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 […]

Preschool Fall Festival Fun

To welcome the fall season, Children’s Village in Orange put on a Fall Festival for the children, families, and teachers. The children decorated pumpkins with colored glue, feathers, foam shapes, […]

Preparing Vegtable Soup for Fall Festival

Children’s Village prepared for our annual Fall Festival by bringing in a variety of vegetables. These vegetables were sliced and cut by the children and then mixed together to make […]

What’s that Smell?

Room 3 spent time discovering their five senses this past week through hands on activities. They participated in a “What’s that Smell?” game. The children guessed what was inside each […]

Preschool Outside Activities

What a great feeling when you come to your school and you see all the great outside activities going on.  Room 5 Pre-K group was watering the plants and taking care […]