How we begin our morning can have profound consequences for the rest of the day. This is as true for you and me as it is for any preschooler.
So this year, I’m beginning our morning meeting differently. Continue Reading
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All About Me (and My Name)
Our second week of school was All About Me, and we began with names.
Names are so important! They make us feel like we belong, like people care about us. Here are a few ways we have begun to learn each other’s names here at Grace: Continue Reading
Sending Photos Home with ClassDojo
For the last 2 years I’ve been using ClassDojo to share children’s behavior with their parents. It’s been a great communication tool! Continue Reading
Unpacking Our Backpacks
It is hard to believe that summer break is over!
While I will miss being home with my Sisters (especially for Noonday Prayer), I love reconnecting with all the sweet little faces here at Grace. Continue Reading
Getting Ready for School!
The end of the school year competes with the beginning of the school year for me. It’s bittersweet. I hate saying goodbye to my little ones, but love summer. I hate saying goodbye to summer, but love seeing my little ones. Continue Reading
Holy Thursday for Catholic Preschoolers
Teaching Bible lessons to preschoolers is one of my favorite things to do. For Holy Thursday this year, I tried something new.
Tough Time at Church!
Sister Stefanie’s preschool class is still learning how to bring their “best selves” to Mass!
One of my little ones struggles with his behavior. Today he was not his best self at church.
It began as we reviewed before-Mass church behavior: Continue Reading
A Preschool Visit from the Tooth Fairy
We had so much fun, we didn’t even know we were learning important life skills when the Tooth Fairy came to visit us! Continue Reading
Nap Time for Everyone!
Nap time is not a preschool student’s favorite time of day … despite the fact that my former (now older and wiser) students say that they wish they had nap time! Continue Reading
Smart Board Calendar Time for Preschoolers
Calendar time has lost some of its popularity these days. But I do it for more than just academics. I do it for public speaking, leadership skills, following routines and building independence. Continue Reading
