Early childhood learning center in Loomis, CA
Resources: Events, Links, Articles, Podcasts and Videos
Events
WORKSHOPS: USING YOUR OUTDOOR CLASSROOM AND MOVING TO LEARN: Saturday, April 6, 2013
Engaging, inspiring research-based Nature Explore educator workshops support comprehensive learning with nature. Designed for adults who work with children in many ways (from schools, to early childhood programs). Discover strategies for assessing children's learning, meeting teaching standards, alleviating challenging behaviors and bringing more joy to learning.
Connecting Children To Nature
February Bulb Fundraiser for our Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom
January/February
Picture Day
February/March
March Clean Up Day in the Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom
Third Saturday in March
Spring Social and Garden Party
To be announced
April Yard Sale Fundraiser for our Nature Explore Classroom
Fourth Saturday in April
Children’s Math and Science Fair
May to be announced
End of the Year Party – We’re on our way to Summer
Second Friday in June
End of the Summer get together
August to be announced
Parent Orientation:
is held annually in August/September. This workshop is designed to help parents know our program and more clearly understand the methods, curriculum and strategies used to support children in all areas of development. Parents who enroll their children are invited. We open to the public if we have space available.
Getting To Know You Social
September to be announced
Picture Day
September/October
October Clean Up Day in the Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom
End of October
Links
A Typical Daily Schedule at Little Orchard Preschool, Inc.
Brochure
Curriculum Content
Brochure
Curriculum Content
- High Scope Educational Research Foundation: http://www.highscope.org/
- NAEYC: http://www.naeyc.org/acade
my/primary/standardsintro - Nature Explore Environments: http://www.natureexplore.org/
whatisnatureexplore.cfm - Positive Discipline: http://positivediscipline.org/
Default.aspx?pageId=265895 - U.S. Department of Education: https://www2.ed.gov/
parents/earlychild/
ready/preschool/... - Enrollment Forms: These forms are the legal licensing forms on the DSS webpage: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/
PG166.htm#lic Please note you must have a tour prior to enrolling. Please email us at littleorchardpreschool@gmail.com to schedule a tour or ask any questions
Articles, Podcasts, & Videos
- Video: Positive Discipline, Dr. Jane Nelson: http://www.parentsforliberty.org/
peaceful-parenting/positive- discipline-vs-punishment-by-dr-jane-nelson.html. - Video: Relationships and self control: Dr. Daniel Siegel: Model of the Brain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD-lfP1FBFk
- Video: “Flipping Your Lid” A Scientific Explanation, Dr. Daniel Siegel: “Flipping Your Lid:” https://www.youtube.com/watch=G0T_2NNoC68
- High/Scope Curriculum Examples Choose a category to the right side of the page and then choose the video clips available that’s located below the video clip window: Categories include: Language and Literacy, Large Group Time, Small Group time, Mathematics, Planning Time, Recall Time Fold Dance, Research, Adult-Child Interactions, Using materials, Message Board, Conflict Resolution http://www.highscope.org/content.asp?ContentId=381
- Zero to Three: http://www.zerotothree.org/
about-us/funded-projects/parenting-resources/podcast/sharing-the-care-how.html
Article:
Potty Training:
http://www.oldweb.naeyc.org/ece/
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