What a fun week! We had Parent Partners which was organized by Laura Smith (Ava EW), Jess Jones (Chase, EW), and presented by Melinda (Ephy, WW). Diego (WW) brought flowers and snack along with snack brought by Sonia (WW) and with her dad, Andrew, helping make the menu. Finn (WW) and her mom, Britt, helped…
Observing in the front yard, we noticed that the children remembered connections they made with nature. The teachers, inspired by a workshop focused on technology and preschool from Ingrid Anderson, made an intention to create provocations that challenge the children’s connections and create new knowledge. To do that, we thought about the world the…
In the East Wing, the children and teachers develop a weekly mantra. The mantras are used as an instrument of the mind to focus all of us on community empathy. The mantra that emerged for our first week of school: Welcoming. The children in the East Wing can’t help but notice that some of the…
With lengthened exposure to materials, children learn their properties and begin to explore possibilities. Dylan (EW) worked with friends to build a track that included the right velocity, trajectory, and ricochet to make a marble flip through a top tunnel! Several friends gathered around to try the trick and shout with joy! The teachers store…
Back in April, we learned that Greyson’s family was moving to Texas in June and we started thinking about saying goodbye. Teacher Amy: At the end of June, our friend Greyson is moving to Texas. The teachers were wondering if you would like to work on a surprise goodbye gift for him to take to…
Welcoming is one of our core values. As the time for the New West-Wingers to have their play dates approached, we began to reflect with the children about some ways to make someone feel welcome. Teacher Adriana: I wonder how we can support the new West Wingers and their families to feel welcome in our…
Following up on “I NOTICED SOME OF THE BRANCHES ARE DYING.” – MILA We came up with the best words to invite Michael Jimenez to support us with our big tree in the Front Yard. The children’s next step was to actually write the letter. They took turns writing. Some of the children were challenged…
Hello East Wing Families, This week we will begin visiting Beethoven Elementary School in small groups to familiarize ourselves with the upcoming graduation ceremony. During these small visits, we will tour the auditorium, check out the kindergarten yard, and practice being on stage. Starting the week of June 25th, we will begin graduation rehearsals…
We meet in the Communication Center and read the story written by the other group of children the previous day. The story isn’t complete and as a group, we plan to add to the story and support the resolution of a conflict between the family and the wolf. After hearing the story, Coco had…
We have strong dramatic players in the West Wing and the teachers are making a conscientious effort to reflect on the children’s play with them to support the recognition that dramatic play is a form of storytelling. As we capture their play in words, we highlight the power of words to hold memories and emotions.…