What an easy way to thank our teachers and raise some money for our school! Each quick thank-you message to a Downey teacher earns the school $25 through the Target Thanks a Billion program.
Thanks, Target!
Last Chance for School Tours before Summer Break!
At Downey Preschool, we believe that children learn best through play, and we have a lot of fun doing it! For a sneak peek into Downey’s playful approach to early childhood education, schedule a private tour to see our classes in action before the end of the semester. For a tour of Downey, contact us anytime at 317.426.9094 or membership@DowneyCoop.com.
Weekend & evening tours are available or see our classes in action daily through 5/22/15 from 9:30-11:00 a.m..
> M/W/F: Frog classes for ages 4-5
> T/Th: Polliwog classes for ages 3-4
> T/W/Th/F: Tadpole classes for ages 2-3
> Mondays: Lily Pad class for ages 18-24 months
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Parent Education event tomorrow
Downey Cooperative Preschool will host a Parent Ed Event Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Downey’s Century Hall.
At Downey, we’re lucky to have great opportunities all around us to teach our kids about conservation and energy efficiency. Composting, recycling, rain barrels, gardens, and solar panels are an everyday part of life at Downey.
Join us at our next Parent Ed discussion where David Tryon will teach us about the conservation efforts we see around the building. We’ll learn how these efforts benefit the preschool and how we can try the same money-saving strategies at home.
We’ll finish off the evening with socializing and snacks while we make some fun hands-on science experiments that we can take home to share with our preschoolers.
Please go to the signup to RSVP for supply purposes: http://www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0D49AAA92FA3FB6-parent2
This is an adult only Parent Ed. And don’t forget! So far, we’ve had five Parent Ed events, so this is one of our last Parent Ed opportunities. We’ll have one more Parent Ed event in April. As a reminder, your goal is to attend three Parent Ed events throughout the year.
Registration open for Lilly Pads
Registration is now open for our Lilly Pads class for ages 18-24 months and a caregiver. Submit your registration form and a non-refundable 50% deposit ($32.50) by March 20!
Downey upBEAT newsletter February 2015
Downey Preschool Open House
The week of February 9-14 is our annual Open House. This is a great opportunity to visit and learn about Downey. A table will be set up in the hallway with information and snacks, and a parent will be available to show you around and answer questions.
- Monday-Saturday 9:30-11 a.m. daily.
- M/W/F: Frog classes for ages 4-5
- T/Th: Polliwog classes for ages 3-4
- T/W/Th/F: Tadpole classes for ages 2-3
- Monday: Lily Pad class for ages 18-24 mos
- Saturday will feature a special story time, snack & craft for all ages!
Why Play Is Important in Preschool Classrooms
“If you want your preschooler to be ready for the academic rigors ahead, forget about the curriculum. Instead, look for a classroom that lets children learn the way they do best…
“‘For kids under 5, play is the foundation for creativity, constructive problem solving, self-regulation, and learning as a whole,’ says Susan Linn, cofounder of the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood and author of The Case for Make Believe. Play also helps preschoolers master the skills they’ll need for academic subjects later on. Storytime advances pre-reading skills like rhyming, wordplay, and the ability to follow a plot. A simple activity like playing with soap bubbles can stimulate science learning, while building with blocks establishes a foundation for understanding geometry. Repetitive play (such as putting a puzzle together, taking it apart, and then reassembling it) hones motor acuity, while unstructured group play boosts kids’ social skills…
“An early academic approach doesn’t seem to improve classroom performance. A study from the University of North Florida, in Jacksonville, found that fourth-graders who have attended play-based preschools outperform fellow students both academically and socially. And a study published in Early Childhood Research & Practice found clear links between pretend play and enhanced language ability. Your child’s future success in school doesn’t hinge on your enrolling him in a pre-K that teaches him to add and subtract or know the chemical formula for water. It’s more productive to find a program that lets him have fun as he learns.”
To read the entire article, go to parents.com.
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