Railroad I/T: Warm Weather Clothing
March 13, 2012 by Megan Haight · Leave a Comment
Greetings Families,
It looks like we have some warm weather coming our way!
Please be sure to provide weather-appropriate clothing for your child. If you would like them to wear jackets or sweatshirts outdoors even when it’s mild, please be sure to let your family group teacher know.
We will begin applying sunscreen this week as needed. Beginning April 1st, we will apply sunscreen each time we go outdoors.
Also, please keep in mind that we are going to need sunhats soon. It is that time of year!
Thank you,
Megan Haight
Railroad Infant/Toddler March Dates
March 1, 2012 by Megan Haight · Leave a Comment
Be sure to mark your calendars for the following dates in March:
3/6-3/13- Julie Off
3/8- Tammy Holley 10:15 and 10:45
3/9- Fiona’s Birthday
3/14- Ashlyn’s Birthday
3/16- Whitney Off
3/19- Tammy Holley 10:15 and 10:45 a.m.
3/20- Tornado Drill 4:15 p.m.
3/21- Sandra Off
3/23- Gilad’s Birthday
3/23- Megan and Jessica Off
3/25- Vyaan’s Birthday
3/29- Fire Drill 10:15 a.m.
Railroad Infants Explore Feathers
February 24, 2012 by Megan Haight · Leave a Comment
The Railroad Infants used feathers to decorate a piece of contact paper. As they held the feathers in their hands and placed them on the contact paper, they were learning many new things. Be sure to look below the photos for examples Key Developmental Indicators displayed in each photo.
-Megan
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- KDIs: Exploring Objects, Moving Parts of the Body
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- KDIs: Observing and Exploring Art Materials
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- KDIs: Nonverbal Communication, Playing with Others
Railroad I/T: Sweet Potato Bread Recipe
February 24, 2012 by Megan Haight · Leave a Comment
A group of Young Toddlers helped make Sweet Potato Bread for afternoon snack! It turned out so delicious, we wanted to share the recipe with you!
Sweet Potato Bread
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes
2 cups wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/4 cup canola oil
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup honey
1 container vanilla yogurt
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bread pans (this recipe makes 2 loaves).
2. Prick sweet potatoes several times with a fork and microwave for 6 minutes. When the potato is cool enough to handle, peel and mash.
3. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Stir in the canola oil, eggs, vanilla, honey, yogurt, and mashed sweet potato, just until the ingredients are moistened. Divide the batter evenly between the two loaf pans.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, until golden brown and the top springs back slightly when pressed.
Enjoy!
-Megan
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