Bright Beginnings Preschool

Rain is Falling Down

Published on February 28, 2018 under Art

Since it was raining outside this morning and we couldn't go outside we decided to make it rain inside... purple rain ! PURPLE RAIN PURPLE RAIN ( If you just sung that in your head…

The Boat

Published on February 27, 2018 under Reggio

Today I spent more time watching the boys and the ongoing fascination they have with building a boat. Their steps are very intentional and they discuss ( sometimes with disagreement ) what the boat…

Monday’s Aren’t Always Bad

Published on February 26, 2018 under Loose parts

You know it's going to be a good day when a mom sticks around to play and helps the littles fold their hand drying cloths. Thanks Jess ! I set up a provocation…

Art Explosion

Published on February 23, 2018 under Winter

These littles are still super excited about art. Their designs are getting more and more complex and detailed. It's the best thing when you see their art and they have incorporated letter writing .…

Published on February 22, 2018 under conscious discipline

So much goes on in the dress up room. That isn't usually the area I spend the most time in but I love popping in and listening to their interactions. Studies tell us that children…

Hodge Podge

Published on February 21, 2018 under Art

There was still a lot of talk today about bucket fillers and bucket dippers. When we did family time we revisited what it means. I asked if anyone had filled others buckets yet today…

Where’s Your Bucket

Published on February 20, 2018 under conscious discipline

After four days of being away from our preschool family we had a wide range of social experiences today . We had some that were on top of things. “ Ms Debbie One of my…

Always Looking For The Best

Published on February 13, 2018 under building community

We are always looking for the best way to do everything that we do. The best way to communicate with parents. The best way to teach honoring developmentally appropriate practice. The best way to arrange…

Meatballs and Hearts

Published on February 12, 2018 under Valentines

We had a special treat today. Mr Leo came to cook with the kids again. He is my hero. There couldn't have been a better day to have someone in the kitchen. Thanks Mr Leo…

Puppet Show Part 400

Published on February 5, 2018 under Winter

Today we ventured more into what details we still needed to think about . It was determined that the parents arriving for the show might want a place to sit. " We should make chairs."…