Category Archives: preschool
Eyes
Last week in the Pre-Primary unit we talked about eyes. We identified the different parts—iris, cornea, pupil, lens, and retina. Everyone was surprised to find out that your pupil is actually really a hole! We watched a video of a … Continue reading
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Last week in the Preschool we talked about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his significance in history. At this age, we try to find a gentle way to talk about this subject. We began with a basket of eggs … Continue reading
Posted in McGuffey, preschool, social studies
Winter Break Camp
In case you didn’t hear, Winter Break Camp was a blast! We built cities, created shapes, went hiking, and took a whirl at bowling. It was a fantastic week, and a great way to manage an unusual academic calendar this … Continue reading
Posted in community, intermediate unit, McGuffey, preschool, primary unit, upper unit
Tae Kwon Do
December brought our PE unit on Tae Kwon Do. All grades, including preschool, are spending Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Oxford Martial Arts and Fitness. They are learning about stretching, core exercises, and the fundamentals of Tae Kwon Do. Special … Continue reading
Posted in community, intermediate unit, physical education, preschool, primary unit, upper unit
Winter concert a success!
On Friday the whole school traveled to the Oxford Senior Center to perform a winter concert. The seniors were delighted to hear our music, and the students loved singing for their audience. Special thanks to the Senior Center for allowing … Continue reading
Posted in community, intermediate unit, McGuffey, music, preschool, primary unit, upper unit
London Underground
Last week in the preschool we talked about the United Kingdom. To begin the discussion, we introduced our own small-scale version of the London Underground. We talked about many of the major landmarks in London, and how you can get … Continue reading
Posted in McGuffey, preschool, social studies
Visit from a beekeeper
Last week the preschool was fortunate enough to have a visit from a real beekeeper! The father of one of our students keeps bees, and today he visited our classroom. He dressed in his beekeeping clothes, brought with him an … Continue reading
Posted in guest speakers, McGuffey, preschool, science
Kindermusik for preschool
Dancing, hopping, rolling, and stomping. This month in Kindermusik we’re moving like all of our animal friends and developing muscle coordination and spatial awareness along the way. We have songs for wiggling and helping develop dexterity and fine-motor skills and … Continue reading
Preschool yoga
As the weather gets colder, we won’t be able to enjoy as many gorgeous fall days outdoors, so we’re adding some options for indoor movement to our classroom. One of these is yoga. We keep yoga cards on the Sensory … Continue reading
Posted in McGuffey, physical education, preschool
O Canada!
Today the preschool began a week of discussion about Canada. We watched a short video about a child who lives in Canada, and followed she and her family as they went snow-shoeing and ice skating on the Rideau Canal. Then we … Continue reading
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