A Note from Our Principal
As we enter the beautiful month of May, I am excited to share all the fun spring activities our preschoolers have been enjoying. From celebrating Week of the Young Child to releasing ladybugs on Earth Day, our students have been very busy! This month, we will be celebrating our amazing teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, continuing our gardening projects, and learning more about nature and ways to be environmentally-friendly.
As a reminder the warmer weather is approaching, and we are asking that you make sure that you have sunscreen here at the school so we can apply to your child. Another helpful tip is to please replace winter extra clothing in their cubbies with summer clothing. We encourage you to please write your child’s name on all their items for school to keep them from getting misplaced.
Please remember that all of the administration team are here to assist you and the children. If have any concerns or just want to stop by to chat, we are available for you!
Terrie Cook
Teacher Appreciation Week
HOWDY PARTNER PARENTS!
Teachers Are the Best in the West!
Help us show them how much we appreciate them.
Saturday, May 6th 1 parent from each classroom to decorate the classroom door in a Western Theme. Sign up with Miss Monique
Monday, May 8th – It’s The Gold RUSH! Hat’s off to the teacher. Dress your child in their best western outfit and write a message on a gold star to tell them how special they are. Tape it around the outside of their classroom door. (Stars are in the lobby)
Tuesday, May 9th – Wet their whistle at the Watering Hole & Snack Stampede! Bring in drinks and snacks for the teachers. Sign-up sheet is in the lobby.
Wednesday, May 10th – Wild About you Wednesday! Let’s provide a BBQ Lunch for the teachers! Sign-up sheet is in the lobby.
Thursday, May 11th – Gratitude Stampede Thursday! Trace your child’s hand on a piece of paper, have your child color it & tape a special surprise to it! Don’t forget to High-Five your teacher!
Friday, May 12th –Flower Friday for the Coral! Bring in a flower for your teachers’ vase!
Expectations re: Links 2 Home Message Response Time
We are pleased to hear that many of you have been enjoying the ability to communicate directly with your child’s teacher through the direct message function of our Links 2 Home app. While our teachers strive to respond to messages as quickly as possible, please keep in mind that they are primarily focused on caring for and educating their students during school hours. Teachers will make every effort to respond as soon as they are able. As always, for urgent or time-sensitive matters, please call us at 888-888-8888.
Did You Know?
Mirrors are a great way for children to learn. Infants begin to recognize expressions and track images. Our toddlers use mirrors to build their self-concept by recognizing themselves. Older preschool students learn to notice their unique characteristics, and improve their hand-eye coordination by creating self-portraits!
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month OPTIONAL
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. In celebration, we will be exploring the culture and traditions of the AAPI community by reading books, creating crafts and trying new foods.
May 4th be with you – Wear your Disney shirt to school!
May 5th Cinco de mayo- Miss Monique’s daughter, Brianna will be here to dance for us!
May 8-12 – Teacher Appreciation Week
May 12th Mother’s Day Tea Parties (More information to come)
May 14 – Mother’s Day
May 15 – International Day of Families
May 19 – National Pizza Day-Kids making pizza!
May 29 – CLOSED for Memorial Day
May 31 – End-of-month folders go home
Enrichment Programs
Amazing Athletes – Monday at 9:30 am
Zumba with Monique -Thursday’s at 10:00 am
If your child would like to participate, please see the office for details.
New On Our Preschool Blog
Little Social Butterflies: Tips for Raising a Socially Savvy Preschooler
We all want our children to grow up happy, healthy, and thriving – and building strong social skills is a key part in achieving this. At our preschool, we recognize that sharing, making friends, and problem-solving are crucial components for a child’s overall development. That’s why our Links to Learning curriculum is focused on building these skills!
In our classrooms, we strive to incorporate social interactions into every aspect of our students’ schedule and routines. Our teachers implement a variety of techniques, such as using emotion charts to showcase different feelings, displaying photo prompts throughout the classroom to encourage sharing, and facilitating games that require taking turns. Additionally, our teachers serve as role models, demonstrating gratitude and socially appropriate behaviors throughout the school day.
Building strong social skills is an ongoing process that extends beyond the classroom. To help you continue building these skills at home, we’ve put together five simple and fun activities.
- Encourage purposeful play
Purposeful play is an excellent opportunity to boost your child’s social skills. Encourage them to work on activities with you that involve teamwork and communication, such as building towers with blocks, working on a puzzle, or making crafts together. Not only will your child develop important problem-solving skills, but their creativity and imagination will also flourish through playtime.
- Model sharing behavior
Children learn from the behaviors of the adults around them. You can model sharing by offering your child a piece of your snack or sharing a toy with them. Use positive language to describe the behavior, such as “It’s so fun to share my snack with you” or “Sharing makes me feel happy.” When your child sees your actions, they are more likely to follow suit and learn to share with others.
- Introduce the concept of a “worry can”
A “worry can” is a helpful visual tool that can help build your child’s communication skills by encouraging them to express their fears in a positive way. Decorate a special can together, then ask your child to write or draw their worries on a piece of paper and place them in the can. Together, have an open and honest conversation about their worries and help them problem-solve any issues they may have.
- Roleplay different social situations
Roleplaying is a great way to address specific issues, such as shyness or difficulty making friends. By practicing social skills in a safe environment, children can become more comfortable and confident in different situations. To get started, introduce yourself to your child and ask them to do the same. Encourage them to say their name, age, and something they like. Provide positive feedback to boost their confidence.
- Read books about emotions
Books can help your child learn to identify and express their feelings, recognize emotions of others, and manage emotions (i.e., deep breathing or counting to 10). While reading, discuss how the characters feel and ask your child how they would feel in a similar situation. Some of our favorite books include The Color Monster by Anna Llenas, The Way I Feel by Jenan Cain, and Big Feelings by Alexandra Penfold.
