A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK:
With summer coming to an end the children have been enjoying their new classrooms, making new friends and enjoying all the summer activities. This month we will be celebrating the end of summer with a Magic Show. We have lots of fun things planned for the day including having KONA ICE in the parking lot so as you leave for the day the children will be able to enjoy a treat. We would like to welcome all the new families that are joining us this month and we look forward to getting to know your child and family. Very soon, the weather will start getting cooler and we plan to take full advantage of the fall season. Please make sure your child has a weather appropriate change of clothes in their cubby and outerwear when applicable. Make sure to check the monthly parent letter and skills and read the information provided so you can support at home the skills that your child is learning here at school. The lesson plans and developmental guidelines change every week and our staff use them as tools to implement fun and educational activities to support the skill being taught. Also, visit our school website to access, our school education newsletter, August menu, monthly calendar, and other important information.
Reminders
*We are a nut-free school. Please make sure your child is not bringing any snacks to school that contain nuts. If we come across any snacks that do contain nuts in them, that were brought from home, they will be thrown away. We have a handful of children that are severely allergic to nuts, and we want to make sure we are taking all precautions when it comes to health and children’s well-beings.
*Tuition is due each week. A late fee of $25 will be charged to your account if payment has not been made by Tuesday evening of each week and your child’s enrollment will be jeopardized if it continues.
*Please remember to check your child in and out each day of school, using the iPad at the front desk.
Have a wonderful month
Robin Kemmer
Principal
DATES TO REMEMBER:
August 3rd National Watermelon Day
August 4th Car Races
August 9th Book Lover’s Day * Have your child bring in their favorite book *
August 10th Teddy Bear Picnic
August 15th Water Play Day
August 18th Ice Cream Social
August 23rd Water Play Day
August 25th End of Summer Celebration
Thriving Through Play: Gross-Motor Activities for Growing Preschoolers
Children grow tremendously from birth through age five, so it is vital that we are there to support them. At our preschool, we help children with balancing skills, hand-eye coordination, and how to stay healthy and safe. It’s all part of our comprehensive Links to Learning curriculum, designed to help every child thrive.
Our dedicated teachers promote wellness through daily learning experiences that encourage children to climb, run, hop, dance, and practice rhythmic movement. Games like Freeze Tag, Simon Says, and Red Light/Green Light help children develop gross motor skills while having a blast!
It’s not all about physical play – we know the importance of building social-emotional skills too. Following directions, teamwork, and taking turns are all part of the fun during our activities. Plus, we also introduce children to basic nutritional and safety concepts, setting them up for a lifetime of healthy choices.
Below, we have compiled a list of age-appropriate outdoor activities that you can do with your child to help continue the development at home.
- Infants (0 – 1 year)
Grass provides a natural and forgiving environment for your infant to explore safely. Take your baby outdoors and allow them to practice movement and balance. Place rattles, soft balls, or textured toys a few feet from your infant, and encourage them to reach and grasp the items.
- Toddlers (1 – 2 years)
Grab a bunch of colorful balls and head outside. Encourage your toddler to roll or kick the balls on various surfaces like soft grass, squishy sand, or smooth pavement. Watch their eyes light up as they discover the different textures and improve their coordination along the way.
- Beginners (2 – 3 years)
Place a few hula hoops on the ground for a series of exciting jumping games. Ask your child to jump from one hoop to the next using both feet. Then, ask them to hop from one to the next on one foot. Lastly, challenge your child to hop from hoop to hoop alternating between their left and right foot.
- Intermediates (3 – 4 years)
Provide your child the opportunity to demonstrate smooth body control through different yoga poses. Lay out a mat, and introduce poses named after animals they are familiar with, such as cat, cow, dog, and frog. Perform the pose first and encourage your child to mimic what they see.
- Pre-K / Pre-K 2 (4 – 5 years)
Use chalk to write various numbers and letters in your driveway. Ask your child to perform a variety of movement by saying phrases such as, “Bear crawl to the letter K” or “Tiptoe to the number 5.” This activity not only fosters gross motor skills, but also encourages letter and number recognition and following directions.
