The Toddler Times – “Pp is for Penguin” – Week of January 22-26

by Christine Pepitone | Jan 21, 2024 | ECC1 Toddler - Mrs. Von Bargen

Last week we explored the Arctic and polar bears.  This week we are going to discover Antarctica and penguins.  We will explore the life of penguins and their Antarctic habitat.  We will count up to ten penguins using picture cards and act out the fingerplay, “Five...

The Toddler Times – “X is for eXplorers” – Week of January 15th

by Christine Pepitone | Jan 15, 2024 | ECC1 Toddler - Mrs. Von Bargen

Last week, we learned about winter clothing and staying warm in the winter cold.  This week, we are bundling up in our winter clothing and going exploring the Arctic using our imagination.  We will investigate the North Pole and learn more about the animals that live...

The Toddler Times – “Jj is for Jacket” – Week of January 8th

by Christine Pepitone | Jan 7, 2024 | ECC1 Toddler - Mrs. Von Bargen

Last week we discovered the season of winter and we noticed it’s chilly changes going on in the world around us.  This week, we will learn about the clothing you need to wear in order to stay warm in the cold weather.  We will discuss the science behind how certain...

The Toddler Times – “Ii is for Ice” – Week of January 2nd

by Christine Pepitone | Jan 1, 2024 | ECC1 Toddler - Mrs. Von Bargen

Hopefully everyone enjoyed a peaceful and happy holiday season with their families.  It was nice to have such a long break to really savor some quality family time, I’m sure.  Classes begin again on January 2nd and we have big plans for our toddler bunch this new...

The Toddler Times – “Christmas” – Week of December 18th

by Christine Pepitone | Dec 17, 2023 | ECC1 Toddler - Mrs. Von Bargen

The Christmas program last week was beautiful.  It was so nice to celebrate the season of Christmas with all the children and their families. This Monday and Tuesday will be our last days of school before Christmas break.  We plan to celebrate Christmas together in...

The Toddler Times – “Christmas Joy” – Week of December 11th

by Christine Pepitone | Dec 10, 2023 | ECC1 Toddler - Mrs. Von Bargen

Last week, we had a great time getting into the holiday spirit with our Christmas dress up themes.  We made beautiful decorations for our classroom and for the halls. At the end of this week, we will light the third candle of Advent, the candle of joy.  We will focus...