Tropical Rain Forest

The month of April has been spent learning about the tropical rain forest. We have learned about the 4 layers of the rain forest, deforestation, endangered animals and the many different species of birds, reptiles, insects and animals that live in the rain forest. The children are currently working on their rain forest research projects. Each child has picked a creature from the rain forest and found information on the computer about their subject. This week we will use the research information to decide the important facts we want to share with each other. This has been a really interesting unit to do with the kids. It is amazing how easily they grasp the important issues associated with the loss of the world's rain forests. We have had many discussions about the ways we can save our natural resources like the rain forest.

Welcome Spring!

We hope everyone is having a restful spring break! We're looking forward to packing the last few weeks of school with interesting learning experiences for your child.

Before break, we started a new activity that teaches active listening. It has been interesting to watch the children listening, relaxing and using their imaginations. These activities teach the kids to focus while they are listening.

At Seabury, we think recess and free choice time in the classroom are important parts of the kindergarten day. These are times when the children can practice their negotiating skills and learn the give and take necessary to get along with their peers. They have the opportunity to explore the science table, read with friends, use their imagination and work together. While most of the day is spent working on academic skills, the social skills they learn during these less structured parts of the day are important to the social and emotional growth of our Superstars.