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Help for Haiti!
01/17/2010 00:00
In response to the devastating earthquake that has shook the nation of Haiti, the children has prepared donations to assist in the efforts. Interesting enough, the children has also increased their knowledge of Haiti, noting that Haiti was one of the first nations to free themselves of...
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January Themes
01/02/2010 07:41
January is just the right time to focus on winter themes! We will discuss the characteristics of living things, namely penguins, changes in the earth and sky since it's winter, civic ideals and practices in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr holiday and groundhogs, in preparation of Groundhog...
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Happy Holidays!
12/24/2009 16:20
The children are preparing decorations, songs and a game in preparation for Kwanzaa time where they will get the chance to showcase their talents and kuumba (creativity).
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Happy Holidays
12/24/2009 15:41
In preparation for the winter holidays & celebrations, the children have focused on games and activities revolving around Hannukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Years' Day! They particularly enjoyed playing " The Dreidal Game" and re-inventing a game similiar to that one that focuses on...
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Thankful for Birthdays!
11/20/2009 12:44
On Thanksgiving, we ALL will have something for which we can be grateful/thankful! And if you are Ayana and your 5th birthday falls on Thanksgiving, you have TWICE as many things for which you can be thankful! Happy upcoming 5th Birthday Ayana!
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Travelling West to California!
11/20/2009 12:42
The boys and Hussain left this morning to travel westward to California. We can't wait to hear what they have to share!
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Morning Meeting with the Pre-Schoolers!
11/20/2009 11:27
Last week, the pre-school students studied the letter D and they focused on the nursery rhyme, "Humpty Dumpty". This week, with the letter T, the pre-school students will focus on Thanksgiving and things for which they are thankful. In addition, they will practice the nursery...
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Life on the Moon?
11/20/2009 10:59
With the recent discovery of water on the moon (about 20 gallons), the children were questioned what do they think it would be like to live on the moon and whether or not they'd be interested in living there. In response, Qawiyya, 8 years old, stated, "It would be very cold, but I'd...
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Dramatic Play
11/20/2009 10:56
Dramatic Play/Playtime has "upped the ante" with the addition of a new dollhouse, dolls and other educational toys! Thanks to all who have contributed!
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Birthday Business
11/20/2009 10:54
With some of the money she received as a birthday gift, Qawiyya and Aliyy has purchased more snacks and drinks to sell for their business. As usual, business is booming and profitable!
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