Railroad Toddler Indoor Water Play
February 14, 2012 by Megan Haight · Leave a Comment
Jessica’s family group asked Megan’s family group to join them for an activity. The children have been very interested in the sink lately, so we planned water play to give them a chance to splash and play. The children used colanders and funnels to move the soapy water in the table. They scooped the water into the accessories, then interacted with the bubbles that were left. Sometimes when we plan activities, the children may not want to participate. Henry decided he did not want to get wet, so he moved over to the couch to climb and read books!
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- KDIs: Exploring Space, Relating to Another Child
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- KDIs: Communicating Interest Nonverbally, Exploring Space
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- KDIs: Expressing Initiative, Moving the Whole Body
Railroad Toddlers Morning Activities
February 12, 2012 by Megan Haight · Leave a Comment
Greetings Families,
Each day, the Toddler Teachers come together to plan activities for the following day. As we do this, we are taking into consideration the current interests of the children, as well as the Key Developmental Indicators (KDIs), which assist us in planning a variety of activities that support development.
A handful of these activities take place in the morning during Large Group, Small Group, and Work Time. As the children are engaged in these activities, the teachers are collecting anecdotes of what the children are doing. You will see a collection of these anecdotes in your child’s portfolio, which you will receive at conferences in the spring. This programming starts at approximately 9 a.m. If you’d like your child to participate in the full morning routine please arrive by that time. Of course you’re welcome anytime you arrive!
If you have any questions, please let me or your family group teacher know.
Thank you,
Megan Haight
Railroad Wing Sibling Interactions
February 6, 2012 by Megan Haight · Leave a Comment
The big windows on all of our doors allow the children to interact with their friends on the other side. As you can see in the photo below, Alex and Ana, a preschooler and his younger sister, had the opportunity to do just that. Even an interaction such as this can provide opportunities for learning! Some of the KDIs achieved in this interaction are as follows: Expressing Initiative, Nonverbal Communication, Responding to the Feelings of Others. Luckily, we were able to capture this moment on camera!
Alex, a preschooler, interacts with his younger sister, Ana.
Railroad Toddler Transitions
February 1, 2012 by Megan Haight · Leave a Comment
We are nearing the end of our transitions, and the children seem to be settling into their new classrooms! We have already begun to move their cubbies and belongings into their new spots, so be sure to look for them in their new rooms!
The children have been spending more and more time in their new classrooms, getting accustomed to the new environment as well as new teachers and children. Many of them are busy exploring he new toys and furniture in their new spaces!
Welcome to Railroad I/T!
February 1, 2012 by Megan Haight · Leave a Comment
We are excited to welcome Derek and Zoey, who started at Gretchen’s House on February 1st. We are also welcoming Austin on February 15th. They all have older siblings that are here at Gretchen’s House. We are excited to see these families in our wing!
Also, our new afternoon teacher Briana started on January 31st. She has been working in the Pond Wing as the afternoon teacher for the last few months, before coming to join us. We are glad to have her with us in the afternoons!
Welcome Briana!
Railroad I/T January Birthdays
January 27, 2012 by Megan Haight · Leave a Comment
The following children celebrated their birthdays in January:
January 7th: Henry
January 15th: Lena
January 31st: Luke
We hope you all had wonderful birthdays!
Railroad I/T February Calendar
January 27, 2012 by Megan Haight · Leave a Comment
Greetings Families,
Please take note of the following events in February:
2/1: Laine’s Birthday
2/7: Fire Drill 4:15 p.m.
2/9: Tammy Holley 10:15 and 10:45
2/17: Whitney is Off
2/20: Tammy Holley 10:15 and 10:45
Railroad I/T Sign-in/Sign-out Reminder
January 27, 2012 by Megan Haight · Leave a Comment
Greetings Families,
Please be sure to sign your child in and out each day on the sheets located in their classrooms. Besides our own goal to keep accurate records of the children’s attendance, we are also coming up on our licensing renewal. Signing children in and out is a state requirement. We are fortunate to have a representative from licensing who is very thorough, and we want to have everything ready for her! Please see your family group teacher if you are unsure of the location of your child’s sign in/out sheet.
We are nearing the end of transitions, so transitioning children should be settled into their new rooms. Cubbies have been moved, and sign in/out sheets will be updated next week. Be sure to sign your child in and out in their new classroom!
Thank you,
Megan Haight
Railroad Wing Holiday Party Recipes
December 19, 2011 by Megan Haight · Leave a Comment
Thank you again to everyone who attend the Railroad Wing Holiday Party! Below you will find recipes for two of the items that we had at our party: Corn Flake Wreaths and Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cake. Enjoy!
Cornflake Wreaths
- 1/2 c. butter
- 40 regular marshmallows
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tsp. green food coloring, or more to desired shade
- 6 c. corn flakes
Cinnamon Roll Pumpkin Vanilla Sheet Cake
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
- 3.4 ounce box Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 15 ounce can pumpkin
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4-1/2 cup heavy cream (start w 1/4 cup and add a little more cream if needed)
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and spray a jelly roll pan with non stick cooking spray.
2. Place cake mix, eggs, oil, milk, pudding, sour cream and pumpkin into a stand or electric mixer, beating until well combined, about 1 1/2 minutes. Pour into prepared pan, spreading evenly.
3. Place butter into a microwave safe bowl and melt, about 30-40 seconds. Add brown sugar and cinnamon to bowl, mixing until combined. Drizzle mixture evenly over cake then take a knife and run it through to swirl.
4. Bake cake for 30-35 minutes or until cooked through. Place powdered sugar and cream into a large bowl and mix until creamy and smooth. Drizzle over warm cake, then let cool for 20 minutes before cutting into squares. Refrigerate if not serving the same day. Enjoy with milk!
Makes 16 to 20 squares
From www.picky-palate.com (A food blog full of delicious treats!)
Railroad Infant Explore Water
December 16, 2011 by Megan Haight · Leave a Comment
After splashing in the puddles on the playground the day before, the Infants had the opportunity to explore warm, soapy water indoors. Some splashed in the water, others scooped it into cups. We took the opportunity to wash our play food while we were playing!
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The latest news...- CORRECTION: Next PAG meeting is MONDAY 2/6, 6:30 pm at GH Oak-Valley. Let us know by 2/3 if you need childcare. Sorry for the confusion.