http://kvpreschool.edublogs.org Preparing 3- and 4-year-olds for Kindergarten Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:25:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Merry Christmas from me to my preschool families! About 4 years ago, a parent mentioned they weren't able to go out as a couple since their move here and not having met any childcare providers. I'd been blessed with local family and friends which provided many opportunities for us to have ... http://kvpreschool.edublogs.org/2009/11/21/the-gift-day-free-childcare/ [caption id="attachment_105" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Looks like monkeys in training!"][/caption] The weather has been terrific for providing lots of outdoor play. We love the spacious area and chance to explore so many ways to move our bodies. http://kvpreschool.edublogs.org/2009/09/26/fall-2009-photos/ I can remember as a child (yes, long, long ago, Ha!) the deep need to explain a situation to my parents and be heard, whether it was a mistake or willful rebellion and it was so important to me that they understood the circumstances. As we experience situations with preschoolers, they also ... http://kvpreschool.edublogs.org/2009/02/10/can-you-hear-me-now/ It is an option available for you to bring a story of your choice to share with our preschool at circle time on your parent helper day. You can choose to read it or I would enjoy reading it if that's easier for you. It is a chance for your ... http://kvpreschool.edublogs.org/2009/02/02/share-a-story/ January is the month we study careers, transportation, machines, tools, community helpers, dramatic play/acting, health and safety. Let me know if you have an interest or skill that could be shared on your volunteer helper day. If you know someone that would be willing to visit and be a guest to demonstrate ... http://kvpreschool.edublogs.org/2008/12/28/share-your-abilities/ How do I love thee? Let me count the ways! Well, that would take up too much computer memory, hmmm... The school day flies by and my gratitude isn't expressed to you like you deserve. It is essential in the student's learning experience to have adequate supervision, instruction, encouragement, support, ... http://kvpreschool.edublogs.org/2008/10/24/parent-helpers-i-thank-you/ Many times, preschool has a change or new information that needs to get to each family immediately. It will improve efficiency if your email is available to me. Please send me a quick email message so I can enter your address into my preschool contact folder. Your address will not be ... http://kvpreschool.edublogs.org/2008/09/22/lets-communicate/ This is an estimated order of activities in our daily routine. I will have accurate times available as we experience the first week to confirm the needs of the students. 3 Year Class - Tue./Thur. 12:00-3:15 4 Year Class - Mon./Wed./Fri. 12:00-3:15 Arrival: Put away personal items in cubby, wash hands, sit @ ... http://kvpreschool.edublogs.org/2008/07/30/daily-classroom-schedule/ Throughout the year, many events come up requiring us to be flexible in the lesson plans. This list is a guide and can be adjusted whenever it's in the best interest of the education of our preschoolers. It's printed here to give ideas of where you can contribute items, ideas ... http://kvpreschool.edublogs.org/2008/07/30/weekly-themes-for-2008-09/ Give yourself a challenge to save the word "No/Stop" for emergencies and safety issues. Practice finding alternatives for every situation, which can be difficult when you're in the middle of a conflict, so use your 'spare' time to brainstorm - in a waiting room, in line at the store, getting ... http://kvpreschool.edublogs.org/2008/07/07/no-dont-say-no/