Here are some highlights from the latest issue of Collage, a collection of articles and resources for early childhood educators. This issue is devoted to “The Power of Play” and includes articles from some of the foremost experts in our field. The issue provides theoretical and practical justification and perspectives. Some highlights are included below. You can read the entire text of the articles and resources...
As many of you have heard, the children in the Preschool 4′s class are each writing and illustrating original books. We bought blank books and they are filling the pages with their stories and pictures. They were each asked “How does your story start.” They all came up with different topics: flowers, animals, the ocean, space, princesses, caterpillars, super heroes, robots, etc. The only restriction...
Once a year we survey families and staff as a requirement of accreditation. In addition to honoring the standards for accreditation, the results of these surveys help us evaluate our effectiveness in addressing current goals and objectives and direct us in establishing goals and objectives for the coming year. Our goal is always 100% participation. The results are used as a basis for continuing successful...
Once a year we survey families and staff as a requirement of accreditation. In addition to honoring the standards for accreditation, the results of these surveys help us evaluate our effectiveness in addressing current goals and objectives and direct us in establishing goals and objectives for the coming year. Our goal is always 100% participation. The results are used as a basis for continuing successful...
Chris came on Wednesday to visit the Young Toddlers, Older Toddlers, Preschool 3′s and Preschool 4′s. He brought turtles, frogs & toads and talked to the children about vernal pools (not like a swimming pool!), the habitats that animals live in and that they should live in their natural habitats. He told the older children how “Lily” a spotted turtle he introduced, was found in...
On behalf of the Auction Committee, we wanted to extend our sincere thanks to those of you who participated in this special event. We are particularly grateful that, in addition to meeting or exceeding your volunteer obligations, nearly all of you were here on Saturday night to share in the spirit of the occasion. We know that you all have very busy lives — your...
We have great news! Thanks to the time and talents of Mike Durkin and his staff at Solostream, we have a new web site. The new format and design has allowed us to add and enhance our content and opens up all sorts of opportunities to better communicate with current and prospective families and staff. Here are some of the highlights: The “For Current Parents” section includes...