In 1964, Lorraine Rocheleau Gagne realized a dream when she founded the Jack and Jill School in Rochester where she taught Kindergarten for 30 years and then continued as Director of the school for an additional 24 years. Educating children is her passion….a passion that is also shared by her daughter Deb Cuddahy who has…
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10 Prop Box Ideas - Mini Learning Centers at Home
by Laura J. Colker Many preschool classrooms include learning centers (for example, a writing center, a science center, a water table) where children use hands-on materials to explore, play, and learn about specific topics. Bring the spirit of learning centers into your home with prop boxes—plastic bins or cardboard shoe boxes you fill with materials and…
EXCITING SUMMER CAMP NEWS...
Jack and Jill School is partnering with MAD SCIENCE to bring STEM learning to our “Super Science Week” (August 13-17). We are adding an exhilarating hands- on “Bubble-ology Show: This interactive presentation is a big favorite with the younger crowd featuring all kinds of bubbles, bubble making equipment, and dry ice. Bubbling potions, the mad science…
Healthy Tips for Active Play
Active play helps your child learn healthy habits Healthy Tips for Active Play: There are many activities you can do with your child. Here are some ideas of how to be active with your child. Write down your own ideas, too! Indoor play Act out a story Turn up the music and dance Walk inside…
Looking for engaging ways to weave math into your day?
Looking for engaging ways to weave math into the day? You might find just what you’re looking for in your home or local library. Many children’s books are perfect for introducing and reinforcing math concepts. Read aloud the books described here and then invite your child to explore the math concepts further. Children will love…