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Age Group:4-5-Year-Olds
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Class Size:12 Children
We are going to have a fun and exciting year in room 3. Children range from ages 3-5 in our room. The children will make new friends and learn new skills. Throughout the year we will be fostering social development through small-group and whole-group activities. We will be using Touch Math and Learning Without Tears as our curriculums to teach literacy and math skills. We will also focus on developing each child’s play, self-help, and overall academic skills.
Recently in Room 3.....
Learning Through Play. 3.28.25
Students had a great time playing with buildings and tools today in Play Centers! Play skills are essential for children of all ability levels, and in our integrated classrooms, students learn with and from each other through play. Watching them engage, share, and build connections is a wonderful reminder of how important these early interactions are.
A Trip to the Sensory Wall 3.12.25
Our class enjoys taking walks, and a wonderful place for us to walk to is the school’s sensory wall. The wall thoroughly captivates our students, offering new and exciting ways to engage with textures, movements, and interactive elements. Whether it’s spinning wheels, tracing patterns, or feeling different surfaces, our students are always discovering fresh ways to explore. It’s wonderful to see them drawn to different parts of the wall, finding activities that spark their curiosity and expand their sensory and scientific engagement.
Building Fun! 2.25.25
Our skills of putting things together in functional ways are really, well, building! Recently we built a series of marble mazes on the rug during play centers, and had a blast watching the marbles make their course through the tunnels and jumps. Future engineers, perhaps? We think so!
Building Tracks and Stretching Skills 1/24/25
In R.3, creativity and coordination are on track—literally! The students are busy building intricate train tracks and running trains along their creations. It’s a hands-on activity that blends problem-solving and fine motor skills with plenty of fun.
What’s even more entertaining? The way the students stretch, twist, and reach across the tracks to place a new piece or position a train. It looks like an impromptu game of Twister as they navigate around one another and their growing construction!
This playful scene highlights teamwork, spatial awareness, and persistence as they work together to build and rebuild. Every twist and stretch is another step toward learning, making this activity as much about collaboration as it is about imaginative play.
R.3’s Goodbye Circle
Recently, we captured some delightful moments during our Goodbye Circle. The students were energetic, eagerly jumping up to dance, waving their arms, and giving hugs to their teachers. While their enthusiasm was evident, they are also making great strides in learning to stay seated and participate attentively.
Circle time in R.3 is a time for growth, learning, and joyful interaction. We are proud of our little learners as they continue to develop important skills that will serve them well in their educational journey.
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10.30.24 At school, jobs are a big part of building responsibility and independence for students, and everyone has a role in keeping things running smoothly. Today, E was spotted helping Ms. Sharice with an important classroom job: refilling water bottles. Together, they made their way to the hallway fountain, where E carefully rinsed and filled the bottle. His attention and willingness to help out showed a growing sense of pride in his classroom job, while also building practical skills he can use every day. It’s wonderful to see young students like E stepping up and enjoying their responsibilities!
7.17.24 Maintaining Skills During Summer in Room 8
In the summer months of the Extended School Year (ESY), our focus is on maintaining the skills our three-year-olds have developed during the regular school year. This period is essential for ensuring that their progress in speech, language, and other developmental areas is not lost over the summer months. For young children, continuous practice and reinforcement are crucial to prevent regression. Our dedicated teachers and therapists create engaging activities that keep these little ones motivated and focused, reinforcing the important skills they’ve worked hard to acquire.
4.15.24
The day begins with gathering at the red table for snacks and toys. While S and West look at a book, A comes in and shares a toy with 2 other friends, after greeting L with a big Monday hug.
Dying Eggs. 3.28.24
Egg painting was on the menu today in Room 8! The kids had a blast watching the food coloring cups get soaked up by their eggs, and sometimes, even by their hands! Science and a holiday themed activity combined!