The Role of Risk in Play and Learning
This article from March 16th Exchange Everyday supports our philosophy and practices. THE VALUE OF RISK In the introduction of her article, “The Role of Risk in Play and Learning,” […]
Warm Weather and Fun Activities
This week we took advantage of the warm weather and engaged in fun water activities. All the classes, from the infants to Pre-K, found ways to keep cool. Our preschoolers […]
Everyday Activities at Children's Village Preschool
Here is a look into how we include STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) concepts in our everyday activities at Children’s Village Preschool. The integration of STEM across various activities […]
Play = Learning
It is very hard for parents and educators to resist the temptation of “teaching” children. Teaching means that there is a direct instruction from a more knowledgeable one to […]
Book Exchange
Children’s Village celebrated the season of giving by bringing in wrapped books and exchanging them with their friends in class. The children unwrapped their gifts and showed excitement as they […]
3D Art Collage Projects from Room 3
Room 3 worked on some 3D collage projects last week during their inside classroom time, below are some pictures of the children’s projects and a few quotes that the teacher […]
Little Friends
Our outdoor environment provides unplanned learning opportunities for the children. Here the children discovered an unusual “bug” on the climbing structure. They were able to see it up close and […]
Why Play is Important
Shared from Exchange Everyday Check out the video, Now Playing. This video explores the importance of play to the health and well being of individuals, families, communities, and society as a […]
How to Support Academic Development
We came across this article and wanted to share. This is a reinforcement of why a hands on curriculum is appropriate for young children (0-8yr old). http://truthabouteducation.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/the-disturbing-transformation-of-kindergarten/ “If we teach […]
Pajama Day
We ended October with two silly days of wearing pajamas to school! Children’s Village was filled with children and staff wearing comfy pajamas. The children were excited to show their […]
