Sunday, November 5, 2017

Kindness Skills

I could cry watching our classrooms in action. Our teachers not only incorporate our curriculum, but they are free to create their own activities as seen fit.
Ms. Jessica and Ms. Kristi, our PreK teachers do this often. This is an example that displays what is important to them. They truly foster a sense of kindness and helpfulness in their classroom, so the PreK littles helped make a "Helpful Collage!"

Check it out!

The children chose helpful images from magazines and cut them out to display on the group collage. Fine motor, expanding attentiveness, and developing empathy!

I can be helpful by making food for my mom!

I can be helpful by cleaning up and helping with my little brother!

This is an easy activity to implement at home! 

Here are some questions to ask as you conduct the activity:
"What does helpful mean?"
"Who do you know that is helpful?"
"What did you do today that was helpful?"
"Why is it good to be helpful?"

Please do not forget the social emotional development of children in this fast paced world. 

October Curriculum Review

Can you believe that October is over? We can't! Where does the time go??

Although the days go quickly, we try to ensure that the final week of each month is a slow down week to truly take in what we've learned. Last week, we reviewed our October focus of Family, Friends, Community and Pets.

Frog Street Press Curriculum adapts a community perspective to learning as this is just as important as meeting the check lists and milestones!

Below is a snipped of a review session for our 3 year old class. Ms. Kelsey and Ms. Kiara are rock stars and we appreciate all of the love they extend to our sweet littles every day!

To ensure top notch focus, we implement our "Bunny Breathing" technique to calm our bodies and focus our minds!

Great Bunny Breathing, friends!

Now we are ready to review!

Pets are family too!
*Magnetic story boards encourage fine motor development, early comprehension skills and assists our 3 year old visual learners!*

Discussing Mom, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa

Family is love!

Comprehension, compassion and literacy all in one! What does the word "Family" start with?

Sound it out with me!


As you can tell, our interactive curriculum meets so many needs in just a short lesson. 
Stop by today to learn more! Mrs. Candace, the Director, will gladly discuss options for you!