#early years program Archives

In November, the Year 1 class dove into the fascinating world of simple machines. We began by experimenting with pulleys,

When Christmas and Loose Parts Play Come Together

Play is vital in the early years, as it helps children develop essential skills, especially social ones. Through play, children

After mastering letter sounds and identifying beginning, middle, and ending sounds, the Year 1 class has taken the next step

As a child, my favorite magazine was Highlights for children. I was thrilled to discover as an adult that this

Why, build a castle, of course! In late September, the Year 1 class stumbled upon two tall, empty boxes on

Playing games in the classroom is more than just fun—it helps children develop important self-regulation skills. Self-regulation is the ability

I hear many wonderful exchanges during play each day, but the most heartwarming words I often hear in the Early

For the past month, the Year 1 class has been diving into the world of vowel digraphs, A vowel digraph is

In the spirit of sustainability and creativity, we found an exciting way to give old markers a new life. Instead

In the world of early childhood education, few activities offer as much developmental value and sheer enjoyment as block play.