It's a Good Day in PreK

March has certainly come in like a lion this year, let’s hope it goes out like a lamb! This month is always a busy one for us as we begin kindergarten screenings and continue making the most of our time together. It’s hard to believe we only have three short months left with our students. Where has the time gone?

March is also a season of change and growth. As the days get longer and the first signs of spring begin to appear, we’re reminded of how much our students have grown this year. Just like the flowers that will soon start to bloom, our children are continuing to learn, develop, and blossom in so many wonderful ways.

Thank you for sharing your amazing children with us. We’re cherishing every moment of this special time!

March also brought lots of fun as we celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday across all of our sites! From silly hats and wacky outfits to special read-alouds and themed activities, each location found its own unique way to honor the joy of reading that Dr. Seuss inspired.

It was wonderful to see our students engaged, laughing, and building a love for books through these creative celebrations. Moments like these remind us how powerful reading can be in sparking imagination and excitement for learning! Below our students at Green Meadow had fun with some Green Eggs and Ham!

Happy Birthday Genet!

Our students at Genet had a voice in choosing their next center activity and after a classroom vote…“Birthday Party” was the clear winner!

The dramatic play area was transformed into a full celebration space, complete with streamers, decorations, and party stations as you can see in the photos! Students took ownership of the center, stepping into roles as party planners, hosts, and guests. From setting the table to organizing gifts and celebrations, their creativity and collaboration were on full display.

It’s always amazing to see what happens when students lead the learning. This center was truly a party to remember! I can't wait to hear what they vote on next!

R is for Rainbows! 🌈 Mrs. Heath’s class at Berlin had a colorful time learning about rainbows and colors through a fun Skittles experiment. Students carefully placed different colored Skittles on a plate and added water, watching in amazement as the colors spread and blended together to create a beautiful rainbow effect.

Hands-on activities like this make learning exciting and memorable. What a sweet way to explore science and color!

V is for Veterinarians! Staying in Berlin, students stepped into the role of caring professionals in their dramatic play center. Dressed in doctor coats, they explored what it means to be a veterinarian by examining X-rays on a light table and carefully tending to their “pets.”

This hands-on experience encouraged imagination, empathy, and problem-solving as students practiced caring for animals just like real veterinarians. So much learning happening through play!

A fellow astronaut in Mrs. Lavoo's PreK class is excited about the space station center. The students had a chance to play the roles of astronauts, study alien life forms, and let their imagination's go wild!

Students worked in pairs to design and create robots with a special purpose...to help with everyday tasks! From robots that can make the bed to ones that help cook meals, students used teamwork and creativity to bring their ideas to life. This activity encouraged collaboration, problem-solving, and imaginative thinking as they explored how technology can make our daily lives easier.

Students in Mrs. Lavoo's class worked in pairs to design and create robots with a special purpose...to help with everyday tasks! From robots that can make the bed to ones that help cook meals, students used teamwork and creativity to bring their ideas to life. This activity encouraged collaboration, problem-solving, and imaginative thinking as they explored how technology can make our daily lives easier.

Our students at Ichabod Crane's trip to the Valatie Post Office was an exciting and memorable experience! They learned the ins and outs of how mail is processed and delivered, and even had the chance to explore a real mail truck. Students were especially excited to purchase stamps and mail their very own letters!

Experiences like this are such a valuable way to connect learning to the real world and get out into our community. We love seeing our students engaged, curious, and excited about how things work all around them!