Hands on learning
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Sensory and tactile play. Multitude of art materials. Real examples of birds nests during a spring unit; ice play during the Arctic unit; sink and float type experiments to bring concepts to their level.
Earth Day is just one example of all-school learning and participation to build awareness on recycling and being kind to our planet. Learning gardening skills, plus the joy and pride in planting their own flowers. Having a successful experience with caterpillars to take care of and witness the process of metamorphosis within the classroom, then releasing them into the butterfly havens around church grounds. |
A Language Rich Environment
Storytime is an important staple of every day. Time to share, listen and engage - more than just a book. The Very Caterpillar might add an interactive flannel piece story. Snack of oranges, plums, cheese, watermelon - as the caterpillar eats in the story. Children can recreate the story by drawing their own version. Art extensions abound - paint handprint caterpillars, tissue paper versions, or glued creations of pom pons that explore many textures and skills.. Puzzles and butterfly match games are often added for play extension. The book Have you seen Birds? promotes Art, has exposure to language patterns and extended topic to outside with real magnifying glasses or crafted “play” binoculars to see birds in the gardens or engage sense of hearing with the chirping so often greeting us in the garden bushes.
Learning and growth
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Special Nativity stories shared in the Sanctuary with our Pastoral Staff.
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Tactile and Sensory Experiences |
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