Posts by Director

“Played.” Let’s face it, that’s usually the answer you’ll get from a preschooler. In effort to keep parents informed and promote discussion at home, I try to send emails after class to let parents know what happened that day. Here’s the email I sent home on April 4, a “Just 3’s” day. Hi all! I…

Ok, so we’re play-based, hands on. What does that mean?  They play all day?  The answer is… yes and no.  My challenge as an Early Childhood educator (aka preschool teacher!) is to come up with strategies that involve whole body movement, sensory experiences, creative thinking and fun… that teach specific skills that will prepare a…

Our recent study of bald eagles is another topic that has been child-led and based on children’s interests and needs. It all started with an eagle cam. We started by periodically viewing the eagle cam at Berry College in Georgia. We saw the eagles sitting on the eggs. I emailed the link home to parents,…