Look for the “Books Read” graph on the inside of the French doors in the Main preschool classroom. A photo of the cover of each book we read at group time is posted along with the date it was read. Children and I will refer to the graph throughout the year to help us remember…
Read MoreIf you took any pictures from the first days of school we would love to add copies to our memory books. Binders and supplies can be found on the brown bookshelf in the corner of the Quiet room. Children may want to add artwork or stories as well. Your classroom guide has suggestions for taking…
Read MoreWhen children participate in snack at HPPK they learn in many areas. The snack center is one area of the classroom in which all of the senses are used. Children with different learning styles are all able to learn when multiple senses and movement are involved. When children read the step by step snack routine…
Read MoreSaturday school is offered so parents and guardians who are unable to be in the classroom during the week can have an opportunity to experience preschool with their children. We follow our normal routine except that there is an adult present for each child. Please take advantage of this special day. Green class will not…
Read MoreDo you ever wonder what children are learning as they play or explore in our preschool learning centers? Brief examples are posted throughout the classroom. Look for charts backed in purple.
Read MoreEach preschool class will celebrate Halloween with a simple, low-key costume party – Green on Monday, October 30, and Blue on Tuesday, October 31. If your child would like to wear a simple costume to school, please send him already dressed (NO MASKS, please). Children may create a costume with materials we have in our…
Read MoreWe will continue to work on learning basic routines and making connections between children throughout the month of October. We will introduce fire safety, focusing on fire alarms and leaving the building when you hear one. We may also explore signs of fall including apples, pumpkins and fall leaves. Donations of pumpkins for the classroom…
Read More(Adapted from Family-Friendly Communications for Early Childhood Programs) Many children today are beginning earlier in social situations, and some are spending more time with peers than they used to. Recent studies have found that some friendships formed in the early years of childhood are second only to family relationships in importance. From such findings comes…
Read MoreAdults are often tempted to praise children in an effort to build their self-esteem or to gain compliance with desired behavior. The problem is that over time this method can backfire. Many children actually become dependent upon praise from others in order to feel successful while others may not choose positive behaviors unless they get…
Read More(Adapted from Family Friendly Communications for Early Childhood Programs) A question like “What color is that block?” evokes a one-word answer. But an open-ended question, “Tell me about the blocks you are using,” encourages a child to describe the blocks or explain what she is doing. There is no right or wrong answer here. An…
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