Anne Sullivan School
April 2, 2019
A Renewable Resource for Play: The Cardboard Box
The cardboard box was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 2005. Do you know why? Cardboard boxes fall into the category of “loose parts,” a phrase coined by architect Simon Nicholson as he considered landscapes and environments. Nicholson believed that we are all creative, and “loose parts” in the environment stimulate and […]
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2019
Why Choose Anne Sullivan Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten?
We know that you value education and realize the importance of high quality education for your child. Why not continue to provide your child with an opportunity of receiving the highest quality education by enrolling him or her in Anne Sullivan Kindergarten or Transitional Kindergarten? Anne Sullivan Kindergarten has a lot to offer. It is […]
Read MoreDecember 27, 2018
Screen Time, What Every Parent Should Know
The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) published new recommendations for screen time for children. These recommendations are important as they are based on studies in delays in language acquisition, social-emotional development, physical development, and attention related to screen time engaged in by young children. Also, because only 16% of pediatricians in the country talk about […]
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The children from the Ladybug room are off for a walk to look for leaves. The first stop is the pomegranate tree. There are pomegranates busy getting ripe, but not quite. They’ll be back to check on them soon.
Science in the Kindergarten is hands-on. “Will the paper towel inside the cup get wet when placed in water?” The children presented their hypotheses and observed what happened. It stayed dry. Why?
The children’s imaginations went wild playing with the squirt bottles outside. They watered trees, put out fires and left their marks on the pavement. They were also strengthening the muscles in their hands that they use to grip a pencil and even tap on a keyboard. Not to mention building friendships and enjoying time outside.
