by debbie | May 25, 2017 | activites with children, AM Pre Schoo, First Day, Notes From Debbie, Preschool education
People ask me, “What are the children learning? They are just playing….” Play is a child’s work. To create an open ended environment, where children feel they can choose without limitations, takes an eye for knowing what children are interested...
by debbie | Mar 18, 2014 | All School, Notes From Debbie, Preschool education
One of the most important things we do here at La Canada Preschool is create a school family. When your child comes to preschool they enter the big world for the first time away from home. Here they will look to form a secure attachment with others. When you come to...
by debbie | Jun 6, 2013 | All School, AM Pre Schoo, Back to School, First Day, Notes From Debbie, Pre - K, registration
Are you happy at your current preschool? It can be a feeling you get when your child comes home and just doesn’t seem to like school, or maybe you feel that the school is just not a right fit. Here are some signs to look for: Your child complains about going to...
by debbie | Jul 25, 2012 | activites with children, All School, AM Pre Schoo, Art, Notes From Debbie
When you visit a preschool it is essential to ask how much art the children are creating each day. At the core of learning is the desire to be creative, and children know the difference between true art and art that is directed by adult expectations. A good preschool...
by debbie | Aug 26, 2011 | Featured, Notes From Debbie, Uncategorized
The first day of school is upon is and with this comes a time of separation for children and parents. Here are some tips for handling this time: Visit the preschool ahead of time. We have an open yard at LCP, where you can come by one the weekends as a family and have...
by debbie | Mar 25, 2011 | activites with children, All School, AM Pre Schoo, Notes From Debbie
Spring Break is upon us, and I can hear parents in the preschool talking about what are we going to do with our children for a week. It seems our children are happy when we plan activities that are engaging and fun. Here are my recommendations for enjoyable Spring...
