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Learning about Cranberries!

Learning about Cranberries!

November 21, 2016

DDC Smithfield’s Preschool One learned all about cranberries! We measured them, watched how farmers harvest them in bogs, guessed if they could sink or float and even tasted them! When we were done we graphed our information together.

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Learning about Fall

Learning about Fall

September 28, 2016

Children of all ages love learning about the weather!   The beginning of autumn brings so many exciting learning opportunities. Improve language skills as you discuss with your child why leaves change color  and fall down.  Teach science concepts by exploring and experimenting with pumpkins, apples, and leaves.  Math skills are reinforced through counting, graphing, and comparing.   Read […]

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Gardening with children

Gardening with children

August 30, 2016

Most young children love exploring in the dirt and you can turn gardening together into a great learning opportunity! By doing a little bit of prep work, any child can learn all about gardening. My first suggestion is ensure you are all able to garden with minimal stress.  Make sure everyone is wearing “gardening clothes” […]

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Celebrating Valentine’s Day

February 8, 2016

How does your family celebrate Valentine’s Day?  This holiday is a great opportunity for families to celebrate love and show appreciation for the important people in your life. Most kids make or distribute cute valentines to their friends, teachers, and family, but take the experience further by discussing why you are making valentines for each person. […]

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Teaching Math Concepts through Graphing

January 28, 2016

Today we counted how many letters are in our first names. We then made a graph to show our results! How many letters are in your name?

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