Our first field trip to Save On Grocery Store!!! We had a blast. Once everyone arrived at school we walked down the block to catch the city bus. I think riding the bus is almost as exciting as going through Save On..lol A very nice man,
Category: Preschool
SD60 wants you to know you are your child’s first teacher …
Tip of the Month for November – Words. Recognizing words and letters are important in helping your child learn to read and write..  These monthly tips are aimed at helping families enrich the preschool lives of their children,
Risky Business
Emma and her friend Nixon using there great climbing skills. I have a
belief that child should be allowed to do what we as adults would be called “risky” behavior. I really feel that if we allow them to take risks and
know their limits that they will be better at making some of those tough decisions later on in life.Duncan Cran StrongStart Center & Preschool
Duncan Cran StrongStart Center will be open again tomorrow, and for the rest of the week. Â Duncan Cran Preschool will be open tomorrow. Â However, please check this website for an update on Wednesday and Thursday’s preschool classes.
SD60 wants you to know, you are your child’s first teacher…
Tip of the month for October – Singing.  It’s as easy as singing nursery rhymes and songs with your child.  Try singing while driving in the car, making supper, or when cuddling.  Singing nursery rhymes helps your child learn patterns in language and builds vocabulary.
SD60 wants you to know, you are your child’s first teacher …
Tip of the month for September – Talking & Listening. Â It’s as easy as talking about everything you see while you drive, walk, play or even cook supper. Children who are exposed to a lot of language early on are more successful with language and reading later on.
We grew French Fries!!!
We grew FRENCH FRIES…potatoes!!!
(Well the start and a little help)!
I struggled with the decision to let them find what was grown naturally or stick a few potatoes in the soil for them to find!SD60 wants you to know, you are your child’s first teacher
Tip of the Month for June – feelings & emotions.  Children who can identify and name their own feelings and recognize feelings in others have an easier time both learning and building relationships.  These monthly tips are aimed at helping families enrich the preschool lives of their children,
Discovery, wonders and excitement of nature!
“Contact with nature may be as important to children as good nutrition and adequate sleep” (Gill 2005)
I have had the opportunity the last several weeks to experience some of nature’s most wondrous transformations with the children!
