The Polar Animal unit that we will be embarking on in a few weeks lends itself to questions that can be answered through play. While the shelves are always labeled with pictures to facilitate clean up, this month some shelves also include a question. In this example, the children are invited to complete a floor puzzle and sort animal toys to answer the question: "Which pole do I belong to?" Although the climates found at the North Pole and South Pole are similar, the animals that live there differ.
*Although the question invites a specific way to use the materials, the children will be allowed to play with the materials in the ways that they choose to, as always. The question is simply an added component to invoke thought.*
We have had this gate for the top of the stairs for several months now, but this month we finally got it installed! This creates a safer environment at Harmony's House because it will increase supervision and eliminate a chance for an accidental fall downstairs.
It is super exciting to see new things or changes come to Harmony's House that will increase the quality of experience for the students here. We can't wait for January 22nd when we can resume preschool!
