We love playing outside. We love exploring nature. More than anything, though, we enjoy the company of our friends. We sit and think. We run and dash to imaginary finish lines. We converse about the weather. We discover ants, where we didn’t think ants could be. Oh, and spiders too! We chase down shadows, trying […]
We’ve long been fans of the work of Oliver Jeffers. As a matter of fact, one of our very first students gifted the school a copy of one of his original titles. From that moment on, we’ve been absolutely hooked to his work. With that in mind, we’re pleased to announce that we’ll be showcasing his […]
Watch as she engages with the Safety Pin Dressing Frame Activity. Yes, safety pins! Disclaimer, the video is three minutes long, which is almost half the amount of time she spent on the material. Watch as she carefully maneuvers her fingers, slowly and methodically removing the pins before preceding to fasten them again. Note the […]
In before care, many students take the opportunity to help get the classroom ready for their friends. Here’s a picture of one of our three year old students, carefully folding the laundry, sorting the towels and polishing clothes, preparing them to put away in the laundry cabinet. Taking care of the environment, empowering children to […]
Watch this short video, as Ms. Wood presents the safety pins dressing frame activity to a three year old student. They both persist, going back and forth, helping each other to discover how best to proceed. There’s a rhythm to the movement, to the presentation, to knowing how the student needs help, and more importantly, […]
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