April Newsletter
A Note from Our Principal
Dear Families,
Happy April! This month, we are looking forward to discovering all the changes spring brings forth. This season provides a great opportunity for children to learn and grow as they discover new things in their environment. Our teachers are planning lots of fun outdoor adventures, lessons, picnics, and more! We are also excited to celebrate Week of the Young Child and Earth Day.
Sincerely,
Natasha Clemens
Family Survey Reminder
Our enrolled family survey launched in March. If you have not received the email, please let us know so we can request it be resent. The survey provides the opportunity for you to share your positive experiences within our school community and give feedback on our areas of opportunity confidentially. Survey closes April 5th.
Open House / Family Referral Bonus
Our next Open House is on April 27th, so don’t forget about our referral bonus! When you refer a friend and they enroll, you’re eligible for a free week of tuition. Ask us for details!
Week of the Young Child
Week of the Young Child, April 6-12, recognizes young students, their teachers, and their families for all their hard work. This annual event, sponsored by The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), allows us to showcase the importance of early childhood education, our Links to Learning curriculum, and everyone who makes it possible. We have many fun activities planned for Music Monday, Tasty Tuesday, Work Together Wednesday, Artsy Thursday, and Family Friday. More information will be sent via Links 2 Home.
Earth Day
Earth Day is Monday, April 22nd! Our classes will be creating fun activities centering around the importance of protecting our planet. We can’t wait to share photos with you.
Monday: Class Gardening
Tuesday: Picnic Lunch
Wednesday: Releasing Ladybugs
Thursday: Earth Paintings
Friday: Recyclable
Did You Know?
Learning about how to protect the environment provides students with the essential building blocks needed to live an eco-friendly, sustainable lifestyle in the future.
Important Dates
April 6 to April 12 – Week of the Young Child
April 22 to April 26 – Earth Day celebrations
April 27 – Open House
New On Our Preschool Blog
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to Spark Creativity and Ignite Imagination
Did you know that some of the best ways for children to engage in play and get their creative juices flowing is by using everyday materials in new ways? Our teachers are always adding recycled materials to all the centers in their classrooms in hopes of planting new ideas, helping students develop an understanding of how things work, increasing their language skills, and learning about the world around them.
Research shows that children who play with recycled materials are more likely to engage in open-ended and imaginary play, have better storytelling skills, and are more creative. So, before you throw away used items, check our list below for ideas on how your child can reuse them.
Creative Expression
Paper scraps, leftover wrapping paper, paper tubes, old newspapers, popsicle sticks, egg cartons, milk bottle caps, and more can all be used to create collages, sculptures, and dioramas. Simply provide your child with these items and some glue or tape and watch them go! Add safety scissors for some cutting practice as well.
Dramatic Play
Use large cardboard boxes as playhouses, forts, and barns for stuffed animals. Medium-sized boxes can be transformed into boats, race cars, spaceships, or puppet theaters. Use smaller boxes for stacking and building to create towns. Add cars to drive through the city.
Music
Have any old pots and pans? Old coffee tins? Plastic containers from take-out food? These all make perfect drums! For the drumsticks, your child can use their hands or wooden spoons.Transform an old tissue box into a guitar by wrapping rubber bands around the opening.
STEM
Gather all sorts of loose parts – spools, cardboard tubes, nature items, plastic bottles, straws, large buttons, old phones, and calculators. Use these items for sorting, counting, building, and more!
Sensory
Take any of the STEM or art materials listed above and gather them into a bin or adhere them to a wall for a sensory experience.
Scientific Exploration
Use milk cartons, soft drink bottles, and ice cream containers as planters. Decorate the containers and add them to your garden. Tend to the plants and observe the changes with your child.
Closing tip!
Don’t forget to talk with your child about how reusing items helps our earth. Be sure to engage in conversation about reducing waste, reusing items in new ways, and recycling materials. As your child works with random items in new ways, say “Isn’t it great that instead of throwing that away, you found such a great way to use that!”
