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SLOWLY SETTLING…

We are just completing the first two weeks of our preschool program and completing the “gradual entry” that some children participated in. As educators, it has been amazing to see how effectively the children are embracing the routines and components of our classroom. It is also incredible to see you they are already forging friendships as they enter into the educational play experiences provided here!
 
 
 


We have already seen many creative collaborations as the students have entered into opportunities to paint, build, imagine, dig, read, sing, draw and discover new things both indoors and outside. Hopefully you can already see that our emphasis is to provide as many meaningful multi-sensory play opportunities as possible each day that we are together.

 
 
 




Since the Fall weather has been quite wonderful, we have enjoyed collecting some nature items (leaves, sticks, dandelions, etc.) that we can bring inside and continue to explore and use or play with in some way.
 
 




Please remember that we appreciate you sending weather appropriate outdoor apparel for your child each day. Also, please send your child a healthy snack and water each time they attend…exploring and playing can make them hungry!
 



If you have any questions concerning our preschool program, please feel free to approach us and we will try our best to answer you. We are looking forward to an amazing year of learning and exploring together!!!



Sincerely,

Mrs. Lori
Preschool Educator
Fine Arts & Science; Tuesday/Thursday

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