by debbie | May 25, 2017 | activites with children, AM Pre Schoo, First Day, Notes From Debbie, Preschool education
People ask me, “What are the children learning? They are just playing….” Play is a child’s work. To create an open ended environment, where children feel they can choose without limitations, takes an eye for knowing what children are interested...
by debbie | Jul 25, 2012 | activites with children, All School, AM Pre Schoo, Art, Notes From Debbie
When you visit a preschool it is essential to ask how much art the children are creating each day. At the core of learning is the desire to be creative, and children know the difference between true art and art that is directed by adult expectations. A good preschool...
by debbie | Mar 28, 2011 | Featured
One of the best things we do at La Canada Preschool is snack. We serve a mini-meal, one that always includes fruit and protein. Here is a week’s menu: *Bagels and Cream Cheese w/strawberries *Cereal and Oranges *Pasta and Applesauce *Cheese and Crackers and...
by debbie | Feb 9, 2011 | All School, Kindergarten, Pre - K
Last week I went a visited a public school kindergarten, and I was amazed at the expectations as well as sad to see the lack of activities that allowed for free choice or play. Instead children were asked to sit and work for almost the entire morning, with the...
by debbie | May 13, 2010 | Uncategorized
This blog is courtesy of Miss Pam, one of our amazing teachers: Last week one of the children asked me if they could bring books outside to read in the yard. At first I was hesitant, thinking that the books would wind up strewn all over the yard. At the same time my...
