by debbie | Jun 16, 2010 | All School, fathers day
At preschool we love to do dictations with the children. This is a process where we ask the children to tell us about something, them we write it down verbatim, and then read it back to the child, which promotes literacy. This week we have been asking the children...
by debbie | Jun 13, 2010 | All School, AM Pre Schoo, Notes From Debbie, Uncategorized
When looking for a private preschool the choices can be confusing. There are different philosophies of early childhood education, with many time schedules, tuition costs, and fees. Here is what you need to consider when looking for a preschool we will call the Four...
by debbie | May 4, 2010 | All School, AM Pre Schoo, Notes From Debbie
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week and the true validation that our staff is feeling is a gift to behold. Today we had a beautiful luncheon, where parents not only brought in food but came in to watch the children so that the teachers could eat together. We have...
by debbie | Mar 27, 2010 | All School, AM Pre Schoo, Parenting Class
I will be teaching a class we call Parenting 101 at La Canada Preschool for six Wednesdays beginning April 14 through May 19th from 7-8:30 p.m. Our goal is to provide a safe and informative place where parents can share their concerns about parenting. We will share...
by debbie | Mar 12, 2010 | All School, AM Pre Schoo, Notes From Debbie, Pre - K
Everyday that I sit in the yard at La Canada Preschool I believe that our children are learning best by playing and following their own curiosities, by solving real problems such as how to balance a stack of blocks or how to negotiate to have a turn holding the hose....
by debbie | Mar 8, 2010 | All School, AM Pre Schoo, Notes From Debbie, Pre - K
Everywhere I look I see amazing men with children. Dads who take the time to teach their children songs, grandpas who bring their grandchildren to preschool, as well as male friends and neighbors who take an interest in children. This past Saturday we had Donuts with...
