Third Teacher

Research has proven that our environment, - the way we set up our rooms can often be the third teacher. Especially when following the philosophy of teaching we do I am reminded often how important…continue reading

Hugs For Everyone

I keep telling you this year is different and it's really hard to explain other than saying all the kids are just so " chill." I think we always know that the kids love us…continue reading

Getting It All Together

Think about how your child learned to speak. Did you teach your child one sound at a time and say " I -want -a -snack - from - the - kitchen ?" Of course not!…continue reading

Fine Motor

Yesterday we talked about puzzles. Puzzles are one tool that can be used to help children develop fine motor skills. Why are fine motor skills important? Most people immediately just think of writing. There are…continue reading

Puzzle Power

Puzzles help kids develop eye hand coordination, and other important skills. Learning to control hands and fingers according to information received from their sight is a coordination skill that aid children in early attempts of…continue reading

Friday Follies

The kids were super active from the minute they were dropped off until the minute we laid down. Constantly running and playing and screaming and just being kids. During breakfast we did our Hegarty time…continue reading

Invitation to Fall

Yesterday during your inside time I took one of the pumpkins that's been moved around in the playroom and put it on the table along with some orange paint. I asked the other children what…continue reading

Inner voice

Today as I watched the boys play I had an epiphany. I'm sure it's not anything that no one has heard before but it was re-emphasized to me in front of my eyes. I watched…continue reading

Just Obey

It's not really that simple. Sometimes small children haven't learned the skills or developed the self control to " just obey." It sounds simple but dig deeper. "Just sit still -" Children this age are…continue reading

Happy birthday Johnny Appleseed

Today as parents came in there were tiny apple pies set aside especially for the parents. There's no reason they should miss all the fun. Thanks to those that brought in different Apple products. We…continue reading