Be Enriched! Hopefully you were able to join us for Cindy, Paola and Stuart’s fascinating and enlightening presentation on SOUND that took place on February 18. If not, here are some comments from parents and a brief recap. After much research and experimentation, these three dedicated educators provided the parents with insight into our children’s…
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March Snack Sign up
There's plenty of space to sign up for bringing snack this month – look to the hallway sign up sheet on the East wall and pick a day!
Kindergarden Night TONIGHT 6:45
Not many have signed up but we're going ahead anyway. If you're coming, please bring nibbles and drinks and hear of experiences from those who've moved into the next phase. Regina is offering babysitting at NSW 6:45-8:45, call me if you want me to sign you up! Kris
Leave a provocation!
IMG_7483, originally uploaded by thenewschoolwest. In the living area some of these materials have been set out with bugs to provoke the children to manipulate them and as a means for dramatic play. In this area the children create homes for butterflies and invent a wonderful array of stories. Wire has been added to support…
exploring the textures
IMG_7141, originally uploaded by thenewschoolwest. The children have been comparing the materials from their original form and noticing how in some cases the texture changes once they are smashed. We plan to bring different materials that might provide smells the children may already be familiar with like cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla. We wonder what these…
grinding natural materials
IMG_5762, originally uploaded by thenewschoolwest. The children have continued their exploration of natural materials in various parts of the classroom. In the mini studio they have been smashing and grinding them and observing how they change in form as well as the smells that they produce.
Babies
"We like to play family!" Dramatic play expands a child's awareness of self in relation to others and the environment. Through dramatic play, children continue to build understandings of their world. There are children who have, or are expecting, new siblings in their lives. Strong feelings can come along with this life change. Dramatic play offers children…
Night Garden
Night Garden, originally uploaded by NSW photostream.
Roleen’s Words
(this message is linked to the Fundraising to the right of the NSW blog for reference) Dear Friends, Every year at this time I find myself excited about all the events on the calendar that bring us together as a community – Bowling, Comedy Night, Secret Tastings, Silent Auction Dance Party and of course graduation. …
Kindergarten information
Kindergarten Transition Night For parents with children who will be (or are thinking about) going to kindergarten in Fall of this year. March 2, 2010 6:45 to 8:45 here at NSW Past parents will be coming to talk about their process of transitioning to kindergarten. Can we be more prepared for our next…