Enjoying healthy snacks, discovering parts of fruit, and learning about fruit are great ways for kids to get exposed to new food. Learning about how fruit grows helps kids explore the senses. This week we learned about the cherry, orange, and plum trees. CHERRY TREE COLLAGE We noticed in our cherry tree photo that the…

Learning about lifecycles is a critical way to help children learn about the world around them. When learning about the life cycle of living organisms, children begin to understand how things change and evolve. This week we learned about seeds, roots, the trunk of a tree, branches, and leaves. APPLE SEED ART What colors and…

Just like adults, children need to develop strategies for managing their emotions, so that they can build social-emotional skills. When children are more socially and emotionally aware and skilled, they can more effectively navigate relationships, calm down and problem solve when challenges arise. But unlike many adults, it can be difficult for children to recognize…

I believe caring for others comes naturally to children. I have found in the many years I have run my preschool. Kids tend to show compassion and empathy at a very young age. They need help when problem-solving. All kids need help with sharing and how to apologize if needed. This week we focused on…

Their are many benefits to teaching kids about folktales. To many they are magical! Teaching children folk stories offers them a number of benefits. Not only are we learning about someone’s culture we are sharing our own. It helps develop their imagination and helps them to think out of the box. Experience Early Learning Curriculum…

The story about Paul Bunyan is an American tall tale about a lumberjack. Paul was known or his gigantic size and strength. HIs companions were Babe the Blue Ox and a cow name Bessie. This week we are beginning to learn the difference between reality and fantasy. We first learned about the birth of Paul…

Our Pond Collage was a favorite this week we displayed the photo of Monet’s pond. Then provided our littles with the supplies to make their own masterpieces as they see fit. I love the fact the they are all given the same supplies but they turn out so different. By encouraging your kids to express…

We LOVE dirt! Our kids were excited to learn about how soil is made up of so many substances, such as sand, rocks and minerals. This week we learned how animals and other living things rely on soil for their homes. We explored the different properties of soil and discovered new ways to use it….

Exploring parts of the tree what an idea and so much fun for kids. We take for granted how much is at our fingertips. All we have to do is slow down. This week we are learning about Climbing Trees, Building with Trees, Painting Trees, Counting In Trees, and Writing with Trees. With Experience Early…