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Introducing Our International Art Show!

4/24/2015

This spring we are excited to host our first ever International Art Show! This event is an opportunity for our students and staff to explore different cultures from countries around the world. Each classroom has chosen a country and they have been working hard to transform their room and make crafts that represent their country.

On Wednesday, April 29TH at 10:00AM, our students will "travel around the world", visiting each classroom to learn about the country represented there--there will be crafts, activities, and food to sample too!

That night from 6:00-7:00PM we invite parents to get in on the fun by stopping by at each classroom to see the beautiful artwork our students have made and to learn a little bit about countries including Japan, Italy, Egypt, and India.

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Learning To Protect Our Earth

4/23/2015

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Pre-School student smiling with recycling bin

Yesterday was the 45th Earth Day! Our students learned the importance of respecting our planet and talked about ways that they can help to care for the Earth.

Ms. Donna's kindergarteners took a trip out to the garden to spend time with nature. They learned about plants and even planted flower seeds!

Ms. Charlene's preschoolers learned all about the 3 R's: Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle. They learned which items are recyclable and played a sorting game with items for the trash or recycling bin.

Check out photos of all the Earth Day fun we had, and watch the video below--an Earth Day favorite!

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National Jelly Bean Day

4/22/2015

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Today is National Jelly Bean Day! To celebrate, we have a jar of jelly beans at the front desk and we're asking students, parents, siblings, and staff to guess how many there are! Voting will continue for the rest of the week and the closest guess (over or under) will be announced on Friday (and get to take the jar of jelly beans home!)

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Happy Earth Day!

4/22/2015

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Today we celebrate Earth Day, the celebration of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Year after year, Earth Day has helped to "broaden the base of support for environmental programs, rekindle public commitment and build community activism around the world through a broad range of events and activities."

It's important to instill an appreciation and respect for the environment in our children, and Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to do so. Our teachers have a lot of fun activities planned for today, but it is important that parents encourage their kids to respect the Earth as well. Here are some fun ways that you can celebrate Earth Day with your children:

Decorate a Reusable Tote Bag
Have fun using paint or fabric markers to decorate a reusable tote bag. Use these bags for groceries, lunches, beach bags, etc. and explain to your child the importance or reusing materials.

Pick Up Trash in Your Neighborhood
Kids are constantly picking things up even when we don't want them to, so why not encourage them to clean up the Earth? Wear a pair of disposable gloves and head to your favorite local park, playground, or beach with your child cleaning and picking up trash. Be sure to clean up broken glass or other hazardous items yourself. While you clean, explain to children that trash can harm animals who try to eat it and that it can take a very long time for trash items to decompose.

Plant a Fruit or Vegetable Garden
Planting a garden is a fun way for preschoolers to learn to nurture the environment. With your child, choose seeds of your favorite fruits and vegetables (chose varieties that will grow well in your area) and care for them through the year. Children will learn and get good exercise too!

Collect and Sort Recyclables
If you don't already collect recyclables at your home, Earth Day is the perfect day to start! Ask you child if they know which items can be recycled and remind them if they forget what they learned at school! Make a game out of seeing how many bottles and cans you can recycle, and if you take the items to a recycling center, let your child turn the money you get back into a reward for her efforts.

For more ideas, visit parents.com and to learn more about Earth Day, head over to earthday.org!

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Puddle Jumping

4/15/2015

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Even though it has warmed up a bit, April showers have kept our students inside. But they're still staying active and having fun! Our friends in Room 9 took to the mats in our Before & After Care room to do some CATCH-approved activities, like "puddle jumping"! It's fun to be two!

Learn more about the CATCH Program at our center.

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