The Sunshine Classroom recently completed an exciting investigation of the five senses. Inspired by our student’s interests, all learning adventures were hands-on, multi-faceted and organic in nature. *Sight: The children explored the anatomy of the human eyeball (pupil, iris, lid, tear duct). They used mirrors to examine their own eyes and sketched their findings *Taste: … Continue reading Sunshine & Starburst →

In the Sunshine Classroom, our rug area is a designated spot for large-motor construction/building opportunities. Naturally, students are invited to exercise their creativity while exploring a plethora of concepts that include: * Spatial awareness * Measurement * Balance * Critical thinking skills * Problem solving * Conflict resolution Our children are constantly furnished with a … Continue reading Sunshine & Starburst →

“Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall!” This month, the Sunshine students have been exploring the fanciful world of nursery rhymes. During Circle Time, our kiddos delighted in singing along to many preschool classics while honing their rhyming and print awareness skills. Infusing dramatic play and sequencing skills, the girls … Continue reading Sunshine & Starburst →