Ms. Faye's Perky Preschool Blog

Don't Grow Up (It's a trap!) - Walt Disney - UNIT OF INQUIRY Creating a Timeline   The students write stories about their developmental milestone from birth until present as  they continue 'Finding Out' about their personal histories.  Seeing how much they have changed over the years help them understand themselves better and who they have become at present.  They see how their family have grown and changed when their sister or brother was was born. As they look back at their past, they also begin to share, compare and understand different perspectives of people. They notice how each and every one of them grow, develop and how families are unique in many ways. In this unit, it is also important to know which countries they are connected with from their parents or grandparents.  To help them understand that, they located and plotted the places where their parents were from and even the places that they have lived or been. They saw how some parents came from two different

  "Not all who wander are lost" J.R.R. Tolkien WHO LIVES IN OUR HOME? After learning about their personal history, the preschoolers moved into inquiring about their family's history. They created a simple visual representation of their home and those who lives in it. It is necessary for them to understand the importance of these family members in their lives. Every member plays an important role in their developmental milestones from birth to present and t he reason why they are where they are right now.  JAPAN Everyone in the class had their own histories and stories and reasons why they are here in Japan and studying at DSKI. They aware of their differences and the Preschoolers have embraced their internationality and uniqueness.  By looking at the map and the globe, they developed their curiosity about land forms such as continents, countries and bodies of water. Together, we were all excited exploring Google Earth!  We located the countries that our parents were origi

"Ms. Faye survived 100 days of ME! " - Perky Preschool - 100th Day in Preschool It may sound like an ordinary day for everyone at DSKI, but not for the preschoolers.  This day was a special event and a reason to celebrate.  The 100th day marks a special opportunity for them to celebrate major milestone in their academic achievement!  To celebrate their 100th day, the preschoolers did several stations:  Literacy, Numeracy, PE, Arts and UOI!   They started decorating the 100 day smarter head band which they proudly wore the whole time around the school. They also brought 100 different things to school and counted them one by one. Making sure that it wasn't less or more than 100. Check out the photos.     Who wouldn't want to be SOCIAL when you have 100 different toys to play with your friends!   ... 100 amazing buttons    ... cool 100 gems and 100 rocks!!!  Because, Preschoolers rock!  Ms. Faye always keeps her change, so here are 100 pieces of 1 yen coins.   ... 100 st

'Child' said the lion, ' I am telling you your story, not hers.'  No one is told any story but their own. C.S. Lewis Memory Box The 'Memory Box' is designed to give the students their voice and choice on selecting the things that tell a story about them.  It gives everyone a glimpse of their personal histories from the objects and memories shared to them by their parents.  These stories told by their parents become alive and meaningful after sharing it with others. The students make connections, which grow into a beautiful narration of their life.  And in that moment, their stories become a reality.   Stories and Objects Two wonderful memories they brought from their childhood with them. Clothes they wore when the were babies as they kept their mom and dad awake at night.  A baby picture and a lucky coin. Tiny shoes worn on their tiny feet. Evidence of change. Springboard to understanding the past and the connection with the present. NUMERACY Mathematicians poss