Every unit of study we do, you will find our newsletter here. This newsletter will help you understand what we are learning about during that unit. Each unit is 6–8 weeks. 

Our first unit is Beginning Of The Year. 

Many of us have fond memories of elementary school. What we might not remember is the anxiety and excitement we may have felt leading up to our entry into elementary school. The final weeks of summer can be scary, fun, and exciting all at the same time, and not just for children! It’s understandable for you to experience a range of emotions about your child moving to preschool. When children go through big life changes, such as the transition that are about to happen, they may have big feelings that they aren’t able to easily communicate. In our program, we welcome you to come and talk to us about how to support children at home and ease any anxiety they may feel. We know that this is an important milestone in your child’s life. We are here to support you and your family. If possible, we would love for you to share photos of family members for us to display in our classroom. Please label all photos with your name so we can return them at the end of the year. We promise to take good care of them! 

What You Can Do at Home:  Acknowledge your child’s feelings. Know that some behaviors may be because of anxiety about the transition. Keep your home routines and rituals consistent. This will help your child feel a sense of security and stability at home. Read books about moving on to preschool, and talk with your child about the characters and their feelings. Encourage older siblings to share their preschool experiences, and share your own fond memories.  With your child, write down any questions you have for me or school staff. Talk with families of children who already attend the school. Ask them questions about their experiences and for any advice they have for new families. We look forward to seeing you at the end-of-year celebration!