Preschool students love gardening! Part of our Preschool programming helps our preschoolers study Colorado’s natural ecosystem, specifically on Bixby’s campus. Our campus has undergone multiple beautifying projects in the last…
Early childhood education theorist Maria Montessori stated that “play is the work of the child.” Throughout the day in the Bixby Preschool, our youngest students are working hard through their…
Every day as a preschool teacher, I hear a silly knock knock joke that makes no sense, or a group of children laughing with a child that says “hop ding…
One of my very first teaching mentors began the first day of school, with her kindergartners, with this message… She started out by asking her students to raise their hand…
[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.89" background_layout="light"] When working (or living) with young children, it is a daily occurrence that children will question if you “really mean it?” Sometimes, it is silly…
[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.89" background_layout="light"] One of the unique things about the Bixby preschool program are all of the special classes that are offered, such as swimming, music, gym, Spanish…
[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.86" background_layout="light"] Dressing up in preschool doesn’t always involve fancy fabrics and costumes. I mean, who doesn’t love shiny necklaces to wear and bags to carry them…
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Last Friday, the children were outside in t-shirts, throwing leaves into the air, and asking for spooky stories. On Monday the children were outside in snow pants, snow boots,…
What exactly is it that block play provides our youngest children with? Simply put...so much! As I spent my morning with the preschoolers in the block area, I was able…
Forming positive responsive relationships with children and families is my primary goal at the start of every school year. I find that this happens quite naturally when you just spend…
What a pleasure it was to see our Bixby preschoolers mesmerized by these earth friendly creatures! In celebration of Earth Day, Bixby's preschool and kindergarten classes were fortunate enough to…
As we head into the last weeks of the school year the Preschool classroom is abuzz with preparations for the end of the school year. This week we hosted the…
Pancakes, Pancakes!, written and illustrated by Eric Carle, is a favorite story for many. In a brief synopsis, it is about a young boy, Jack, who has a hankering…
Introducing basic mathematical skills to our youngest children at Bixby Preschool is always exciting! I try to create learning experiences, which are enticing and engaging. In addition to counting…
The sensory table is always a popular spot in the main preschool room. The open-ended nature of the materials provides the students with unlimited possibilities. It’s one of my favorite…
Preschool numbers have grown this past year and it has been so joyful! The children are taking on responsibility for by welcoming new friends to the classroom and by sharing…
A two year old puts on her sock all by herself. A three year old folds up a blanket and pushes it tightly into his backpack. A four year old…
Playdough! This soft, and often colorful, modeling material is just one of many staples one will see within the preschool classroom. One that is homemade, often by the preschoolers, using…
A couple weeks ago, as the final leaves were falling, I had a lovely opportunity to do some sensory painting with the students in my group time. We ventured out…
