University Heights Preschool – End of 2005 Update

We’ve had a wonderful and exciting first term at University Heights Preschool, located in the community of Montgomery. Both the 3-year-olds and the 4-year-olds have had three months of interesting classes, and the children have enjoyed getting to know each other. This year, the students and their families come from a variety of NW communities, which has really fostered a feeling of belonging to a new, unique community within this parent co-operative preschool setting. The 3-year-olds have been enthusiastically exploring various themes, including: the Five Senses, where they experienced science first hand with cornstarch and water; Hibernation, where they made bear caves; and Farm Life, which included finger-painting pigs with mud made from shaving cream. The gym is a huge hit with the group; they get to expel some of their never-ending energy using balls, hoops and playing cooperative games with the aid of a parachute. The children have adapted well to the routine of their stimulating day. They have even had their first “field trip” outside to see a real live ambulance!

The 4-year-olds have been exploring the themes of Jungle, Apples, and Sunflowers, as well as the fascinating study of Bats and Spiders, and they have just finished a great month exploring Colors and Shapes, including all the many messy but fun crafts and science activities that accompany this learning. We have started our study of Fire Safety and hope to visit a fire station soon. The children enjoy all their times together but most popular is our once a week play outside on the playground.

2006 will mark the 30th anniversary year of our preschool! This is quite a milestone for our little school, and we’re sure it will bring new experiences and even new faces to both our classes. We are looking forward to a fabulous 2006 preschool year!

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