Age Group: 4-5 Year Olds
Class Size: 24 Children
Welcome to Room 6 at Crossroads! Room 6 is the largest classroom in the program with up to 24 students and 5 staff members. We serve program and nursery school children from the ages of 3 to 5. Many of the students in this classroom will be transitioning to kindergarten within a year. We are an integrated classroom that is comprised of both children with special needs and nursery school children. Our classroom activities focus on the development of skills that will help each child be successful in elementary school and beyond.
Our program is designed to provide students with hands on experiences that meet their individual needs and learning styles. Some of the skills we work on are social skills, daily living skills, attending skills, literacy, math, science exploration, social studies, and more. Learning Without Tears and Touch Math are two of many tools we use to teach these skills. Every day is exciting in Room 6 as children and staff share new experiences that help us grow.
Recently in Room 6.....
Snowy Day Fun in R.6! 2.17.25
Our students love to get outside as much as the weather allows, and recently, R.6 made the most of a snowy day! The class bundled up and headed outdoors for some winter fun, building a snowman together and playing in the fresh snow.
From rolling snowballs to making footprints and giggling as they tossed little handfuls of snow into the air, the students embraced the chilly weather with big smiles. Outdoor play is such an important part of their day, giving them opportunities to explore, move, and work together.
We love seeing them enjoy the magic of winter!
PE for Room 6
2.10.25
PE class in our room is the perfect mix of structure and free choice! We start with a fun group activity—this class especially loves playing Red Light, Green Light, practicing their listening skills and movement control.
After that, it’s time for their favorite part—free choice! The kids eagerly head to the bikes, tumbling mats, slides, and balls, exploring movement in ways that excite and engage them. It’s wonderful to see our kiddos so active, building strength, coordination, and confidence while having a blast!
Cherry Blossom Trees to Celebrate the Chinese New Year 1.31.25
Our young learners love to be creative, and learning through experiential activities is so important for them. This week we learned about the Chinese tradition of placing cherry blossom trees during the Lunar New Year as a sign of Spring to stand as a new beginning and usher in prosperity.
Ms. Julie prepared the lines of the trees, and the students used the bottoms of recycled soda bottles to apply the delicate pink blossoms. They not only had fun but learned something new about another culture.
Exploring the Arctic Through Storytime 1.24.25
In R.6, storytime is a chance to dive into new themes and spark curiosity. Today, Ms. Becca introduced students to the wonders of the Arctic with an engaging story about polar animals.
The students sat in chairs, eagerly watching as Becca shared vivid pictures of Arctic creatures while reading aloud. The visuals brought the story to life, helping the children connect with the icy landscapes and fascinating animals.
In addition to learning facts, this lesson also supported key skills like active listening, sitting attentively, and engaging with the story’s content. The Arctic theme ties into classroom learning, inspiring further exploration of this chilly region and its wildlife.
Storytime like this brings the world into the classroom and helps students grow their imagination and focus, one page at a time.
Crunching into Healthy Habits: Apple Bites in HFP
1/22/25 As part of our Healthy Food Program (HFP), students recently explored the simple joy of biting into a fresh apple. Each child was given their own apple to examine, hold, and, most importantly, taste. For some, the first crisp bite brought smiles and laughter; for others, it was an opportunity to practice overcoming sensory aversions.
Our amazing staff supported the students through each step of the activity, encouraging exploration and celebrating small victories. This hands-on experience not only introduced the students to a healthy snack but also reinforced essential skills like trying new foods, managing textures, and engaging in group activities.
Moments like these showcase the goal and power of HFP, helping children develop healthier eating habits while building confidence and curiosity. The crunch of those first bites was another step further on the quest for healthy choices.
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12.20.24 Today is PAJAMA DAY at Crossroads and our students and team members are comfy and cozy and ready for the Holiday break.
Ms. Sage reads Llamas in Pajamas – Author: Russell Punter, Illustrator: David Semple – to a group on the rug, and students participate by answering questions and pointing to parts of the pictures. This activity is a lesson in literacy, comprehension, and attending skills.
Our class enjoys books a great deal, and the kids keep gaining skills as we practice!
Room 6 Opens: A New Beginning for Our Students! 11.8.24
We are thrilled to announce that Room 6, the large classroom in our brand-new wing, is officially open and filled with joyful students! Thanks to the incredible support from our community of donors and the dedicated work of LeChase Construction, our vision of expanding Crossroads Center for Children has become a reality.
Walking into Room 6, you can immediately feel the excitement as students engage in play centers, explore new activities, and build friendships. This space is designed to support our students’ growth and development, providing them with the resources and environment they need to thrive.
To our generous donors, thank you for believing in our mission and helping us get this far. Your contributions have not only created a beautiful new learning environment for Crossroads, but have also built a future filled with hope and possibility for our children.
And a special thank you to LeChase Construction for your expertise, hard work, and exceptional commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for our students. From foundation to finishing touches, your team has truly gone above and beyond to bring this project to life.
We’re excited to watch our students learn, grow, and flourish in this beautiful new space. Check out students engaging in play centers in their new beautiful, spacious classroom.
9.5.24 Our new school year in our beautiful new building is off to a fantastic start, and we’re already noticing the positive difference in the sound levels—it’s so much calmer here! Check out these adorable snapshots of children in Room 6 enjoying play centers and settling into their new space!
Please note that in our old building, our room number was 5, and we are now known as Room 6!
8.8.24 Camping Day
Room 5 had an amazing camping day filled with fun and learning! The day began with a cozy circle time, where everyone gathered tent-side to read a camping-themed book. We got to eat our delicious s’mores trail mix that we made, and play roast marshmallows over a play fire. To top it all off, we went on an exciting nature walk, exploring the outdoors and experiencing the beauty of nature firsthand. The smiles on their faces say it all—camping day was a huge success!
7.17.24 Rainy Day Options
There’s always a plan b! Today was one of those days. We had heavy rain and thunderstorms when it was time for us to go out for Waterplay. Instead of fretting, we worked on our ability to handle changes, and to problem solve. We set up water play stations in the classroom, and the kids loved it. We also worked on our cooperative play skills, which are going to be even more important as we head off to kindergarten in a few weeks!!
7.12.24 We finished up our Ocean theme today, and celebrated by making a special snack. These kids love food activities and they thoroughly enjoyed decorating graham crackers. We used white frosting and blue food coloring for our water, graham crackers for the sand, and goldfish to swim in our oceans.
7.5.24 We’re BACK! Summer break was last week, and this week we started up again without a worry on Monday. Yesterday, the 4th of July, we had the day off, and today, we have been having a great day learning and playing with our friends.
If you had to pick, most students would probably say their favorite activity during the Summer Session is WATERPLAY. Each class gets to play with sprinklers, slip and slides, water tables, and so on a couple of days per week. And teachers love it too; there are so many embedded opportunities to practice important skills! From changing themselves into bathing suits, and back into dry clothes, keeping track of their own clothing and towels, transitioning to the outdoor area for waterplay, and tolerating the variety of energy levels and noise-making of friends – all of these skills will help them through life!
