Discovery Days Preschool

February Calendar

2012-02-07T19:04:00.000-08:00

Valentine Party Sign-ups

2012-02-02T08:47:00.000-08:00

For our Valentine Party on Tuesday the 14th here are some sign-ups:

AM Class:

1 bag conversation hearts: Rocklyn
1 bag conversation hearts:Liam
Dozen Sugar Cookies: Sophie
Frosting:
5 Apples: Aubry

PM Class:

1 bag conversation hearts: Ethan
1 bag conversation hearts: Katie
Dozen Sugar Cookies:Gabrie
Frosting:
4 Apples:McCord
4 Apples:Tyler

February Lesson Plans

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January Songs

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I'm a Little Snowman
I'm a little snowman, short and stout.
Sticks for arms and a carrot snout.
When the weather warms up, gosh, oh gee!
I melt and there's no more of me!

Itsy Bitsy Snowman
The Itsy Bitsy Snowman was standing in the snow
Down came some flakes-it made the snowman grow
Out came the sun to shine its golden rays
Which warmed the snowman and made him melt away

January Calendar and Lesson Plans

2012-01-10T09:00:00.000-08:00

3 year old calendar

4 year old calendar

2011-11-30T20:34:00.001-08:00

Here are the links to the December calendars and lesson plans:

Pre-K Calendar
3 year old Calendar
Pre-k Lesson Plans
3 year old Lesson Plans

November Lesson Plans

2011-11-03T09:13:00.000-07:00

Thanksgiving Luncheon Sign-ups:

2011-11-01T11:12:00.000-07:00

Here are the sign-ups for the luncheon:
(Each sign up is a serving for 10)

mashed potatoes: Katie (Gina)
mashed potatoes: Sophie (Joy)
mashed potatoes:
stuffing: Tyler (Sherri)
stuffing: Breezy (Emily)
stuffing: Sara (Amanda)
veggie side: Rocklyn (Kim)
veggie side: Rocklyn (Kim)
veggie side: Logan (Jerolynn)
Pie: Katelyn (Kristie)
Pie: Ethan (Amy)
Pie: Jessica (Tracy)
Pie: McCord (Jami)
Rolls for 30: Liam (Skye)
Plates and Cups for 30: Breezy (Emily)
Flatware and Napkins for 30: Logan and Carson
Gravy for 20: Sophie (Joy)
Gravy for 20: Sara (Amanda)

Just leave me a comment here on the blog or give me a call at 801-367-6136

Thanks for ALL you do!!

November Calendar and Newsletter

2011-11-01T11:05:00.000-07:00

Here are the Calendars and Newsletters for November:

What do we do all day?

2011-10-20T09:02:00.000-07:00

Thanks for all the sign ups on the Halloween Party!

I have had a couple of parents ask about what it is that we do here at preschool. I know how frustrating it can be to ask your child what they did at school and get very vague information. ( I always knew what my kids were doing at school, since I have always had them in my preschool class...so I got a big dose of reality when Remy went to Kindergarten!)

So, I thought I would let you know what we do on a daily basis at school, and then I will post my lesson plans for the month on the blog here, so you can have some information to ask your child questions when they are home from school!

But first:

**disclaimer**
I am a firm believer of child-directed learning. This means that I have a lesson plan with lots of fun activities, but if the children are intensely interested in one thing that we are doing, I won't cut it short just to move on to something because it is on my lesson plan. We will flesh out, create, and explore something until it is finished. So, if we don't get everything done on the lesson plan, that is why. :)

Daily Activities:

*Days of the week
*Months of the year
*Counting 1-30
*One-to-One Correspondence 1-10
*Letters A-Z
*Number Recognition 1-20
*Phonemic Awareness

3 year old class focus:
*Color recognition
*Shape recognition
*Letter sounds
*Letter recognition
*Beginning Writing (small motor skills)

4 year old class focus:
*Sight words
*Beginning reading (DISTAR program)
*Writing Name

I closely follow the Kindergarten Readiness Guidelines found HERE set forth by the Utah State Office of Education.