April 2024 News
April Newsletter
A Note from Our Principal
Dear Families,
Happy April! This month, we are looking forward to discovering all the changes spring brings forth. This season provides a great opportunity for children to learn and grow as they discover new things in their environment. Our teachers are planning lots of fun outdoor adventures, lessons, picnics, and more! We are also excited to celebrate Week of the Young Child and Earth Day.
Sincerely,
Natasha Clemens
Family Survey Reminder
Our enrolled family survey launched in March. If you have not received the email, please let us know so we can request it be resent. The survey provides the opportunity for you to share your positive experiences within our school community and give feedback on our areas of opportunity confidentially. Survey closes April 5th.
Open House / Family Referral Bonus
Our next Open House is on April 27th, so don’t forget about our referral bonus! When you refer a friend and they enroll, you’re eligible for a free week of tuition. Ask us for details!
Week of the Young Child
Week of the Young Child, April 6-12, recognizes young students, their teachers, and their families for all their hard work. This annual event, sponsored by The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), allows us to showcase the importance of early childhood education, our Links to Learning curriculum, and everyone who makes it possible. We have many fun activities planned for Music Monday, Tasty Tuesday, Work Together Wednesday, Artsy Thursday, and Family Friday. More information will be sent via Links 2 Home.
Earth Day
Earth Day is Monday, April 22nd! Our classes will be creating fun activities centering around the importance of protecting our planet. We can’t wait to share photos with you.
Monday: Class Gardening
Tuesday: Picnic Lunch
Wednesday: Releasing Ladybugs
Thursday: Earth Paintings
Friday: Recyclable
Did You Know?
Learning about how to protect the environment provides students with the essential building blocks needed to live an eco-friendly, sustainable lifestyle in the future.
Important Dates
April 6 to April 12 – Week of the Young Child
April 22 to April 26 – Earth Day celebrations
April 27 – Open House
New On Our Preschool Blog
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to Spark Creativity and Ignite Imagination
Did you know that some of the best ways for children to engage in play and get their creative juices flowing is by using everyday materials in new ways? Our teachers are always adding recycled materials to all the centers in their classrooms in hopes of planting new ideas, helping students develop an understanding of how things work, increasing their language skills, and learning about the world around them.
Research shows that children who play with recycled materials are more likely to engage in open-ended and imaginary play, have better storytelling skills, and are more creative. So, before you throw away used items, check our list below for ideas on how your child can reuse them.
Creative Expression
Paper scraps, leftover wrapping paper, paper tubes, old newspapers, popsicle sticks, egg cartons, milk bottle caps, and more can all be used to create collages, sculptures, and dioramas. Simply provide your child with these items and some glue or tape and watch them go! Add safety scissors for some cutting practice as well.
Dramatic Play
Use large cardboard boxes as playhouses, forts, and barns for stuffed animals. Medium-sized boxes can be transformed into boats, race cars, spaceships, or puppet theaters. Use smaller boxes for stacking and building to create towns. Add cars to drive through the city.
Music
Have any old pots and pans? Old coffee tins? Plastic containers from take-out food? These all make perfect drums! For the drumsticks, your child can use their hands or wooden spoons.Transform an old tissue box into a guitar by wrapping rubber bands around the opening.
STEM
Gather all sorts of loose parts – spools, cardboard tubes, nature items, plastic bottles, straws, large buttons, old phones, and calculators. Use these items for sorting, counting, building, and more!
Sensory
Take any of the STEM or art materials listed above and gather them into a bin or adhere them to a wall for a sensory experience.
Scientific Exploration
Use milk cartons, soft drink bottles, and ice cream containers as planters. Decorate the containers and add them to your garden. Tend to the plants and observe the changes with your child.
Closing tip!
Don’t forget to talk with your child about how reusing items helps our earth. Be sure to engage in conversation about reducing waste, reusing items in new ways, and recycling materials. As your child works with random items in new ways, say “Isn’t it great that instead of throwing that away, you found such a great way to use that!”