Happy Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a day to remember all of those who have died serving the United States. We would like to thank all of those who have served.

Importance of Reading to Young Children

We are having the Book Fair May 14th-18th with Usborne Books. Reading to young children is so important. Reading aloud promotes language development and early literacy skills.

Here are some early literacy skills and how to include them in your story time.

• Make reading fun: Use funny voices and gestures. 
• Choose stories that are not too long and appropriate for your child's age.
• Phonological awareness: Make rhymes and songs. Make the sound of the animal, automobiles, and any other things. Clap out words to emphasize syllables. 
• Print Awareness: Run your finger under the text to show what you are reading. Show how to handle the book and demonstrate how to read.
• Vocabulary: Don't be afraid to introduce new words and build their vocabulary
• Narrative Skills: Make reading interactive by asking questions and discussing. Have them retell the story to you. 

Make a game of it to build these early literacy skills. Here are some fun game ideas that you can play anywhere. 

I hope to see you at our book fair. They will have books for all ages and interest. 

For more information on our preschool program click here.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teachers play a huge role in our lives.  During teacher appreciation week it is important that we reflect on this and think why do our teachers do what they do everyday.

I asked our teachers what their "WHY" is? Here are some of their answers:

"I am here for my kids (classroom) and their families. If I don't love on them daily who will?"
-Christie

"I am a teacher for the lightbulb moments."
-Misty

"I love being with the kids and watching them learn."
-Jayde

I love coming to work to see their smiles. It gets me through the worst days."
-Cassie

"I am a teacher to love on these babies and leave a impact. They are the future."
-Deleecia

Spring Cleaning

Alas, Spring! With spring comes spring cleaning. Not my favorite thing to do but is definitely a essential activity. If the whole family helps it can go faster and you can make it fun. Ask yourself, what chores are important for my children to learn and what are they capable of doing?

Pump up the music and get to cleaning with your kiddos. Here are some age appropriate chores for kids. Make it fun!

If getting your kids to help clean is a struggle. Here are some helpful tips to get your kids to clean.

If you are interested in our prechool program. Please visit our website.