Mrs. Schneider

Our Nursery and Kindergarten journey continues as we continue to welcome Summer.  Over the next several weeks, your child will be involved in a variety of activities, including the following:  planting and measuring the growth of bean plants, estimating, counting, sorting, and patterning different varieties of seeds, sequencing the story entitled “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle, as well as hands-on experience observing, identifying, and sequencing the lifecycle of a butterfly.  

Our final theme, “Outdoor Learning”, will be filled with a variety of exciting hands-on activities that allow students who get to experience an outdoor learning environment and to be more attentive to their surroundings.  We will do the community walk to familiarize our neighborhood.  Consistent exposure to community and nature decreases stress and anxiety, helps elevate mood, and helps with emotion. Outdoor learning allows students to put their focus back on nature.

Outdoor environments naturally inspire children to be more physically active. In outdoor settings, children are more motivated to work together in groups, which can improve their social skills. They learn to manage conflicts, communicate, and cooperate with their peers in a more effective manner. 

It is hard to believe our Nursery and Kindergarten Journey is coming to an end.  Over the past 10 months, the children have blossomed into inquisitive and knowledgeable students.  

As our school ends, I wish to thank all of you for your continued support throughout our Kindergarten and Nursery journey.  It has been a great honour to work with your children at such an influential time in their lives.  May you continue to marvel at the talents of your children, value their uniqueness, and celebrate their continued successes on their educational journey. 

 Best wishes for a wonderful summer!