The Importance of Clear Boundaries

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...
Full Tummies & Full Hearts

Full Tummies & Full Hearts

With winter among us, accompanied with darkness and cold we naturally turn inward to ourselves and our community. Although, anytime is a good time to be with your community, this season is especially important as we seek warmth wherever we can. And what better place...
Pumpkin SMASH!

Pumpkin SMASH!

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...
Fall is Here!

Fall is Here!

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...

Loose Parts Lead to Infant Collaboration

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...
Confident Relationships and Helping One Another

Confident Relationships and Helping One Another

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...