This week we will be celebrating Week of the Young Child. This is a nationally recognized week. Please take time to notice all of the quotes around the school. As I wrote them and hung them on the wall I was inspired by them. I hope you will be too! We will celebrate this by playing games and enjoying the perfect weather!

NAEYC first established the Week of the Young Child in 1971, recognizing that the early childhood years (birth through age 8) lay the foundation for children’s success in school and later life. The Week of the Young Child is a time to plan how we–as citizens of a community, of a state, and of a nation–will better meet the needs of all young children and their families.

~Raquel~

Hi Parents,

Some of you may be familiar with the site GROUPON. Today and TODAY ONLY they are offering 1/2 off their family one year membership. A $85 value for only $42. They offer something new everyday so make sure you sign up for their email reminders.

JO

Looking for a few volunteers to come read to the children next week, April 12-16, time slots are 10:15-10:30/3:45-4:15.

If you have some time and would enjoy this opportunity drop us an e mail indicating the day and time. Thanks!!

Jo

Hope you had a great weekend! I know we did! Guess what’s next?? Spring!! yess.. which leads us into this weeks theme. All About Spring. We will explore new beginnings, take a walk around the block.. (older friends).. bird watch.. spring crafts, and have an outdoor picnic. Please see detailed activities in each classroom. If you have anything to share, please do!

~Raquel~

Tabhair póg dom, táim Éireannach!!

(TOO-irr pogue dum, toyme AY-ron-ock)

which means.. Kiss me I’m Irish!

OK so it’s March peoples… this year is flying by! Here @ the Kondo we celebrate a different kind of March Madness… everything turns green from inside out. This week we’ll explore Irish folklore, colors, and foods, mmm. If you would like to bring in an Irish dish or music, get with your teacher. We’ll be taste testing corn beef/cabbage on Friday morning, wish us luck;)

FYI

There will be a St. Patrick’s Day Parade downtown Saturday March 13th @ noon. Starting on Ralph Mcgill @ Peachtree. Hope to see you there.

I wanted to take a minute to share the domains of development when implementing this themed curriculum. We use these when planning activities.

Cognitive, which is thought process, problem solving, decision making.

Social/Emotional is self awareness/autonomy.

Language/Literacy is reading/communication/letter recognition.

Physical, which is using gross motor skills. (sounds funny, i know)

We also encourage independence and self help skills. If you have any questions pertaining to this please see me or Jo.

May you live as long as you want,

And never want as long as you live.

Irish quote

~Raquel~

Hi Parents,

We are encouraging everyone to pick up the little ones early (by 3pm) to avoid bad weather and poor driving conditions. Please call us if you have any questions. 404 897 1936

The Kids Kondo Team.

Hi Parents,

We are encouraging everyone to pick up the little ones early (by 3pm) to avoid bad weather and poor driving conditions. Please call us if you have any questions. 404 897 1936

The Kids Kondo Team.

Due to inclement weather we are moving the time of the valentine party to 11:30. We are asking that parents pick children up by 3:00,  so we can all make it home safely. Happy Valentines !!!