by Blue Leaf | Jan 29, 2026 | Infants
Boundaries allow for a stable and secure environment for children. Teachers in the infant room are frequently holding boundaries so children are able to explore and play the room in a way that feels safe and predictable. An example of a boundary that we often maintain...
by Blue Leaf | Nov 10, 2025 | Infants
We cracked open a pumpkin to celebrate fall– Let’s see how it went! Anne was hesitant at first, but found amusement in the sticky seeds! She would reach in and use her fine motor skills to grab one seed at a time and then look with pride when she got one. Georgia dove...
by Blue Leaf | Oct 31, 2025 | Infants
As the weather is getting chillier we are exploring this temperature change outside, and inside! When going outside, we can feel the bite in the air, and on the ground under our feet. The cold provides an opportunity for our community to learn the importance of the...
by Blue Leaf | Sep 15, 2025 | Infants
When the curler loose parts were first introduced in the classroom, the teachers’ intended to create a light scape of different shapes and textures. Anne however was quick to show us that even though she may have been invited in by the light, other characteristics of...
by Blue Leaf | Mar 14, 2025 | Preschoolers
Spring has sprung at Blue Leaf! The daylight hours grow longer each day, and so does our students’ capacity for play. We have been lucky enough to be almost completely outside all day the past two weeks, and the children are taking full advantage of the good weather!...
