T-shirts!
We are excited to now have t-shirts to wear on field trips and whenever!
You can order toddler (2T-6T) and adult sizes!
Please let me know if you'd like more information!
Crazy fun with Cc!
Cc is for caterpillars, costumes and cars that go fast!
Cc is for cutting, coloring, and clouds that make great crafts!
Cc is for cooking caramel cookies that are too good to last!
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Ff is Frighteningly Fun!
What do farms, feathers, fuzz, freeze dances, finger paints, and Frankenstein have in common? They were all fun things we explored this week!
The kids looked fabulous at our Halloween party! We had fun being frightening, funny, and making Frankenstein art!
Our first field trip to Black Island Farms was fantastic! We got to learn about the farm and some of their crops, pick a pumpkin, and play to our hearts content.
eXcellent Xx
X is for x-ray. X is for "X marks the spot!" Xx week was excellent as we worked on our goals of doing our best, reading and writing the letter X, and creating and identifying rectangles. The highlight was pirate day where we went on a treasure hunt for x. These kids are learning and growing so much!
Outstanding O!
While learning about the letter Oo we were On and Off Officers and fished for letter fish in the Ocean! We made Oo bracelets and octopus art and, oh, so much more!
Spectacular Ss!
Our Super Kids studied squares, silly space, sneaky spiders, and sink or swim science this week! They also took home their first "My Big World" pre-K magazine. They were such sweet stars as we worked on being kind.
Tt was Terrific!
This past week, the kids loved when we took a tour on a train to find Tts around the classroom. They were so cute when we put Tt treasures in our tepee or tent. We got to be teachers or work in the train station in our Dramatic Play Center. For our alphabet book, we taped 10 toothpicks on top of T. We also did lots with 10!
Great Start!
We've had a wonderful start to preschool! I am loving our wonderful kids! Last week we had a blast with B! We bounced and balanced the Bb ball, played with balloons, and took Bb items out of our big beach bag to put into our sensory Bb bean box. We made beaded bracelets, bubble B art, and more! We finished the week with a big birthday party for Bear! Thanks for making it Bb the best!
Snack Time!
Discovery Adventures Preschool provides a small snack with every preschool session. This is a great time to fuel those hungry little tummies with some healthy food while they practice manners and good social skills. A different table etiquette will be taught and practiced each week in a relaxed and supportive way.
Snack time is also a wonderful time to continue healthy habits. It is so important to us to provide healthy snacks we are even a Team Nutrition School! Following the guidelines of nutritious snacks set out by the USDA insures we give our students the very best! Special accommodations can be made for dietary needs. Every week the snack menu and manner being emphasized will be posted for parents.
One thing that can be a challenging adventure for preschoolers, is trying new foods. To encourage students in this area, we have a "Two Bite Club". After the concept is Introduced with a fun book, children are encouraged to try at least two bite of every food offered. If they do so, then they receive a punch on their card. If they get a punch everyday that week, then they are in the "Two Bite Club" for the week and get a certificate to display on the wall and then take home!
Have any great ideas of how to make snack time a healthy adventure? Let us know!
Open House
Be sure to stop by for our open house this Thursday, August 20th, between 5 and 8 pm! See our new space, meet Ms. Hillary, and get any questions answered. Plus, we'll have snacks, a coloring contest, and more! See you soon!
Living the Green Life
At Discovery Adventures Preschool, we make choices that are both healthy for our little ones and good for the environment! When you make choices to be eco-friendly, you get many great benefits including a healthier environment for us to learn and grow in. Some of the choices include:
- All natural cleaners
- No VOC paint
- Natural materials used when possible
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
- Eco-friendly appliances
Classroom
I'm so excited to see the classroom coming along so well! Since our basement was unfinished, I've been able to have this room created specifically with the preschool in mind. We've worked with some wonderful professionals to help our dreams come true. Jim Mills did a great job with the framing and Brad Gill has been an amazing contractor! I am excited for it to get to the point that I get to add my own touches on it!
I am designing the room to be simple and neutral with lots of natural elements. I think it's so important to bring in nature! I also am a strong believer that the space should be a vessel for learning and be designed so that students learning and art is prominently and beautiful displayed. Teacher created and store bought posters are to be kept to a minimum and used only when it makes sense (calendar, birthday board, etc.) The real star of the room will be the kids and their work!
Keep checking back for more progress! I love sharing our adventure with you!
Parachute Play
Discovery Adventures Preschool was at the Syracuse Farmers Market yesterday as a part of their entertainment schedule. They wanted me to do some games with kids, so I brought my fabulous new parachute! Parachute play can help kids improve in many areas including: listening and following directions, cooperation and social skills, physical activity and exercise, and can be used to build skills such as colors, numbers, left and right, etc. Thanks to all who participated! We'll be at the Farmers Market again next Wednesday at around 6:30. Stop by to play with us!
Music, Music, Music!
Music is an important part of Discovery Adventures Preschool. We sing every day! We jam with instruments! We dance and use our bodies to explore music. There is so much to be said about the benefits of music; this info graphic shares a few:
New Class Added!
Summer is half-way over and we hope you've been enjoying it! To make going back to school easier on your family, we are excited to announce that we added an afternoon class that runs Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12:30 to 3:00 pm! You now can choose between three classes to meet your family's needs. Go to the Tuition page for more details on class times and prices.
Bubbles, Bubbles!
Does your preschooler love bubbles? Come join us tomorrow at 6 pm at the Syracuse Farmers Market! Discovery Adventures Preschool will be doing a mini class, 30 min, open to all. We'll be exploring important questions like: What letter does 'bubble' start with? How can I move like a bubble? Does the shape of the wand effect the shape of the bubble? Come read, dance, experiment, and laugh with us tomorrow! For ideas of how to extend the learning and fun with bubbles at home go to our "Bubble" Pinterest Board: https://www.pinterest.com/hillarysteab/bubble-bubble/
Promotion Offer to End Soon
Enroll your child on or before June 30th and waive the $40 deposit! Only a few more days left, so act now and join the adventure at Discovery Adventures Preschool!
ART
"Creativity is intelligence having fun." - Albert Einstein
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I love doing art with kids! Especially at a young age, art should be about exploring, experimenting, and having fun. We will enjoy adventures in art that expand knowledge and creativity. I've adopted the motto: Process over Product! What that means for you is that the art your student creates will be uniquely their own. For example, if we are doing art in connection to the letter B, instead of gluing paper down to look like a basket, your student may create an art piece with buttons or experiment with different shades of blue. I strive to create artistic experiences that are rich, rather than a specific outcome of what I think the art should look like.
I look forward to creating with my little artists this fall at Discovery Adventures Preschool!