ready for