Resources

Early childhood learning center in Loomis, CA

Resources: Events, Links, Articles, Podcasts and Videos

Events

WORKSHOPS: USING YOUR OUTDOOR CLASSROOM AND MOVING TO LEARN: Saturday, April 6, 2013

Engaging, inspiring research-based Nature Explore educator workshops support comprehensive learning with nature. Designed for adults who work with children in many ways (from schools, to early childhood programs). Discover strategies for assessing children's learning, meeting teaching standards, alleviating challenging behaviors and bringing more joy to learning.

Connecting Children To Nature

Pre planting Activity — Child learning center in Loomis, CA

February Bulb Fundraiser for our Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom

January/February

Picture Day

February/March

March Clean Up Day in the Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom

Third Saturday in March

Spring Social and Garden Party

To be announced

April Yard Sale Fundraiser for our Nature Explore Classroom

Fourth Saturday in April

Children’s Math and Science Fair

May to be announced

End of the Year Party – We’re on our way to Summer

Second Friday in June

End of the Summer get together

August to be announced

Montessori/Pre-School Class Listening to Teacher on Carpet — Child learning center in Loomis, CA

Parent Orientation: is held annually in August/September. This workshop is designed to help parents know our program and more clearly understand the methods, curriculum and strategies used to support children in all areas of development. Parents who enroll their children are invited. We open to the public if we have space available.

Getting To Know You Social

September to be announced

Picture Day

September/October

October Clean Up Day in the Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom

End of October

Links

A Typical Daily Schedule at Little Orchard Preschool, Inc.
Brochure
Curriculum Content

High Scope Educational Research Foundation: http://www.highscope.org/
NAEYC: http://www.naeyc.org/acade
my /primary/standardsintro
Nature Explore Environments: http://www.natureexplore.org/
whatisnatureexplore.cfm
Positive Discipline: http://positivediscipline.org/
Default.aspx?pageId=265895
U.S. Department of Education: https://www2.ed.gov/
parents/earlychild/
ready/preschool/...
Enrollment Forms: These forms are the legal licensing forms on the DSS webpage: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/
PG166.htm#lic Please note you must have a tour prior to enrolling. Please email us at littleorchardpreschool@gmail.com to schedule a tour or ask any questions

Articles, Podcasts, & Videos

Video: Positive Discipline, Dr. Jane Nelson: http://www.parentsforliberty.org/
peaceful-parenting/positive- discipline-vs-punishment-by-dr-jane-nelson.html.
Video: Relationships and self control: Dr. Daniel Siegel: Model of the Brain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD-lfP1FBFk
Video: “Flipping Your Lid” A Scientific Explanation, Dr. Daniel Siegel: “Flipping Your Lid:” https://www.youtube.com/watch=G0T_2NNoC68
High/Scope Curriculum Examples Choose a category to the right side of the page and then choose the video clips available that’s located below the video clip window: Categories include: Language and Literacy, Large Group Time, Small Group time, Mathematics, Planning Time, Recall Time Fold Dance, Research, Adult-Child Interactions, Using materials, Message Board, Conflict Resolution http://www.highscope.org/content.asp?ContentId=381
Zero to Three: http://www.zerotothree.org/
about-us/funded-projects/parenting-resources/podcast/sharing-the-care-how.html