The year has flown by; it is hard to believe that summer is almost here.  It has been fun watching the children grow over this year.  They are becoming more independent and are starting to form their own opinions and are confident in their likes and dislikes.

The children really enjoy books.  They have their favorite books they want to hear again and again.  They enjoy listening to stories, sharing their favorite books from home with their friends and are starting to show an interest in words.  The pillow area with the books on tape is always an area the children spend a lot of time in.  They can relax on the pillows by themselves or share the books and stories with their friends.  Listening to stories is a key part in a four-year-old’s development because it is the earliest stage of learning to read.  Children learn to read by being read to.  It creates an appreciation of print and understanding a sequence of events.  They learn grammar and new vocabulary words.  Over time children will memorize the stories and be able to tell them as they turn the pages.  There are several children that have memorized their favorite stories and will “read” them to the class.  Gradually children will be able to associate the text with the pictures on the pages.  In addition to your child learning to read while you are reading the stories, it’s a great way to spend quiet time with your child.  Remember we love to have books from home–they are always welcome!

Summer Camp is starting June 8.  Don’t forget to bring your child in their swimsuit with their sunscreen applied.  Mark all your child’s clothes with their name.  Sometimes clothes get mixed up and white socks all look the same!

Enjoy your summer!

Miss Mandy and Miss Julie

Miss Mandy and Miss Julie