Especially when interacting with young children, we quickly become aware of how children who haven’t developed language skills yet, can still tell us what they need. We can tell from their facial expressions, body movements and sounds or cries when things are good or not so good. When we know children well, we can predict […]
How do we experience the world around us? We use our five senses! Senses are a young child’s biggest source of information to learn and grow. Children have to experience things very concretely and do so by seeing, hearing, smelling, touching and tasting! This week will explore some brand new tastes, smells and sounds as […]
Each year, we dedicate a few weeks to learn about community helpers that are so invaluable in our neighborhoods. This week, in conjunctions with celebrations around town, we recognize Fire Safety Week. It’s never too soon to start talking about safety and how to protect yourself. This week we will practice to get low under […]
The leaves are changing colors! It’s one of the first things we notice as the season flow from summer to fall. What else do you notice? The nights are cooler, and the sun is setting sooner at night. We see fall flowers around and lots of fall vegetables. Looks t the colors you see around […]
When you travel by the same buildings and things every day, you almost forget to notice them. This week we will talk about important things in our neighborhood that help us and each other. There are fire companies, schools, churches and hospitals as well as stores, libraries and doctor’s offices. When you walk, ride or […]
The children are quickly forming friendships with classmates and telling stories about all of the fun things they do. Have you heard new friend’s names at home? This week are all learning all about each other and what it means to be a friend. Friends help each other and say kind things. We can help […]
The new school year has begun and the children are settling into the routines and feeling comfortable with their classroom and teachers. Ask your child what their favorite thing to do each day is. We have seen lots of fun painting, playing with playdough, playground fun and lots of great books being read. There have […]
Each September brings new beginnings. Children often move to new classrooms, meet new friends and new teachers. Families may have changes and adjustments as well. This week we focus on getting children familiar with everything new around them. We learn special traits about our friends, classroom, routines and environment. Take a few minutes to talk […]
The summer sun has been happily warm this year and the children have been enjoying water play, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, hula hoops and many other memorable summer activities. This week we talked about how people, animals and plants cool off when they are too hot. We compared how hot and cool water feel differently on […]
Think of your childhood summers and what you loved to do most. What did you do this summer that was the most memorable! The children will reflect on their favorite summer activities too and we will celebrate all the fun we had. Water fun, popsicles and outdoor play will surely be a big part of […]