This week’s theme at the Goddard School of Wall was “It’s A Bug’s Life”! We spent every day of the week exploring something new about bugs. Throughout the week, all the classrooms worked on art projects and participated in various activities related to bugs. The Seals classroom talked about the lifecycle of a butterfly and learned a new word: metamorphosis! They also used dot-dot markers to create a butterfly during art. The Whales classroom looked at the habitat of a butterfly and created butterflies with blot art. The First Steps class used red paper and glued on black dots to make ladybugs and the Infant class made ladybugs with red paint thumb prints! The Guppies and Goldfish classes created their own caterpillars by gluing different colored circles to paper. At the end of the week, the Dolphins class used yellow and black paper to create patterns and the Tropical Treasures class made bees with construction paper.
We had a great time talking about bugs this week and all the classrooms especially enjoyed making and eating their personal bug creations out of bananas and Cheerios/Fruit Loops!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Choosing A Summer Program
Keeping a child's day consistent throughout the summer months keeps the brain focused and helps prevent learning losses during the summer. In addition, this can potentially ease the anxiety that often accompanies transitioning into a new classroom or school come fall.
Research has shown that programs like The Goddard School that have specific learning goals, use learning and developmental standards and are age-appropriate are ideal in preventing summer learning losses.
Tips for Choosing a Summer Program:
• Choose a program that is based on each child's interests and natural curiosity – this allows children the opportunity to direct their own learning.
• Ask for credentials, experience and training of the teachers/counselors.
• Check the health and safety practices of the program. Make sure you are comfortable that the program will be able to handle your child’s unique needs.
• Inquire about the daily schedule of the program. Does the program combine songs, stories, exploration, art, physical activities and learning adventures in a safe, nurturing environment? Ask how much freedom a child has to choose activities.
• Ask for references.
Research has shown that programs like The Goddard School that have specific learning goals, use learning and developmental standards and are age-appropriate are ideal in preventing summer learning losses.
Tips for Choosing a Summer Program:
• Choose a program that is based on each child's interests and natural curiosity – this allows children the opportunity to direct their own learning.
• Ask for credentials, experience and training of the teachers/counselors.
• Check the health and safety practices of the program. Make sure you are comfortable that the program will be able to handle your child’s unique needs.
• Inquire about the daily schedule of the program. Does the program combine songs, stories, exploration, art, physical activities and learning adventures in a safe, nurturing environment? Ask how much freedom a child has to choose activities.
• Ask for references.
Summer Camp starts June 27th. For more information about Summer Camp at the Goddard School of Wall, please call Miss Samantha at 732-974-8314.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Muffins for Mom
Muffins for Mom is this Friday, May 6th at 3:30 PM.
We will be holding this special (early Mother's Day) event in our classrooms.
Any special women in the students' lives are welcome to join!
We hope to see you there!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Trike-a-Thon
Join us riding for a cause!!!
Our Trike-a-Thon will be Monday, May 2nd at 10AM.
Bring in your child's bike, and we will ride through the Annex Building's parking lot.
All proceeds will go to St. Jude's.
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