Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Child-Youth Relationships

"The child must know that he or she is a miracle, that since the beginning of the world there hasn't been, and until the end of the world, there will not be, another child like him"
- Pablo Casal

Reggio practice reflects deep respect for the primal need to know and be known by others. Families are invited to visit our board in the hallway outside of Classroom 2 to become re-inspired by the relationship building evident in the Child-Youth partnerships. Our Big Friends are featured engaging with our little friends during indoor and outdoor activities, leading projects, and supporting routines.

Pause and reflect on the stories these pictures tell. There is representation of mutual curiosity, co-created designs, exploration of texture and motion, sharing language, and strong evidence of joy! Who does your child know? Who knows your child?

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Brown Bear Graduation!

Save the date!

Saturday, June 9th
10:00AM
Home Sweet Home Garden

Parents, siblings, big friends, grandparents, neighbors WELCOME!

Monday, November 7, 2011

Joy Through Music - December 14th! SAVE THE DATE

The Home Sweet Home Preschool annual event "Joy Through Music" has been scheduled for Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 5:30PM.

Joy Through Music!
Why?
Music is a natural and important part of young children's growth and development. Early interaction with music positively affects the quality of all children's lives. Successful experiences in music help all children bond emotionally and intellectually with others through creative expression in song, rhythmic movement, and listening experiences. Music in early childhood creates a foundation upon which future music learning is built.

Who?
Children, parents, teachers and Big Friends, current enrollment and alumni - our learning community. By honoring time together, we expand and deepen our relationships. Through serving in both roles, as audience and performer, we appreciate how music grows our personal capacity for respect and joy. It is a window into knowing and being known by others.

What?
Joy Through Music is an open stage. Individuals and groups can sign up to perform. Home Sweet Home Butterflies and Brown Bears will each perform as a class. Soloists, duos or groups of any age or combination of ages are welcome to sing or perform their instruments. Please sign up with Kathleen Seabolt (kseabolt@alternativesinaction.org) by December 9th! We will organize the acts for our emcee and have them listed in the program.

Joy Through Music is a potluck dinner. Please provide a favorite family dish to share with portions for 12-20 people. Home Sweet Home will provide plates, utensils and beverages.

Parents are needed to support this event! If you feel your leadership emerging, please contact Christa Brandt and/or Sharisse Huie to get involved through the PAC Events Committee!

Needs:
Event Coordinator
Set-up Committee
Clean-up Committee

HOME-TO-SCHOOL CONNECTION ASSIGNMENT
Each family is asked to take a picture of their child engaging with music. Please help your child to glue this photo on to a star and post the star on our hallway board. Please make sure your child's first name is featured on their star. Proportions of stars should be about 7"-10" to feature a 3"x5" pic of your child in action! It would be wonderful if 100% of our STARS were posted by December 14th!

Friday, November 4, 2011

Halloween Carnival!

A wonderful time was had by all thanks to the incredible planning and coordination of the PAC Events Committee! Many hands supported the Home Sweet Home Halloween Carnival, with special shout-outs to Christa and Sharisse for getting the meetings going! With lots of love to the Nunn-Eckerts for staying to the bitter end to clean it all up!




Yo Gabba Gabba and Mini Me! (Isaac - 2, Keith - 17)










Kara and Laina tell a great story!