Academics
Preschool (2 ½ years-PK)
Oh I Do Like to be Beside the Seaside
This week we have continued with our ocean theme, focusing on beach life and creatures that live along the rocky shores. The children have been fascinated to learn about the different animals and all the fun that can be had at the beach, sharing their own experiences of vacations. We're a long way from the ocean here in Colorado so it has been fun to bring this part of the world into our classroom and an interesting educational experience for the children. The children have enjoyed the 'oose parts creativity making sea sculptures with play dough, ocean pictures, and sand castles in the tuff tray. They have been sorting shells and pebbles and making mathematical patterns with shells in the sand. Engaging children with an interesting topic makes learning fun, keeps their attention and allows for many cross curricular learning opportunities.
We read stories about lighthouses and talked about what it would be like to live in a lighthouse. Reading books such as Beach Feet by author Kiyomi Konagaya, we also discussed our senses in relation to the beach: the sound of waves, the taste of salt water, the smell of seaweed, the feel of the sand and rocks on our feet and all the creatures we would see.
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Boulder Country Day School is a leading private school serving students 2 ½ years old - 8th grade. In partnership with our outstanding faculty and committed families, we uphold the highest standard for our balanced educational experience. Through small class sizes and innovative engagement in a supportive environment, students at BCD learn to explore their strengths and apply them to the world. Guided by our values, we believe the empowered minds that graduate from BCD will be the ones to ignite global change.
