by Toddler Room | Nov 19, 2025 | Toddlers
At Blue Leaf, curriculum is emergent in nature, meaning it arises organically from the interests and experiences of the children. The “product” of the learning goals set by the teachers is directly guided and influenced by the children’s actions, quotes, and...
by Toddler Room | Oct 2, 2025 | Toddlers
“(Ateliers)….are beauty that produces knowledge” – Reggio Children An atelier is defined as: a studio, especially used by an artist or designer. In a Reggio inspired environment, these are spaces that suggest questions, inherently produce knowledge, and grow...
by Toddler Room | Sep 18, 2025 | Toddlers
First through big body movements, then connections to broader frameworks, the children have explored the idea of what it means to be “up high”. This concept began as a message of caution while testing bodily limits, and evolved into an exclamation of accomplishment....
by Toddler Room | Sep 3, 2025 | Toddlers
There are a hundred different languages that children use to communicate. While the toddlers are growing their verbal communication skills, they are practicing other ways of communicating, such as hugs, cuddles and gentle touches. “The child is made of one...
by Toddler Room | Mar 14, 2025 | Infants
Continuing with the same theme from last week, the infant class spent most of our time outside! The infant yard can be seen as all things nature sensory play with plenty of dirt, sticks, leaves, rocks, grass, trees and bushes. We are so grateful for the seasons...
