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 | Jun 6, 2013 | All School, AM Pre Schoo, Back to School, First Day, Notes From Debbie, Pre - K, registration
Are you happy at your current preschool? It can be a feeling you get when your child comes home and just doesn’t seem to like school, or maybe you feel that the school is just not a right fit. Here are some signs to look for: Your child complains about going to...
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 | Apr 29, 2011 | activites with children, Art, Featured
Yep it’s just around the corner and I’m not referring to Panda Express. Saturday April 30th we’re having our art fair. I’m excited about the parents finally being able to come in and see all the art work done by their children. There will...
by debbie | Apr 22, 2011 | activites with children
Hey it’s Mr. Tony again. I love doing dictations with the children which is an activity I do with the children on an almost regular basis. It’s also a step towards literacy. It shows children that a story has a start, middle and end. In writing...