Halloween Sign ups

2011-09-22T08:43:00.001-07:00

Every year we have a little Halloween Party. I have sign ups to help with some treats that we do, just leave me a comment if you would like to help, or you can email me at darrinmandybradshaw@gmail.com

A.M. Class
2 liter of rootbeer:
2 liter of rootbeer:
dozen sugar cookies:
jar of frosting: Sara
bag of candy corn:
bag of candy corn:

P.M. Class:
2 liter of rootbeer: Allen
2 liter of rootbeer: Carson
dozen sugar cookies:
dozen sugar cookies:
jar of frosting: Parker
jar of frosting: Tyler
bag of candy corn:Katie
bag of candy corn:
bag of candy corn:

Thanks for ALL you do for our little preschool family!

School is starting!

2011-08-23T11:09:00.001-07:00

Hello!
Here are some important dates and times for school this year:

Open House: Thursday August 25th from 10:00-Noon
First Day: Tuesday August 30th
A.M. Class Time: 9:30-11:30
P.M. Class Time: 12:30-2:45

**The first day of school time for the PM class is going to be a tad different. I forgot that I am now the mom of a Kindergartener that is starting school that day too. I can't let him go to his first day of school without me taking him; so on Tuesday August 30th, PM class will start at 12:50 instead of 12:30. Please forgive me this change.**

Here are links to the calendar and newsletter

AM Calendar
AM Newsletter
PM Calendar
PM Newsletter

Summer Reading Adventure: Update

2011-06-13T08:21:00.001-07:00

Summer Reading Adventure: This Wednesday we will be meeting in my backyard (2378 Summit) We will be reading Llama Llama, Red Pajama. Pajamas are welcome, as are blankets to sit on. No Llamas, please.

May Calendar

2011-04-28T09:10:00.000-07:00

May Calendar

May Newsletter

Summer Reading Adventure

2011-04-19T09:01:00.000-07:00

Summer Reading Adventure

Discovery Day’s Preschool is sponsoring a reading adventure every Wednesday’ through the summer.

Come and join us every week for a fabulous story and activities to help keep your summer fun!

Summer Reading Adventure begins Wednesday June 15th and will run through Wednesday August 10th.

Cost: $20/for up to 2 children (from the same family)
$35 for up to 4 children (from the same family)

Charges are for those children 2 and up (meaning: you don’t have to pay for your 6 month old)

Location: Either Mandy Bradshaw’s house (2378 E Summit Way) –OR- the LDS Church on Summit Way depending on group size.

You MUST accompany and supervise your child during the reading adventure. The cost associated is for materials only and does not include any supervision fees
Children of ALL ages are invited to attend. The books and activities, however, will be geared for a 2-6 years age range.

Sign up by May 30th and receive a free book! Contact Mandy at darrinmandybradshaw@ gmail.com or 801-367-6136 to sign up.

(disclaimer: Mandy is being very brave to use her crazy reading voices and wicked impressionistic skills during this camp...please laugh quietly.)

TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER READING ADVENTURE, CLICK ON THE LINK TO THE RIGHT AND PRINT OUT THE REGISTRATION SHEET. COMPLETE IT AND RETURN IT TO MANDY WITH THE REGISTRATION FEE. 2378 E Summit Way. Any questions? Give me a call!!

Preschool Registration

2011-04-19T08:59:00.000-07:00

Preschool is full for next year. If you have not paid your registration fee please do so by May 1st or your child will be dropped and one taken from the waiting list. Thanks so much!!

April calendar

2011-04-11T15:58:00.001-07:00

This is the calendar for the rest of April

March Lesson Plans

2011-03-15T11:56:00.000-07:00

Ever wonder what we do at preschool???

Here are the lesson plans for the rest of March

March Calendar

2011-03-02T12:16:00.000-08:00

February Calendar--Revision

2011-02-01T13:05:00.000-08:00

This is a public service announcement!!

