Author Archives: Ms Kristin

The title of this post sums up any child/interest led program very well…while there were a lot of “airplane” things happening and planned, the most memorable may be the things that happened in between. Read on to learn more about our day! Sticking with the best flow we’ve come up with for our Play Days,Continue reading “A wet paper bag, freeze tag and a firetruck: THURSDAY AIRPLANE DAY”

After last week’s wonderful experience of starting our day outside, we did it again. Along with an airplane project, we had books, puzzles, water play, vehicles, chalk and bubbles. Read on to find the answers to 5 questions about today. What was taped to the picnic tables when you got to preschool? Paper wings! EveryoneContinue reading “Eating with airplanes, white duct tape and a unanimous group decision: MONDAY AIRPLANE DAY”

I’ve been feeling very tender about this year’s group of children graduating to Kindergarten because I met some of them during Online Preschool and Zoom School in 2020. Our relationships were formed virtually and I never saw many of them in real life for months. In fact, there remain children I’ve never met in person.Continue reading “FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Zoom School in 2020”

While Monday’s group explored the moon through the eyes of a kitten, today’s group explored through the eyes (and soft fur) of puppies. When children arrive at preschool, we almost always start the day inside. But today all the teachers were waiting outside and the children went straight to the playground. We played for aContinue reading “6 puppies, hidden glitter and eating the moon: THURSDAY MOON DAY”

No. We believe that the way we communicate about food can help prevent children from having food hang-ups or dysfunctional issues with body image. Knowing that Snack Time can be a vulnerable time for children who are sensitive (often referred to by the world as “picky”) eaters, we use this as a time to relax,Continue reading “Does my child have to finish their food?”