A Note from Our Principal
Well, the weather will be changing soon and we are hoping that Springtime will be upon us. Soon we will see more birds, butterflies and flowers starting to bloom. The children are ready to take on their outdoor environments as they explore nature using magnifying glasses, flying those kites in the wind, and enjoying the sunshine and the rain!
This month we will be celebrating Dr. Suess’ birthday by kicking off the month with Read Across America. The chidlren will have many opportunities to explore literature, recognize new authors and even get to hear from parents who would love to read to the classes. If you would like to read to your child’s class, please see the doors of the classrooms for the sign up sheet. Also, don’t forget to reach out to your child’s teacher for St. Patrick’s day party information! Lastly, Lifetouch portraits will be taken on March 12th, 13th & 14th. Please look at the Spring portrait scedule by the Links to Home iPad in the lobby.
Sincerely,
Miss Terrie
National Reading Month
March is National Reading Month! Our teachers have exciting activities planned that include reading and reenacting favorite books, introducing students to new titles, and much more. The week of March 19th – 23rd we are looking for parent volunteers who would like to bring a favorite story and special snack to share with their child’s class. Please sign up on the classroom doors.
Open House / Family Referral Bonus
Do you know a colleague who has recently had a baby, a friend in need of care who just relocated to the area, or a family member who is seeking a new preschool for their child? Invite them to our Open House on March 16th. When you refer a friend and they enroll, you’re eligible for a free week of tuition. Ask us for details!
Join Us For Our Next Parenting Workshop on March 19
Learn strategies to help your child cope and manage their feelings at our next parenting workshop, “Helping Children Manage Anxiety” with Sarita Patel. We will identify and discuss common anxiety triggers such as school situations, social dynamics or lack thereof, sleep, and separation issues. Sign up at: https://conta.cc/3UnQnhn
Did You Know?
When children retell stories, they grow vocabulary, learn to sequentially describe events, and build the skills needed for fluent reading comprehension.
Important Dates
March 2 – Read Across America starts today
March 8th-school closed for Staff Development Day
March 10 – Daylight Savings Time
March 12th, 13th & 14th- Lifetouch Spring Pictures
March 14th & March 15th – Child ID information 3 Pm – 5PM
March 16 – Open House
March 19 – First day of spring
March 19th – Read Across America-Snack & a Story! Please see the classroom doors to sign up.
March 29 –Spring Egg Hunt & End-of-month folders go home
New On Our Preschool Blog
Hands-On Activities to Teach Your Preschooler About the Environment
Children are programmed to explore and experiment with their environment from the very beginning, even as infants. The Scientific Exploration component of our Links to Learning curriculum supports the development of scientific inquiry and expands upon children’s natural curiosity. Science activities develop many important life skills, but the most important benefit for young children is teaching them how to think and develop a sense of curiosity and wonder.
Below are some hands-on, age-appropriate activities to spark wonder and learning in your child.
Infants (0-1 year)
Provide toys that have incremental sizes (nesting cups, stacking rings) and toys that allow for the discovery of cause and effect (pop-up toys, interactive sound books).
Toddlers (1-2 years)
Encourage your child to observe and explore natural materials indoors and outdoors. Make a telescope using a paper towel tube and encourage them to look for certain objects. For example, ask, “Do you see anything that is green?” or “Can you find any insects?”
Beginners (2-3 years)
Involve your child in observing events in nature and discuss the observations. Make a birdfeeder to hang in your backyard and ask your child “What is the bird doing?” or “Can you tell me what you see?”.
Intermediates (3-4 years)
Help your child learn about the five senses: see, hear, smell, taste, and touch. Encourage them to use their five senses when exploring objects. Go for a nature walk and listen to birds, look at the shape, color and speed of the clouds, smell the pine-scented air, feel the rough bark.
Pre-K/Pre-K 2 (4-5 years)
Build new structures with your child using various materials such as empty boxes or coffee cans, sticks, cardboard tubes, etc. Talk about what you see your child doing as they are building and ask open-ended questions.
Something for all ages!
Find opportunities to talk about the weather every day and make it relevant to your child’s real-life experiences and routines. An example for younger children is, “It’s cold outside. We will need to put on our hats, gloves, and coats before we go to the playground.” Once your child is old enough, have them evaluate the weather each morning. Based on their evaluations, allow them to determine what clothes to wear. Talk about the different choices of apparel and why they may or may not be appropriate.