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May News
A Note from Our Principal
As we enter the beautiful month of May, I am excited to share all the fun spring activities our preschoolers have been enjoying. From celebrating Week of the Young Child to releasing ladybugs on Earth Day, our students have been very busy! This month, we will be celebrating our amazing teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, continuing our gardening projects, and learning more about nature and ways to be environmentally-friendly.
As a reminder the warmer weather is approaching, and we are asking that you make sure that you have sunscreen here at the school so we can apply to your child. Another helpful tip is to please replace winter extra clothing in their cubbies with summer clothing. We encourage you to please write your child’s name on all their items for school to keep them from getting misplaced.
Please remember that all of the administration team are here to assist you and the children. If have any concerns or just want to stop by to chat, we are available for you!
Sincerely,
Terrie Cook
Teacher Appreciation Week
HOWDY PARTNER PARENTS!
Teachers Are the Best in the West!
Help us show them how much we appreciate them.
Saturday, May 6th 1 parent from each classroom to decorate the classroom door in a Western Theme. Sign up with Miss Monique
Monday, May 8th – It’s The Gold RUSH! Hat’s off to the teacher. Dress your child in their best western outfit and write a message on a gold star to tell them how special they are. Tape it around the outside of their classroom door. (Stars are in the lobby)
Tuesday, May 9th – Wet their whistle at the Watering Hole & Snack Stampede! Bring in drinks and snacks for the teachers. Sign-up sheet is in the lobby.
Wednesday, May 10th – Wild About you Wednesday! Let’s provide a BBQ Lunch for the teachers! Sign-up sheet is in the lobby.
Thursday, May 11th – Gratitude Stampede Thursday! Trace your child’s hand on a piece of paper, have your child color it & tape a special surprise to it! Don’t forget to High-Five your teacher!
Friday, May 12th –Flower Friday for the Coral! Bring in a flower for your teachers’ vase!
Expectations re: Links 2 Home Message Response Time
We are pleased to hear that many of you have been enjoying the ability to communicate directly with your child’s teacher through the direct message function of our Links 2 Home app. While our teachers strive to respond to messages as quickly as possible, please keep in mind that they are primarily focused on caring for and educating their students during school hours. Teachers will make every effort to respond as soon as they are able. As always, for urgent or time-sensitive matters, please call us at 888-888-8888.
Did You Know?
Mirrors are a great way for children to learn. Infants begin to recognize expressions and track images. Our toddlers use mirrors to build their self-concept by recognizing themselves. Older preschool students learn to notice their unique characteristics, and improve their hand-eye coordination by creating self-portraits!
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month OPTIONAL
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. In celebration, we will be exploring the culture and traditions of the AAPI community by reading books, creating crafts and trying new foods.
Important Dates
May 4th be with you – Wear your Disney shirt to school!
May 5th Cinco de mayo- Miss Monique’s daughter, Brianna will be here to dance for us!
May 8-12 – Teacher Appreciation Week
May 12th Mother’s Day Tea Parties (More information to come)
May 14 – Mother’s Day
May 15 – International Day of Families
May 19 – National Pizza Day-Kids making pizza!
May 29 – CLOSED for Memorial Day
May 31 – End-of-month folders go home
Enrichment Programs
Amazing Athletes – Monday at 9:30 am
Zumba with Monique -Thursday’s at 10:00 am
If your child would like to participate, please see the office for details.
New On Our Preschool Blog
Little Social Butterflies: Tips for Raising a Socially Savvy Preschooler
We all want our children to grow up happy, healthy, and thriving – and building strong social skills is a key part in achieving this. At our preschool, we recognize that sharing, making friends, and problem-solving are crucial components for a child’s overall development. That’s why our Links to Learning curriculum is focused on building these skills!
In our classrooms, we strive to incorporate social interactions into every aspect of our students’ schedule and routines. Our teachers implement a variety of techniques, such as using emotion charts to showcase different feelings, displaying photo prompts throughout the classroom to encourage sharing, and facilitating games that require taking turns. Additionally, our teachers serve as role models, demonstrating gratitude and socially appropriate behaviors throughout the school day.
Building strong social skills is an ongoing process that extends beyond the classroom. To help you continue building these skills at home, we’ve put together five simple and fun activities.
Purposeful play is an excellent opportunity to boost your child’s social skills. Encourage them to work on activities with you that involve teamwork and communication, such as building towers with blocks, working on a puzzle, or making crafts together. Not only will your child develop important problem-solving skills, but their creativity and imagination will also flourish through playtime.
Children learn from the behaviors of the adults around them. You can model sharing by offering your child a piece of your snack or sharing a toy with them. Use positive language to describe the behavior, such as “It’s so fun to share my snack with you” or “Sharing makes me feel happy.” When your child sees your actions, they are more likely to follow suit and learn to share with others.
A “worry can” is a helpful visual tool that can help build your child’s communication skills by encouraging them to express their fears in a positive way. Decorate a special can together, then ask your child to write or draw their worries on a piece of paper and place them in the can. Together, have an open and honest conversation about their worries and help them problem-solve any issues they may have.
Roleplaying is a great way to address specific issues, such as shyness or difficulty making friends. By practicing social skills in a safe environment, children can become more comfortable and confident in different situations. To get started, introduce yourself to your child and ask them to do the same. Encourage them to say their name, age, and something they like. Provide positive feedback to boost their confidence.
Books can help your child learn to identify and express their feelings, recognize emotions of others, and manage emotions (i.e., deep breathing or counting to 10). While reading, discuss how the characters feel and ask your child how they would feel in a similar situation. Some of our favorite books include The Color Monster by Anna Llenas, The Way I Feel by Jenan Cain, and Big Feelings by Alexandra Penfold.