August News
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK:
With summer coming to an end the children have been enjoying their new classrooms, making new friends and enjoying all the summer activities. This month we will be celebrating the end of summer with a Magic Show. We have lots of fun things planned for the day including having KONA ICE in the parking lot so as you leave for the day the children will be able to enjoy a treat. We would like to welcome all the new families that are joining us this month and we look forward to getting to know your child and family. Very soon, the weather will start getting cooler and we plan to take full advantage of the fall season. Please make sure your child has a weather appropriate change of clothes in their cubby and outerwear when applicable. Make sure to check the monthly parent letter and skills and read the information provided so you can support at home the skills that your child is learning here at school. The lesson plans and developmental guidelines change every week and our staff use them as tools to implement fun and educational activities to support the skill being taught. Also, visit our school website to access, our school education newsletter, August menu, monthly calendar, and other important information.
Reminders
*We are a nut-free school. Please make sure your child is not bringing any snacks to school that contain nuts. If we come across any snacks that do contain nuts in them, that were brought from home, they will be thrown away. We have a handful of children that are severely allergic to nuts, and we want to make sure we are taking all precautions when it comes to health and children’s well-beings.
*Tuition is due each week. A late fee of $25 will be charged to your account if payment has not been made by Tuesday evening of each week and your child’s enrollment will be jeopardized if it continues.
*Please remember to check your child in and out each day of school, using the iPad at the front desk.
Have a wonderful month
Robin Kemmer
Principal
DATES TO REMEMBER:
August 3rd National Watermelon Day
August 4th Car Races
August 9th Book Lover’s Day * Have your child bring in their favorite book *
August 10th Teddy Bear Picnic
August 15th Water Play Day
August 18th Ice Cream Social
August 23rd Water Play Day
August 25th End of Summer Celebration
Thriving Through Play: Gross-Motor Activities for Growing Preschoolers
Children grow tremendously from birth through age five, so it is vital that we are there to support them. At our preschool, we help children with balancing skills, hand-eye coordination, and how to stay healthy and safe. It’s all part of our comprehensive Links to Learning curriculum, designed to help every child thrive.
Our dedicated teachers promote wellness through daily learning experiences that encourage children to climb, run, hop, dance, and practice rhythmic movement. Games like Freeze Tag, Simon Says, and Red Light/Green Light help children develop gross motor skills while having a blast!
It’s not all about physical play – we know the importance of building social-emotional skills too. Following directions, teamwork, and taking turns are all part of the fun during our activities. Plus, we also introduce children to basic nutritional and safety concepts, setting them up for a lifetime of healthy choices.
Below, we have compiled a list of age-appropriate outdoor activities that you can do with your child to help continue the development at home.
Grass provides a natural and forgiving environment for your infant to explore safely. Take your baby outdoors and allow them to practice movement and balance. Place rattles, soft balls, or textured toys a few feet from your infant, and encourage them to reach and grasp the items.
Grab a bunch of colorful balls and head outside. Encourage your toddler to roll or kick the balls on various surfaces like soft grass, squishy sand, or smooth pavement. Watch their eyes light up as they discover the different textures and improve their coordination along the way.
Place a few hula hoops on the ground for a series of exciting jumping games. Ask your child to jump from one hoop to the next using both feet. Then, ask them to hop from one to the next on one foot. Lastly, challenge your child to hop from hoop to hoop alternating between their left and right foot.
Provide your child the opportunity to demonstrate smooth body control through different yoga poses. Lay out a mat, and introduce poses named after animals they are familiar with, such as cat, cow, dog, and frog. Perform the pose first and encourage your child to mimic what they see.
Use chalk to write various numbers and letters in your driveway. Ask your child to perform a variety of movement by saying phrases such as, “Bear crawl to the letter K” or “Tiptoe to the number 5.” This activity not only fosters gross motor skills, but also encourages letter and number recognition and following directions.