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  • The Grove School is more than a place to drop off and pick up your kids. We’re in this together, raising smart, conscious children, and we want to hear from you. Dig in and share your knowledge.

 
 
 

Ms. Lauren is the Strands teacher at The Grove School of Plano. Lauren is from the small town of Prosper, Texas. She graduated from Tarleton State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Sciences and a concentration in Child and Family Studies.  Lauren’s goal for the Strands class is for the children to develop their imaginations through fun and creative learning activities. She says, “My philosophy for learning is that each child is unique, and each child learns in a different way. One of my jobs as a teacher is to help your child discover his or her invidviduality and work alongside them to maximize it. I believe in hands-on experiences, learning through creativity, and learning through play.” Lauren has some terrific lesson ideas for this school year. Welcome aboard, Lauren. We are excited to have you here!

 

 

Ms. Leah has been teaching the pre-K class in Plano since July, and we are so happy to see the progress her students are making. Leah was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. She graduated from Harding University in Arkansas with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Leah comes to us with a variety of experiences, including nannying and working in pre-K and 1st grade classes. Leah enjoys going to movies and spending time with her fiance, Kevin. She’s getting married in October! Leah is a very creative teacher, and she uses a variety of approaches to delivering instruction and managing her classroom. We’re fortunate to have her with us at The Grove!

 

 

As I walked by Ms. Miranda’s Strands class yesterday, I had to pause and peek in the room. The students in her class were engaged in a wonderful obstacle course. Mondays are “Healthy Me” days, where students learn about healthy mind and body choices. For this class, students discussed spatial concepts, such as “over”, “under”, and “through”. Vocabulary words were introduced, and then the children were encouraged to follow an obstacle course using objects in the room. They walked “over” the chairs, climbed “through” a tunnel, and crawled “under” a table.

Ms. Miranda used this lesson to talk about body placement, and how we navigate our bodies around objects. Students brainstormed how they move their bodies at home. For example, they walk “through” the door of the house, they climb “over” their beds, and then they crawl “under” the covers. Combining literacy with movement created an active and meaningful learning environment.

Now that the students have discussed these relationships, parents can recreate this experience at home by using objects around the house, such as a couch, pillows, and chairs. Put everything in the center of your living room and help your child create their own obstacle course for the family. What a fun way to spend an evening together!

 

 

Michaela is joining us for the summer as a substitute teacher. She is currently a student at Oklahoma State University, studying Elementary Education. Michaela has volunteered in early childhood programs in the past and has demonstrated that she is a very flexible and energetic teacher.

We’re happy to have her here!

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Ms. Lindsay is the new teacher joining Ms. Cristen in our EPS classroom. Ms. Lindsay is from Michigan, and she has a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She’s been working in the EPS class for a month now, and the children adore her.

Ms. Lindsay is excited to be here. She says, “My philosophy on teaching is I believe that each child is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. It is my desire as an educator to help students meet their highest potential in these areas by providing an environment that is safe, allows child’s natural curiosity, and provides an opportunity for continual learning and growth”.

What a great fit for the Grove School!

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Are you looking for something fun to do with your 2 to 5 yr old? How about attending a Growing and Gardening session with Ms. Miranda? This is a no cost program offered on Wednesday mornings at 9:30.

Ms. Miranda will read stories and participate in gardening and outdoor activities with you and your children.

Please call ahead (972-618-3523) if this is something you would like to attend.

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The Grove School in Plano offers a fantastic early learning experience for children who are 18 months of age and older. At this time, we are accepting admissions for full and part time children in the fall. Pre-registration is required for this class, so please call now and find out more about our early learners program.

An Early Preschool student learns about colors as she sorts shapes.

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What can you do with a balloon? How about math?

Our students found that balloons are not just for displaying – they can teach important math concepts. During our after school enrichment program, Ms. Mandy had students use balloons to identify colors, count objects, and even create patterns.

This was not a “sit down and learn” lesson. Children were actively engaged as they were asked to stand up, form lines, and count together. As you will see from the pictures, students were allowed to take full advantage of the beautiful day by doing their lessons outdoors. Ms. Mandy has also done several other lessons with balloons already in her summer camp class.

So, what can you do with a balloon?  Wait and see – I’m sure we’ll have more updates to follow!

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