The International Preschools ends the 2016-2017 school year on Wednesday, June 7th…and what a wonderful year of play-based learning it has been! Here’s a look back on some of the fabulous events of the past school year…
September: We welcomed the new school year by getting to know the daily routines in our new classrooms…not to mention, meeting new teachers and friends!October: Fall units and our annual United Nations Day celebrations took place at all three locations. Classrooms began their international “culture share” units, asking parents to join the class to teach about a holiday their family celebrates.November: The American holiday of Thanksgiving was celebrated via themes of family, food, and friendship. Food, clothing, and toy drives took place, teaching children in a hands-on manner about the importance of helping those less fortunate in and around New York City.December: The concepts of “light” and “dark” were explored in honor of our Winter Solstice celebration. Families were invited to IPS to take part in a sing-along and international potluck during the holiday season.
January: Hibernation, winter, and polar animals were just a few of the units studied within our classrooms. Author studies began, along with the annual Father or Special Friends Read-Aloud.February: In continuing with our international themes, Lunar New Year celebrations took place at all three locations.March: The Bee-Bots entered the Pre-K and Junior K classrooms via our iPad/Technology program, providing a new way to teach young children about the basics of coding.April: Earth Day was celebrated at all three locations; via play-based learning, children explored small ways that they too can help “save the Earth.”May: Life cycle studies, including those of chicks, ladybugs, and butterflies, introduced the idea of change to the children; they helped to ease the transition of “moving on” to another class or school.
On behalf of The International Preschools, we wish you a happy, safe, and fun-filled summer! We hope that you will continue to visit the blog each week this summer, as we cover the exciting events occurring at our summer camp!
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