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May 23, 2016

Differentiating Spirit Week

*Please note* This blog is intended for campers (ages 3+) but toddler teachers may find some ideas easy to adapt. Toddler teachers are also encouraged to review the toddler-specific differentiation ideas found in the curriculum notes. Spirit Week is a prime opportunity to build community, set and reinforce expectations, and nurture positive relationships between peers. Through cooperative activities you’ll have Read More »

September 26, 2015

Unit 2 Art & Craft Guide

The Art and Craft Guide for Unit 2 is available at the link below: Unit 2- Art and Craft Guide You’ll notice that the Art and Craft Guide has been updated for the new school year! The objective of Unit 2 is for your students to have meaningful art and craft experiences during each and every doodle day. This will happen in your classroom Read More »

August 15, 2015

Unit 1 Art & Craft Guide

The Art and Craft Guide for Unit 1 is available at the link below: Unit 1 Art and Craft Guide You’ll notice that the Art and Craft Guide has been updated for the new school year! The objective of Unit 1 is for your students to have meaningful art and craft experiences during each and every doodle day. This will happen in your classroom Read More »

June 22, 2015

Differentiation Guide: Shipwrecked

Shipwrecked! Ahoy! Shipwrecked week is all about stretching the imagination; embarking on an island adventure with friends. This theme invites children to think critically and creatively to build getaway vessels, construct shelters, gather supplies, and reinvent their favorite games and activities! Below are some specific examples of how to differentiate a variety of lesson Read More »

June 22, 2015

Differentiation Guide: Carnival Days

*Please note* This blog is intended for campers (ages 3+) but toddler teachers may find some ideas easy to adapt. Toddler teachers are also encouraged to review the toddler-specific differentiation ideas found in the Curriculum Notes. As we wind down our summer fun and transition into the new school year, it’s important to reflect on all of Read More »

June 22, 2015

Differentiation Guide: I Love NY

I Love NY! From Buffalo to Rochester to NYC and everything in between, New York is a fascinating state to explore. This week is dedicated to open campers eyes to some of their hometown treasures as well as other notable sites across the state. We’ll explore hands-on – recreating cityscapes, taste testing NY apples, and observing lots Read More »

May 22, 2015

Summer Scrapbook Guide

Summer Camp 2015 Scrapbook Guide 2015 Expectations This year, the program requirement is for each Summer Camp classroom to create a scrapbook (rather than 1 per camper). Each classroom will create a google drive photo album titled “Summer Camp Scrapbook” Each week, at least 1 Picstitch collage should be created and uploaded to this Read More »

May 22, 2015

Differentiating Fitness Fun

Differentiating Fitness Fun *Please note* This blog is intended for campers (ages 3+) but toddler teachers may find some ideas easy to adapt. Toddler teachers are also encouraged to review the toddler-specific differentiation ideas found in the Curriculum Notes. Continue your student’s ongoing exploration of fitness and healthy habits. Students are developmentally at all different physical Read More »

May 21, 2015

June 2015 Art & Craft Guide

January 21, 2014

Sensory Experiences Beyond the Bin

Is your Rice Bin or Sensory Center buzzing with activity, or is it simply a brief stopping point for children to poke around in before moving on to other areas of the classroom? We know that young children are oriented toward sensory experiences. From birth, children have learned about the world by touching, tasting, smelling, Read More »

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