​Although we all very much hoped our distance learning adventure would be over sooner than later, it appears that our adventure will continue for some time.  It goes without saying that everyone (teachers, students and parents!) all wish we could return to school and...

​When I began teaching preschool, I never imagined it could translate in an online learning environment. With the help of PNA, parents, and digital tools like Zoom, we are able to continue giving students peer interaction and learning experiences that keep the...

This week, we incorporated small group sessions to our Early Kindergarten Distance Learning Program. There are many benefits to small group instruction for both students and educators. Developmental Growth: Early Kindergarteners are working towards developing...

Just three weeks ago teachers at PNA were eagerly anticipating the return of students from Spring Break, however the pandemic caused by the coronavirus has rapidly turned our world upside down.  For teachers at PNA, it has required us to think outside of the box as we...

In light of recent events, PNA has gone completely virtual. There were many unknowns going into this transition; however, we accepted the challenge of giving our students a quality education at a distance because that's what our kids deserve. On our distance learning...

For this last month our students have been focusing on friendship and social/emotional problem-solving skills.  There are many reasons we encourage dramatic play in early childhood learning.  While well-planned dramatic play can support a child in learning literacy...

Dino Stomp 2/29/2020 This week we studied dinosaurs! We learned that dinosaur teeth have a lot to do with the kind of food they eat. Herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores are the different types of eaters. We also learned that Paleontologists are scientists who study...

What are fine motor skills? ​Fine motor skills are small movements using our hands and wrists. These skills are essential for writing, cutting, gripping, and more.  Why are fine motor skills important? 1. It helps children perform crucial tasks like reaching,...

Our favorite book this week was "Hug Machine". A story about a little boy who hugs everyone and everything! He wants to make sure everyone feels special, even the porcupine that never gets hugs! Love is shown in lots of ways, and everyone is deserving of it. It was...

​In Early Kindergarten we have outdoor recess for 45 minutes every day, except when the temperature is dangerously cold.  For children who participate in the Extended Day Program, there is at least an additional hour of outdoor play following the regular dismissal...