Please disregard your original February calendar....I think I was asleep when I did it. I am delivering all new calendars to you and I will post it here as well. School will be back in session on February 8th.

This has been a public service announcement from your preschool teacher who sometimes sleeps while she works.

Registration Time 2011-2012 School Year

2011-01-11T07:08:00.001-08:00

It is registration time again!!! Seriously 2011-2012....when did that happen?

Anyway, to register, just print off the registration sheet found HERE, fill it out, and bring it on over to my house at 2378 Summit Way. The registration fee is $50 and it covers tuition for the month of August as well as the registration.

All classes are Tues/Thurs

3 year old class:
9:30-11:30

Pre-K class:
12:15-2:30

A small overview of what we do here at Discovery Days Preschool is found HERE.

If you have any other questions please let me know!

January Calendar and Lesson Plans

2010-12-29T07:53:00.001-08:00

Here are the links to January's calendar and Lesson plans!

Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan 2

January 2011 Calendar

I will send home a hard copy of the calendar on January 4th.

Links to the story, Turkey with a Terrible Temper

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TTT1
TTT2
TTT3
TTT4
Turkey

Lesson Plans

2010-11-01T20:38:00.000-07:00

Here are my lesson plans for the next few weeks. It gives you a little better idea of what areas we work on each day and what your preschooler is learning.

New Sign ups...moving right along :)

2010-10-26T08:55:00.000-07:00

Wow, you guys are SPEEDY at sign ups!! :)
Now for round two!

Thanksgiving Lunch is for your preschooler and your family. You may invite grandparents if you would like too!

For our Thanksgiving Lunch I will provide the turkeys and if you could sign up for a side dish (to feed 10)

Mashed Potatoes:Hailee
Mashed Potatoes:Peyton
Mashed Potatoes:Abygail
Rolls:Cami
Rolls:Kylee
Rolls: Jessica
Veggie Side:Isabella
Veggie Side:Emma G
Veggie Side:
Gravy:Peyton
Gravy:Abygail
Gravy:
Pie: Apple Pie (Emma G)
Pie:Brie
Pie:Chocolate Pie (Tyler)
Pie:Banana Creme (McCord)
Pie:Easton
Stuffing:Emma J
Stuffing:Easton
Stuffing:Abygail
Paper Plates(for 50):
Paper Cups (for 50):
Plastic Ware:
Just leave a comment and let me know what you would like to bring. If you have any questions let me know! Thanks oh so much!

Halloween Party

2010-10-25T07:33:00.000-07:00

Hello! Sorry it has taken me so long to get this up!! I am in complete ignorance when it comes to the fact that October is almost over!! What?!?

Here are the sign-ups for the morning class:

(1) 2-liter rootbeer:McCord (Jamie)
(1) 2-liter rootbeer:Gabrie (Kellie)
(1) dozen sugar cookies:Kaden & Gavin (Kara)
(1) can of frosting: Kylee (Jessica)
(2) packages of hot dogs: Aaron (Sherrie)
(1)can of cresent rolls:Jessica (Tracy)

Here are the sign-ups for the afternoon class:

(1) 2-liter rootbeer: Aby (Emily)
(1) 2-liter rootbeer: Aby (Emily)
(1) dozen sugar cookies: Emma (Amanda)
(1) can of frosting: Peyton (Kim)
(2) packages of hot dogs: Bella (Madeline)
(1) can of cresent rolls: Easton (Charisse)

Thank you for your help! Just leave me a comment in the comments section if you would like to bring something and I will add you to the list.

Correction

2010-07-14T08:59:00.000-07:00

I have on my registration sheets that school will start on the 25th, which is a Wednesday. So, since we actually have Tues/Thurs school....school, in reality, will start on the 26th. I know, i know.....

