This year the Nurtury kids got to go on a field trip and walk to local stores for trick or treating!!
Our Annual Hop-A-Thon was an amazing SUCCESS!!! Our little ones got to dress in their Halloween costumes and “hop for their school”. Each child asked their friends and families to sponsor their “hops” in the gigantic moon bounce. Needless to say they hopped A LOT! In addition to hopping their was also a tattoo area set up and a raffle with fantastic prizes. Thank you to our Nurtury families and staff for the effort it took to put this all together.
This year our kids got to go on a field trip to the local pumpkin patch! They had a lot of fun and so did our teachers!!
Coming to school in the morning is an important event for toddlers. Whether in family or center-based care, the way children feel about their transition influences their experiences throughout the day. Feeling safe and secure saying good-bye to a parent and joining the teacher and children in the classroom are two of the most important lessons of the day. When this transition goes well, there are significant benefits to the child, to the family, and to teachers. Making the most of this important time leads to a successful day for everyone. Morning drop-off is the time to strengthen the framework of caring with families. A positive transition builds trust between families and teachers, and helps children feel secure (Brazelton & Sparrow 2006). Teachers can help parents develop a special drop-off routine that works for them. Some might want to join their child for a few minutes to support positive engagement. Playing with a puzzle together before blowing a kiss, giving a secret sign, or whispering in the child’s ear makes the leaving time easier for parent and child. When families see their child happy and involved in activities, they leave with a sense of confidence.
This weekend was our annual Beach Day at Will Rodgers State Beach. It was a great way for our Nurtury families to come together and enjoy the sunshine and sand. This beach day was a true bonding experience for our little ones, as well as the parents to one another. It’s always fun for the kids to see each other outside of school. To foster new friendships, play, laugh and learn all in a fun, new (and sandy) environment!!!
Every year The Nurtury holds a “Wine and Cheese” fundraiser. It includes a raffle, online and silent auction, as well as good company with lots of cheese and of course wine!! This year it was a huge success. Thank you to our wonderful staff and dedicated families for all of your hard work and contributions. The sense of community at The Nurtury is showcased in this event by how well everyone comes together to work in support.
Every year the kids get to go hunting for chocolate filled eggs! It’s one of the only times the kids get to eat candy at school and they have a ton of fun with it. This year there were over 500 eggs hidden throughout the grounds. The older kids are encouraged to help the little ones on there search. It is so sweet to see the children being so kind and helping each other out during this fun adventure!
Every year The Nurtury covers the playground with tons of snow for our little ones to play in. This year the kids had so much fun. There were snowmen, forts and lots of snowballs. The kids could not have been happier. For some, it was there first time even seeing snow!! A big thank you to our staff for making this such a fun and unique experience!
Most children come home every day with stories to share. Do you stop what you are doing and listen carefully? Your child probably asks a lot of questions. Do you try to answer them? If you do, then you already know the benefits of giving your child time and attention. Teachers call these daily conversations powerful interactions. They help adults and children keep in touch and enjoy being together. These interactions also support children’s learning. Here are some communication tips and examples of the types of things to say.
Acknowledge and accept all of your child’s emotions.
This helps your child feel safe and secure and willing to share all kinds of feelings. “Are you feeling happy? I see a big smile on your face.” “You look a little sad. Is there something you want to talk about?”
Describe what you see your child doing rather than just saying, “Good job.”
He will know that you see and appreciate his efforts. “Wow, you’ve added lots of squiggly lines and circles to your drawing.”
Help your child make connections to familiar experiences, ideas, or information.
“I know you like pineapple. Today we’re having papaya for breakfast. I think you’ll like it as much as pineapple. Let’s see what you think.”
Offer a small challenge to nudge your child to try something new or a bit harder.
“You ran so fast to the fence! This time, can you think of a really slow way to get there?”
Repeat and extend what your child says to you.
As your child looks through a book and says, “I like lizards,” you might say, “I know you like lizards. What do you like about them?’
Use interesting words to build your child’s vocabulary.
“I think this ice cream is delicious. I love the creamy texture and swirls of caramel.”
– See more at: http://families.naeyc.org/child-development/listen-talk-answer-support-your-childs-learning#sthash.dlfBQaDD.dpuf