March Newsletter
A Note from Our Principal
Well, the weather will be changing soon and we are hoping that Springtime will be upon us. Soon we will see more birds, butterflies and flowers starting to bloom. The children are ready to take on their outdoor environments as they explore nature using magnifying glasses, flying those kites in the wind, and enjoying the sunshine and the rain!
This month we will be celebrating Dr. Suess’ birthday by kicking off the month with Read Across America. The chidlren will have many opportunities to explore literature, recognize new authors and even get to hear from parents who would love to read to the classes. If you would like to read to your child’s class, please see the doors of the classrooms for the sign up sheet. Also, don’t forget to reach out to your child’s teacher for St. Patrick’s day party information! Lastly, Lifetouch portraits will be taken on March 12th, 13th & 14th. Please look at the Spring portrait scedule by the Links to Home iPad in the lobby.
Sincerely,
Miss Terrie
National Reading Month
March is National Reading Month! Our teachers have exciting activities planned that include reading and reenacting favorite books, introducing students to new titles, and much more. The week of March 19th – 23rd we are looking for parent volunteers who would like to bring a favorite story and special snack to share with their child’s class. Please sign up on the classroom doors.
Open House / Family Referral Bonus
Do you know a colleague who has recently had a baby, a friend in need of care who just relocated to the area, or a family member who is seeking a new preschool for their child? Invite them to our Open House on March 16th. When you refer a friend and they enroll, you’re eligible for a free week of tuition. Ask us for details!
Join Us For Our Next Parenting Workshop on March 19
Learn strategies to help your child cope and manage their feelings at our next parenting workshop, “Helping Children Manage Anxiety” with Sarita Patel. We will identify and discuss common anxiety triggers such as school situations, social dynamics or lack thereof, sleep, and separation issues. Sign up at: https://conta.cc/3UnQnhn
Did You Know?
When children retell stories, they grow vocabulary, learn to sequentially describe events, and build the skills needed for fluent reading comprehension.
Important Dates
March 2 – Read Across America starts today
March 8th-school closed for Staff Development Day
March 10 – Daylight Savings Time
March 12th, 13th & 14th- Lifetouch Spring Pictures
March 14th & March 15th – Child ID information 3 Pm – 5PM
March 16 – Open House
March 19 – First day of spring
March 19th – Read Across America-Snack & a Story! Please see the classroom doors to sign up.
March 29 –Spring Egg Hunt & End-of-month folders go home
New On Our Preschool Blog
Hands-On Activities to Teach Your Preschooler About the Environment
Children are programmed to explore and experiment with their environment from the very beginning, even as infants. The Scientific Exploration component of our Links to Learning curriculum supports the development of scientific inquiry and expands upon children’s natural curiosity. Science activities develop many important life skills, but the most important benefit for young children is teaching them how to think and develop a sense of curiosity and wonder.
Below are some hands-on, age-appropriate activities to spark wonder and learning in your child.
Infants (0-1 year)
Provide toys that have incremental sizes (nesting cups, stacking rings) and toys that allow for the discovery of cause and effect (pop-up toys, interactive sound books).
Toddlers (1-2 years)
Encourage your child to observe and explore natural materials indoors and outdoors. Make a telescope using a paper towel tube and encourage them to look for certain objects. For example, ask, “Do you see anything that is green?” or “Can you find any insects?”
Beginners (2-3 years)
Involve your child in observing events in nature and discuss the observations. Make a birdfeeder to hang in your backyard and ask your child “What is the bird doing?” or “Can you tell me what you see?”.
Intermediates (3-4 years)
Help your child learn about the five senses: see, hear, smell, taste, and touch. Encourage them to use their five senses when exploring objects. Go for a nature walk and listen to birds, look at the shape, color and speed of the clouds, smell the pine-scented air, feel the rough bark.
Pre-K/Pre-K 2 (4-5 years)
Build new structures with your child using various materials such as empty boxes or coffee cans, sticks, cardboard tubes, etc. Talk about what you see your child doing as they are building and ask open-ended questions.
Something for all ages!
Find opportunities to talk about the weather every day and make it relevant to your child’s real-life experiences and routines. An example for younger children is, “It’s cold outside. We will need to put on our hats, gloves, and coats before we go to the playground.” Once your child is old enough, have them evaluate the weather each morning. Based on their evaluations, allow them to determine what clothes to wear. Talk about the different choices of apparel and why they may or may not be appropriate.