Posts by stephaniecooper
November – Thanksgiving!
In November, to get ready for Thanksgiving, we learned about turkeys, pumpkins, and pilgrims and indians. We enjoyed some fun turkey songs like “Turkey in the Straw” and dancing during music time. We have a special visitor who comes each month to share stories and songs with each class. This month, Suzie Safari came to…
Read MoreOctober – Fall Fun!
What a fun-filled month we had! We used all our senses as we explored new places and tried new things. We finished up our unit on community helpers by going to the Mapleton Fire Department, which was such an educational experience! The fireman and the EMT taught us many important things about safety in…
Read MoreOur First Month of Preschool!
What a fantastic start to the school year! Our theme for September was “I Belong” and each week, we focused on a different area where the preschoolers belong. We learned about belonging at school and learned many new skills we’ll use all year long. We sang songs to help the preschoolers get to know each…
Read MoreOur Community!
We had a terrific week learning about our community and many different community helpers as well! The highlight of the week was the addition of “The Market” to our centers! The kids loved role playing different community helpers and getting to buy groceries! We had some great community chefs as well! For part of our…
Read MoreGoing on Safari!
This week was an adventurous one as we learned about animals we would see if we went on a safari in the African savanna. This floor puzzle was a hit with the kids! They loved identifying the various safari animals as they put the puzzle together with their friends. Suzy Safari even got to come…
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