Hills & Falls Blog
Conference Time
And so, the year continues to move forward. In September, children were faced with the uncertainty of classroom schedules and expectations. Over time and seasons came the evolution of acceptance, understanding and freedom to learn. It is now at this time where teachers’ are able to visibly see the mastery of skills the children have acquired over the past several months. Through the upcoming conferences, parents will hear of their child’s growth and development. As a parent, I knew learning was happening over time, just never how much until I sat down with teachers written observations. Being with your child on a daily basis can blur the depth in the magnitude of how much learning has occurred. I hope that you all enjoy your meetings with your child (ren)’s teachers and feel a sense of pride in all they have learned over this school year. -Amy
What is Play Based?
There are two major components of being a part of the Hills and Falls community. The first being the cooperative piece. Families who enroll their children play an integral part of their child’s education and dedication to the overall success of our school. Not only do parents volunteer many hours in the classroom, but also are responsible for serving on one of the various committees; vital to keeping the success of the school thriving… all while sustaining their demanding working and family obligations.
The second major component is embracing the play based curriculum. The heart of the philosophy emphasizes the importance of play in the lives of young children. While this is true and good, many times parents will approach me with the question of “when will the academics be introduced?” or “will my child be kindergarten ready?” Both comments are real concerns and I can certainly empathize knowing that we only want the best for our children. When I am confronted by these kinds of questions my response is always the same, children’s play is their work. As they navigate through the classroom they are making choices; socializing, problem solving, asserting independence, and naturally asserting their quest of learning.
If this is something you would like to gain clarity of, please contact me.
Amy
