As we have started in on a new school year we have been taking some extra time to learn more about each of our children. We used crayons to draw self-portraits. We measured our heights and displayed them on a bulletin board. We alos made prints of our hands and feet.
This week we used all five of our senses to explore a variety of apples! We sorted them, noticed their similiarities and differences, ate them, rolled them, painted with them, and smelled them. It was an intriguing and informational way to begin our new school year.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
A New School Year!
Welcome to a new school year at ABC Academy filled with learning, growth, and success! This year you can be prepared to expect many great things from us; beginning with your child's preschool education.
A child's education begins long before they step foot into their kidnergarten classroom. In the preschool setting children learn about the importance of cooperating in a group environment, develop the ability to solve problems, are instilled with confidence and independence, and they are able to create their foundation for further learning. Their skills in all academic areas are postively impacted by their presence in preschool; such as math, science, language and literacy, and creative representation.
We recognize our importance and the importance of parents in their children's development. We have designed a system that will reach each child on a more individual level. We gathered information about our children and their families through our Parent Teacher Conferences which focused on preparing the children for their new classroom and setting goals for the children. Each day as we write our lesson plans we will plan for specific children; using their interests and goals to create a small group time activity.
For example, In Magic Kingdom one goal that we have set for a couple of children is the ability to recognize letters and their corresponding sounds. One of those children holds a strong interest in playdough. As a result, playdough was used to create letter forms and practice their sounds. This child was engaged, advancing towards the mastery of their goal, and excited about it!
During the year, we will be continuing to help the students acheive their goals and collaborate with their parents to develop ones. We are excited to be working so closely with our families to enhance the children's education.
A child's education begins long before they step foot into their kidnergarten classroom. In the preschool setting children learn about the importance of cooperating in a group environment, develop the ability to solve problems, are instilled with confidence and independence, and they are able to create their foundation for further learning. Their skills in all academic areas are postively impacted by their presence in preschool; such as math, science, language and literacy, and creative representation.
We recognize our importance and the importance of parents in their children's development. We have designed a system that will reach each child on a more individual level. We gathered information about our children and their families through our Parent Teacher Conferences which focused on preparing the children for their new classroom and setting goals for the children. Each day as we write our lesson plans we will plan for specific children; using their interests and goals to create a small group time activity.
For example, In Magic Kingdom one goal that we have set for a couple of children is the ability to recognize letters and their corresponding sounds. One of those children holds a strong interest in playdough. As a result, playdough was used to create letter forms and practice their sounds. This child was engaged, advancing towards the mastery of their goal, and excited about it!
During the year, we will be continuing to help the students acheive their goals and collaborate with their parents to develop ones. We are excited to be working so closely with our families to enhance the children's education.
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