Inspiring Life-long Learning for Over 25 Years
Mighty Oaks Obstacle Course
Mighty Oaks Obstacle Course Aiming, crawling, balance, rolling and motor planning all in one!
Inspiring Life-long Learning for Over 25 Years
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Sunflower Garden News, 1-23-15
Our weekly hike last week took us to the mountaintop! We played on, slid down, jumped off of, dug into, and built upon a big snow mountain we found on our hike. It was arduous play. I wonder how well…
A Story in the Sunflower Garden
In story time, we have been gifted with a puppet show by Miss Sarah. It is a story of an evergreen tree in the woods that gives shelter and food to animals who come to it in need. Will…
In the classroom 2-3-14
Early Childhood The circle time in early childhood is a winter movement adventure where we go on a journey "O'er mountain high and bridges low...ever onward we must go!" The children walk across a balance beam "bridge" over an icy…
In The Classroom 11-13-13
Dear Parents, This time of year brings an opportunity for deepening in learning. Routine and rhythm have been established in the classrooms creating a calm and order that can allow class work to flourish. A new level of interest is…
In the Classroom 11-1-2013
Dear Parents, If you were to look through the window of your child's classroom, you would see students learning many subjects in a variety of ways. We're inviting you to share in the experience through the photographs and words below.…
In The Classroom 10-28-13
Dear Parents, Below is a peek into last week’s goings-on in the school. There are so many things to say, but here are just a few to share. It is a joy to greet and teach your children each day! From the…
Determining a Child's Readiness for First Grade
When is a Child Ready to Start Grade School? By Kristine Fiskum, on behalf of the DVWS faculty To answer this question we must look at a child’s natural, chronological development. Much like a pregnancy, each and every child goes…
What makes a "high-quality" preschool?
High Quality Preschools Should Be Grounded in Play It's a question asked by parents of three year olds about this time every year. They've been told that it's time for their child to begin preschool. Maybe they have even been…