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New Friendships Forming - FAS T/Th Class

Happy New Year Everyone!

Hopefully the holidays brought the opportunity to spend time with family and friends.  Here at preschool, the children seem to be enjoying the continued experience of exploring and learning alongside each other, as they did last year.
We are pleased to welcome new friends, Andrew and Tristan to our class, and have been grateful to see the boys and girls involve and include them in our program in many ways.  As an early childhood educator, it is always wonderful to watch the children assist one another in caring, compassionate ways.
 
However, it has also been interesting to see new friendships forming amongst some of the children who have already been attending preschool alongside each other since September.  Perhaps the combination of their personal growth and development has caused the changes in their social choices. 

It could also be attributed to the play opportunities they are seeking, which influences who they are choosing to collaborate with.  These preschool playmates could also be discovering common curiosities through their communication. 

Whatever the reason, we are excited to see the children expanding their social horizons so effectively!  Overall, it is great to see friendships flourish and expand because it is very valuable to see children’s social skills grow during these formative years.


As many of the boys and girls prepare to start kindergarten and register for this next step in their educational life, we realize some of our preschool patrons may attend elementary school together.  This opportunity may continue building on the friendship base developed here at West Richmond.

Thank you for the opportunity to spend time with your children, learning together.

Sincerely,

Lori Moore

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