Why do we as adults pursue hobbies such as golf, crochet, or gardening? We spend time in such an activity because we find it enjoyable, we have some control over the activity, and we see it as offering some probability of success. We choose what we will crochet or plant; we decide where, when, and
Quiet classrooms do not mean that young children are learning. In fact, since oral language is very important during the early years, quiet classrooms may indicate that young children are not learning all they could be. Talking gives a child the opportunity to experiment with new words. It provides the vehicle for expressing ideas and
Active learning takes advantage of children's natural desire to move and touch. Young children love to manipulate items and explore new ideas. They enjoy the opportunity to see how things work and to test their own theories. Active learning takes advantage of children's natural motivations, abilities, and interests. Kids get lots of opportunities to investigate
Pembroke Kids will host Preschool and Kindergarten Open Houses on Saturday, February 12th from 10:00 am until 12:00 Noon, and Wednesday February 23rd from 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Come tour our school while classes are in session, or stop by later in the day after work. For some families, Saturday is a more convenient
UPDATED at 6:45 AM - We've decided to cancel Parent Conferences today. The roads may be passable but the forecast for the rest of the day calls for more freezing rain and light snow. Remaining conferences will be rescheduled at various times over the next week. UPDATED at 10:55PM - Avon Lake Schools will be
Over the past few weeks the children have been learning about Polar animals. They were very curious about the places these animals live and about the snow and ice. This led into us into our unit on winter. The children have been measuring the outside temperature, painting real snow with eyedroppers and watercolor paints, and
