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A Child’s Work is Play

A Child’s Work is Play

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.”~ Fred Rogers At Rompers Preschool, a multitude of skills are learned through

Samara October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 Rompers Preschool Read more

Strong Bodies

Strong Bodies

Strong muscles and gross motor skills are important for children’s development. Gross motor (physical) skills use the large muscles of the body for the purpose of whole body movement – walking, running, balancing, jumping, sitting upright at the table, heavy

Samara May 2, 2019November 30, 2019 Rompers Preschool Read more

Science, Sensory and More ~ Oh My!

Science, Sensory and More ~ Oh My!

We set up a science exploration of non-Newtonian fluid, called “Gloop” or “Oobleck“. A non-Newtonian fluid does not follow Newton’s Law of Viscosity (how thick or thin a fluid is) and Gloop is fascinating to experiment with. The children learned

Samara March 31, 2019April 1, 2019 Rompers Preschool, Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Winter Adventures

Winter Adventures

At Rompers Preschool, we plan our programing around the children’s interests. This is called “Emergent Curriculum.” Generally there are several different topics of interest happening at the same time. Each class, a variety of activities are offered to support each

Samara February 25, 2019March 31, 2019 Rompers Preschool No Comments Read more

New Ways to Build

New Ways to Build

Our Interest in Construction Continues (See previous post: http://thompsonearlylearning.com/2018/12/construction/) It all started with K making a statement, “I want to build a house.” She then asked, “Do we have boxes?” Adding, “what happened to our old house box?” We explained

Samara January 27, 2019February 1, 2019 Rompers Preschool No Comments Read more

Exploring Clay

Exploring Clay

This week we introduced clay to the children. Exploring clay helps children learn about texture, shape, form, problem-solving, imagination and creative expression. As children pound, shape, squeeze and manipulate the clay, it develops their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

Samara January 19, 2019January 25, 2019 Rompers Preschool No Comments Read more

Tires and Blocks

Tires and Blocks
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Construction

Construction

Some of our children have been exploring construction concepts. We provided boxes in different sizes and an assortment of material, such as various types of tape, tools, and art material. The children worked together to build and decorate a house,

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Outdoor Games

Outdoor Games

Outdoor games are great ways to build skills – social skills and friendship, turn-taking, math, physical education, and of course fun and laughter… T suggested a game of hide and seek, then asked to “be it” first. The children decided

Samara December 5, 2018January 25, 2019 Rompers Preschool No Comments Read more

Exploring Sensory Material

Exploring Sensory Material

We have noticed our children have a desire to explore sensory material. When using paint, our children will often explore with their hands. When playing in the sandbox, our children combine dramatic play with sensory play, to explore their creativity,

Samara November 27, 2018January 25, 2019 Rompers Preschool No Comments Read more
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