Archive for January 2012

One of my goals is to send emails to parents summarizing our school day. The following is one of my summaries, followed by a response from a mom: Yesterday we started off with letter builders and paper houses on the tables. The children could sort bears and cubes according to color, match one to one…

We like to experiment with different types of homemade “dough.” In addition to measuring, stirring, etc, the children get to compare and contrast texture, how well it molds, the feel, the smell, the look… This week’s adventure was “cloud dough.” It’s similar to “moon sand” that you buy in stores, and simply made with flour…

At RHCNS, children experience developmentally appropriate, hands-on learning.  “Science” isn’t a separate activity, it’s part of what we do everyday. Children can choose to paint: And choose from a variety of brushes and texture tools. Or dig: We make things: They can play the piano: Or play musical instruments to the babies after they’ve taken…