Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Preschool News - Week of January 24

Nothing is too hard for God. Jer 32:17

Hello Preschool Families!

We had a shortened week at school, because your teachers went to Chicago for an Early Childhood Conference. We had so much fun learning! I'll list some of the workshops that we attended (and will add some links soon as well in case you would like additional information).

Miss Jean went to...
The Potential of a Puddle
A Sense of Art and Nature
Applying the Wakanheza Project
A Breath of Fresh Air
Author/Illustrator Todd Parr
Shuffling into Math
Play on Words

Miss Amy went to...
Keeping Living Things in the Classroom
Strategies to Support Young Children's Language Development
Got Dirt? Growing Healthy Kids
Singing Games and Dances for Children
Talking to Parents About Sensitive Issues
Supporting Successful Interaction in the Classroom

Miss Michele went to...

Making Sense of Prosocial Skills
Storytelling, Movement and Comedy for the Classroom
From Craft Time to Inspired Minds
Navigating the Turbulent Waters of Challenging Behavior
Mathematizing Children's Visual Arts Experiences
KID FIT: Phys Ed for Preschoolers
Singing and Dancing for Enhancing Learning
From Craft Time to Inspired Minds

We hope that those of you who went to the Children's Museum had a wonderful time, and that those of you who stayed home, enjoyed some special family time!
See you next week at preschool!

Miss Jean, Miss Amy and Miss Michele