New Email address

2010-07-14T08:56:00.000-07:00

For some reason I can not for the life of me get into my preschool email account...grrrrr......so, please direct all preschool email to my darrinmandybradshaw@gmail.com address. Thank you. :)

2010/2011 Registration Sheets

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Here is a link to the Registration Sheets, let me know if it works OK for you!

Welcome to Discovery Day's Preschool!

2010-03-31T15:18:00.000-07:00

Hello!

I am happy to be able to have age separation this upcoming school year. I have always taught mixed ages (3,4,&5's) and I like how the little ones learn from the older children, it is a great example of positive peer pressure and modeling.

This year, however, I am excited to have a 3 year old class and a separate pre-kindergarten class.

If your child attended either of my sessions of preschool this year, don't be worried. I will be offering a whole new curriculum this year for both age groups.

I am used to teaching 5 days a week for the past 10 years, so I have a ton of curriculum ideas that I am itching to use.

For the 3 year old class I will be focusing on the following areas:
-colors
-shapes
-letters
-sounds
-numbers/counting
-small motor skills (cutting, pre-writing)
-social skills
-classroom skills
-music
-sign language
-science
-dramatic play
-sensory
-art

For the 4 year old class I will be focusing on the following areas:
-letters
-sounds
-pre-reading
-reading
-pre-writing
-writing
-numbers/counting
-patterns
-small motor skills
-classroom skills
-social skills
-music
-sign language
-science
-sensory
-art

Every child learns at a different pace, I am willing to work with your child at their own pace to learn and grow. Most importantly I want your child to feel loved and know that school is a fun, safe, exciting place to be!

If you have any other specific questions please feel free to leave a comment here or call me at 801-367-6136.
Thanks! Mandy

Partay Changes

2010-03-11T09:09:00.001-08:00

The St. patty's day party will be ON Wed. March 17th instead of Tuesday Marcdh 16th like posted on the calendar.

We will all meet at 9:30 that day.

Thanks for your patience!!!!

St. Patty's Day Party

2010-02-23T07:05:00.001-08:00

Thanks to all of you who always volunteer to bring supplies to the parties!! You guys are great!

5 Apples--Niki
5 Apples--Emily
Small box lime jello--Emily
2 ltr. Sprite--Charisse
2 ltr. Sprite--Heidi
2 limes--Emily

Thanks again!! PS, if you can't leave a comment on this blog, just give me a call!

March Calendar and Newsletter

2010-02-23T07:02:00.000-08:00

Curriculum Overview for 2010-2011

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Fall Preschool Registration

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Just a reminder: Preschool Registration for the 2010-2011 school year begins today!

Tuesday/Thursday Classes
AM 9:30-11:30

PM 12:15-2:15

I am trying to keep the 3 year old's in the morning class and 4 year old's in the afternoon class.

There is a $50 non-refundable fee to secure your child's spot. Tuition is $45/month. We will follow the Alpine School District Schedule.

If you have any questions give me a call!

Valentine Party

2010-01-28T06:24:00.000-08:00

Hello!

I am in need of just a few things for the Valentine Party on Thursday the 11th. We will all meet at 9:30 and the party will go until 11:30.

We will be exchanging Valentines, so there will be a total of 14 children. It is probably best if you just sign your child's name only and leave the 'To' part generic so it eases the passing out stress.

If you can help with any of the following that would be great!

-Bottle of Squirt:Lynette
-Bottle of Squirt:
-Container of Raspberry Sherbet:
-Container of Raspberry Sherbet:
-16 cupcakes, un-frosted.:Heidi

Thanks so much for all your help!

Field Trip

2010-01-28T06:22:00.001-08:00

We are going on a field trip Thursday February 4th to the Grocery Store. We will meet at my house at 9:30 am. I need a few parents to drive and help chaperone. Please let me know if you can help and how many (besides your child) you can take. Let me know if you can go or want to go even if you can only take one other child. Then I will be able to work out the logistics.

Thanks!!!

