We can all agree that ensuring the well-being and happiness of our children is one of the most important purposes we have in life. So, this year, we have decided to partner up with MindUp and implement their research-based social emotional learning program in our...
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The ABC(DE)s of Enriching Your Infant and Young Toddler’s Language Development
There is nothing more exciting than hearing your young child babble for the first time. The simple “mama” or “baba” that young children utter as their “first words” is something that parents wait for – finally, my child is speaking! While some children may start...
Food Prep and An Introduction to Nutrition with Children
Being that Wild Roots has blended two philosophies into one (Reggio Emilia and The Montessori Method), our teachers are encouraged to create materials outside the traditional learning styles of both philosophies. This invites emergent curriculum in the day-to-day...
TK/K Diversity Curriculum
At Wild Roots, we believe in a world free from bias and discrimination. To do this we aim to teach every child to celebrate and value diversity so that they are proud of themselves and their family traditions. It is important to show children to respect and value...
Fall Preschool Explorations through Nature and Art
Fall is such an exciting time for children. The weather is changing, as the excitement of summer settles down to comforting routines and warm cozy evenings, and the holidays are visible in the distance, shining with wonder! Just the same, Fall preschool explorations...
What Does Preschool Art Look Like?
There are a lot of things that preschool art is. Art is messy, it is freeing, it is emotional, it is beautiful, it is honest, it can even be crazy and chaotic! But, there is one thing that art is not: art is not simple. And Preschool art? Even less so. So when...
DIY MUD KITCHEN
At home, at school, and in virtually every environment experienced, young children soak up the world around them and gain knowledge through exploration of the senses. Sensory experiences forever imprint on our long term memory and shape the way we view the world....
Preschool Multicultural Meal Ideas!
The Wild Roots Kitchen is churning up something different every Friday this year! Here, we've shared what we're up to and why... plus, learn about our 1st four child friendly multicultural meal ideas this fall! Here at Wild Roots... everything we do with the children...
Kindergartners are Taking Root!
Our Kindergartners are taking root as they delve into a whole new chapter of life, and it has been a highlight of our fall program thus far! As the Wild Roots primary program is a mixed age blend of students 3-6 years of age, the TK/Kindergarten group began this new...
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Welcome friends, teachers and families! This blog is where we’ll share updates of our school, peeks into happy moments from our classrooms, as well as posts that dive into childhood education philosophies (especially Montessori and Reggio ones!) and ideas for keeping our young ones smiling and learning.
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