Dear Preschool Families,
We are looking forward to a meaningful and engaging week in our classroom! This Friday we are excited to welcome Hudson’s grandma, a professional dental hygienist, who will be visiting to teach the children about healthy teeth brushing and oral care. It is always special when members of our community share their knowledge with us, and we can’t wait for the children to learn directly from an expert about how to keep their smiles strong and bright!
In preparation for her visit, the children will be practicing teeth brushing on a model mouth. This activity is part of our Care of Self work in the Practical Life curriculum. These lessons often include longer sequences of purposeful steps, helping children strengthen their concentration, coordination, and sense of order. As they carefully follow each step, they build independence and confidence while learning how to take responsibility for their own well-being—an essential foundation for lifelong habits.
We will also begin introducing the continent of Africa in our Culture area. Alongside learning about its rich and diverse cultures, the children will explore a new Practical Life work: Balancing the Fruit Basket on their head. This activity encourages careful movement, posture, and strong body awareness as children practice walking with control and intention. It is a wonderful way to develop coordination while connecting to traditions in some African communities, where carrying items on the head is a practical and skillful daily practice. Through this work, the children continue to grow in both cultural appreciation and global understanding.
With warmer weather on the way and snow beginning to melt, we are excited to spend more time outdoors! This time of year can be quite muddy, so please send your child with appropriate outdoor clothing, including waterproof boots and extra layers if possible. Being properly dressed allows the children to explore comfortably and fully enjoy the fresh air and movement that outdoor play provides.
Thank you for your continued support in making our classroom community so special. We look forward to another joyful week of learning together!
Morahs Kristy, Uma, Kara, and Chaya