Dear Chesterbrook Academy Families,
Well the moth of GIVING is upon us! We will direct our thoughts to sharing, caring, giving, and showing our Thanks!
As we all prepare for the Thanksgiving Holiday, please take a moment to let your child’s teacher know what days your child will be here during Thanksgiving week. This will help us staff accordingly and for teachers to plan to see their families.
We will host a Thanksgiving Luncheon on Monday, November 16th at 12noon. Chesterbrook Academy will prepare the turkeys, side dishes, and desert! Food will be served in each classroom. We look forward to seeing everyone! Please RSVP by Friday, November 6th.
Reminders:
Extra Clothes: Be sure to provide your child with extra clothing, including shoes. Items can be stored in your child’s cubby. Also, check the clothes often to make sure everything still fits and is still seasonally appropriate. For our POTTY TRAINING friends – please provide an extra set of socks and shoes.
Sign In: Please be sure to sign your child in and out each day, by using our sign in books on the front table. Additionally, if your child will be absent, please let us know.
Tuition: Tuition payments are due in full each Friday for the week ahead. Late fees of $25 are added at 12 pm on Mondays
As always, if you have any questions or concerns – please let me know.
From Our Education Department…
4 Ways to Instill Thankfulness in Young Children
It’s never too early to teach your child about thankfulness. By learning concepts of generosity and compassion, children strengthen their connection to their community and become sensitive to the feelings of others.
The holiday season is quickly approaching, so now is a great time to reinforce the importance of thankfulness and giving back to those in need.
Below are age appropriate activities that we implement in the classroom, as well as activities for you and your child to do at home.
TODDLERS: Be a good role model
In the classroom: Our teachers introduce “please” and “thank you” to our toddlers by using sign language and verbal communication. Students practice good manners with their dolls, stuffed animals and each other.
At home: Modeling positive behaviors is a great way to teach your child good manners. Say “please” before asking him to do something, and always follow with “thank you.”
Recommended reading: Little Critter® I Am Helping by Mercer Mayer
BEGINNERS: Share your gratitude out loud
In the classroom: Our teachers encourage our Beginner students to name a few of their favorite toys and games, and bring one in from home to share with friends. By sharing their belongings, children nurture connections with their classmates, and build necessary problem-solving skills.
At home: Talk with your child about the things in your life for which you are thankful, and ask him to name a few as well. Extend the discussion beyond physical possessions. For instance, if he is thankful for a favorite toy, say “Grandma bought you that toy, and we are thankful for her.”
Recommended reading: Spot Helps Out by Eric Hill
INTERMEDIATES: Show appreciation through actions
In the classroom: By age three, children begin to understand the concept of appreciation. They create birthday cards for their teachers, make art projects for friends, and write thank you cards for classroom visitors.
At home: Go shopping with your child, and buy a small token of appreciation for a friend or family member. Ask your child to draw a picture or write a thank you note to accompany the gift.
Recommended reading: Clifford’s Good Deeds by Norman Bridwell
PRE-K/PRE-K2: Give back to those in need
In the classroom: During the holidays, many of our schools host donation drives for organizations in need. Our older preschoolers discuss why they are participating, count the items donated, and sometimes have the opportunity to deliver the donations.
At home: Donate canned goods to a local food pantry, and allow your child to choose the food that he would like to donate. Explain to him that you are thankful to have good food to eat, and that you want to make sure that others have the same.
Recommended reading: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
We provide many opportunities for our preschoolers to develop thankfulness and show gratitude towards others. By setting this positive foundation, your child will be more appreciative and generous as he enters elementary school and beyond.
– Lauren Starnes, PhD – Director of Early Childhood Education
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November News
Dear Chesterbrook Academy Families,
Well the moth of GIVING is upon us! We will direct our thoughts to sharing, caring, giving, and showing our Thanks!
As we all prepare for the Thanksgiving Holiday, please take a moment to let your child’s teacher know what days your child will be here during Thanksgiving week. This will help us staff accordingly and for teachers to plan to see their families.
We will host a Thanksgiving Luncheon on Monday, November 16th at 12noon. Chesterbrook Academy will prepare the turkeys, side dishes, and desert! Food will be served in each classroom. We look forward to seeing everyone! Please RSVP by Friday, November 6th.
Reminders:
Extra Clothes: Be sure to provide your child with extra clothing, including shoes. Items can be stored in your child’s cubby. Also, check the clothes often to make sure everything still fits and is still seasonally appropriate. For our POTTY TRAINING friends – please provide an extra set of socks and shoes.
Sign In: Please be sure to sign your child in and out each day, by using our sign in books on the front table. Additionally, if your child will be absent, please let us know.
Tuition: Tuition payments are due in full each Friday for the week ahead. Late fees of $25 are added at 12 pm on Mondays
As always, if you have any questions or concerns – please let me know.
From Our Education Department…
4 Ways to Instill Thankfulness in Young Children
It’s never too early to teach your child about thankfulness. By learning concepts of generosity and compassion, children strengthen their connection to their community and become sensitive to the feelings of others.
The holiday season is quickly approaching, so now is a great time to reinforce the importance of thankfulness and giving back to those in need.
Below are age appropriate activities that we implement in the classroom, as well as activities for you and your child to do at home.
TODDLERS: Be a good role model
In the classroom: Our teachers introduce “please” and “thank you” to our toddlers by using sign language and verbal communication. Students practice good manners with their dolls, stuffed animals and each other.
At home: Modeling positive behaviors is a great way to teach your child good manners. Say “please” before asking him to do something, and always follow with “thank you.”
Recommended reading: Little Critter® I Am Helping by Mercer Mayer
BEGINNERS: Share your gratitude out loud
In the classroom: Our teachers encourage our Beginner students to name a few of their favorite toys and games, and bring one in from home to share with friends. By sharing their belongings, children nurture connections with their classmates, and build necessary problem-solving skills.
At home: Talk with your child about the things in your life for which you are thankful, and ask him to name a few as well. Extend the discussion beyond physical possessions. For instance, if he is thankful for a favorite toy, say “Grandma bought you that toy, and we are thankful for her.”
Recommended reading: Spot Helps Out by Eric Hill
INTERMEDIATES: Show appreciation through actions
In the classroom: By age three, children begin to understand the concept of appreciation. They create birthday cards for their teachers, make art projects for friends, and write thank you cards for classroom visitors.
At home: Go shopping with your child, and buy a small token of appreciation for a friend or family member. Ask your child to draw a picture or write a thank you note to accompany the gift.
Recommended reading: Clifford’s Good Deeds by Norman Bridwell
PRE-K/PRE-K2: Give back to those in need
In the classroom: During the holidays, many of our schools host donation drives for organizations in need. Our older preschoolers discuss why they are participating, count the items donated, and sometimes have the opportunity to deliver the donations.
At home: Donate canned goods to a local food pantry, and allow your child to choose the food that he would like to donate. Explain to him that you are thankful to have good food to eat, and that you want to make sure that others have the same.
Recommended reading: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
We provide many opportunities for our preschoolers to develop thankfulness and show gratitude towards others. By setting this positive foundation, your child will be more appreciative and generous as he enters elementary school and beyond.
– Lauren Starnes, PhD – Director of Early Childhood Education