Heidi
1.Haleigh
2.
3.
Adult:

Mandy
1.Tate
2.Emma
3.
4.
Adult:

update

2010-01-14T12:36:00.001-08:00

I have the opportunity to be the room mom for Remy’s first grade class and usually the parties fall on a non-preschool day. This month, the class is celebrating the 100th day of school on Thursday January 28th. I would like to move preschool to Wednesday January 27th. Please let me know if this is a problem for you. Thanks!!! Mandy
Also, a little change in next years schedule from the one I sent home on the newsletter. Afternoon class is 12:15-2:15 instead of 12:30-2:30. I would like to try to have the 3 year olds in the am class and the 4 year olds in the pm class, but I am flexible if you have a specific need. Thanks!!

January 2010 Calendar/Newsletter

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Here are the Newsletter and Calendar if you need them. Thanks!

10-4 good buddy.

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Just wanted to check in with you all. We have a few open spots for Parent/Teacher Conferences. If you would like to sign up please leave me a comment OR you can call me 801-367-6136.

Does anyone need a January Calendar? Let me know!

10-4, over and out.

Turkey with a Terrible Temper

2009-12-01T08:24:00.000-08:00

Here is a copy of the TTT story I used for preschool. Let me know if it works or not. :)
You should be able to just click on the image and then print it.

Thanks to you all!

2009-11-25T08:13:00.001-08:00

Wow, I am totally blown away at all of your help with the Thanksgiving dinner, you guys are all SO FABULOUS! Thanks to all of you who helped set up, who brought yummy dishes to share, and who stayed behind to help clean up. And most of all thanks to your beautiful children, they did a great job, don't ya think?

I think I have changed the settings so that you can comment even if you don't have a google account. Email me at darrinmandybradshaw@gmail.com if you can't comment. Just click on anonymous and sign your name at the bottom of the comment post so I know who anonymous is. :)

Thanks again!!

Parent/ Teacher Conferences

2009-11-16T19:24:00.000-08:00

We will be having parent/teacher conferences on the mornings of Monday January 11th and Monday January 18th. Please comment and let me know what time you would like to come.

Monday January 11th
9:00-Katie
9:30-
10:00-Hayleigh
10:30-Lynette
11:00-Nikki
11:30-Charisse

Monday January 18th
9:00-Abygail
9:30-
10:00-Lincoln
10:30-Amberlyn
11:00-
11:30-

I look forward to visiting with you!

Thanksgiving Sign ups

2009-10-24T19:24:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone! Here are the sign ups for Thanksgiving dinner. I am so glad that you all are willing to help out, these family/preschool activities are so much fun!

Veggie: Charisse
Veggie: Madeline
Rolls:Lynette
Rolls:Heidi
Potatoes:Jerolyn
Potatoes: Amberlyn
Stuffing:Emily
Stuffing:Heidi
Gravy: Jerolyn
Gravy: Megan
Pie:Charisse
Pie:Emily
Pie:Katie
Pie:Katie
Pie: Jenny
Turkey: Mandy
Plates & Forks: Charisse
Tablecloths (plastic or paper):

If you have any questions, please let me know!

Welcome!

2009-10-10T20:23:00.000-07:00

Hello! I wanted to start this blog to aid in getting information to all of you! I will post the monthly calendar and snack list as well as any other information or pictures of our activities.

I have decided to do our Halloween party combined in the morning on Thursday October 29th from 9:30-11:30. Please have your child dress up. I am also looking for a couple volunteers to help with some games.
Also: if you could help with a couple of things for the party that would be great!!
Here is a list of things that I need:

Dozen Sugar Cookies: Heidi Clark
Jar of Frosting: Emily Westphal
Jar of Frosting: Katie Lowe
2 Liter Rootbeer:Emily Westphal
2 Liter Rootbeer:Lynette Rawlins
2 Liter Rootbeer:

Also if anyone has any bits of yarn that you can donate (any colors) that would be great too!

Thanks so much for all that you do to help me and your child have a fun time at preschool!

Mandy