Parent Workshop

I just wanted to put up a reminder about the upcoming workshop the school counselor, Mrs. Abbott, will be doing on Thursday, January 26th. The workshop topic is Parenting the Strong Willed Child. Mrs. Abbott will share some very easy tips and techniques to use with the children in your life. You may not be seeing a need for these techniques at the moment, but this information is great to have in your "toolbox" for the future.


Please be sure to return the slip if you are attending by Wednesday, January 25th!

Christmas Break Packet

At the end of the week, a practice packet will be coming home with your child. It will have some writing activities and cutting practice sheets. This is just practice, it does not need to come back to school. If your child is bored during break, give them a page to work on. At this age, homework is something fun for them and they feel so proud when they complete it.

Have a great break and Happy Holidays!

Last week we talked about the 5 senses in class. We did a taste test on Tuesday and had to record if we liked or didn't like the item. We tasted a pretzel, lemon wedge, Oreo, and baker's chocolate. Here a few pictures from the taste test. Can you tell what they were tasting in the pictures? 😀

Here are some great ideas for fine motor play. We use crayons, markers, paint brushes, and other writing tools everyday. We try to always remind the students to "pinch" their writing tool. Sometimes, their fine motor muscles just need to be strengthened. This also helps with cutting skills, too.

Sugar Aunts: Improving pencil grasp with Fine Motor Play

We've Come a Long Way!

I can't believe how fast the first months of school have gone by! The students are really settling into the daily routine now. They are becoming more aware of the class rules and expectations, too. It makes me so happy to see the play groups and friendships that are being formed in class. It makes for a fun and at times, rambunctious center time.

I am also so proud of the independence that many of the students are showing in daily tasks as well. A majority of the class can recognize their first name and name the letter it begins with. I am seeing quite a few students "pinching" their writing tools and holding scissors correctly, too. The whole class is working very hard to put their coats on themselves and many are zipping alone.

Keep up the great work you have been doing at home, parents! You are your child's first teacher and by reinforcing what your child is learning in school, you are helping make your child even more successful!

Starting preschool can be quite a change for some students. You may notice new behaviors in your child since school has started. This article gives some explanation for why your child may be acting different.

Still Playing School: The After School Attitude: Why Is My Child Acting Out at Home?

Here is a peek into what our center time looks like. We have fun!