Every child is a capable, curious, and creative thinker with a deep drive to understand the world. At Little Busy Bee Preschool, learning begins with wonder and grows through meaningful play, exploration, and connection.

 

Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, I view children as active participants in their own learning. My role is to listen, observe, and guide children, helping them make connections, ask questions, and pursue ideas that matter to them.

 

Play as the Pathway to Learning

 

Play is the foundation of our day and it’s also the foundation of academic growth. Through play, children naturally build the cognitive and social-emotional skills that prepare them for reading, writing, and problem-solving. Whether they are counting petals while arranging flowers, measuring towers they’ve built, or narrating stories through pretend play, every experience strengthens both hemispheres of the brain and develops early literacy and numeracy in meaningful ways.

 

Project-Based Learning

 

Much of our learning unfolds through long-term projects—deep investigations that grow from the children’s questions and discoveries. Together, we might study the lifecycle of a butterfly, Volcanoes and rock formations or how our bodies work. These projects integrate science, math, literacy, art, and social studies in authentic, hands-on ways. Children collaborate, test ideas, and document their findings through drawings, models, and conversations that build not just knowledge, but curiosity and confidence.

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Building Strong Foundations for Reading

 

As children explore and express ideas, I weave in the Science of Reading which is a research-based understanding of how the brain learns to read. Through playful, multisensory experiences, children develop phonological awareness, letter recognition, and sound-symbol knowledge. Storytelling, songs, and shared writing experiences bring language to life, while our project work gives reading and writing a meaningful purpose.

 

In this way, literacy grows from authentic experiences and relationships, not rote drills. Children leave Little Busy Bee with a deep love for stories, strong oral language, and the foundational skills that support lifelong reading success.

 

A Thoughtfully Rhythmed Day

 

Our days begin together in circle time, where we gather as a community to share stories, sing, and reflect. This morning connection sets the tone for the day by helping children feel seen, centered, and ready to learn.

 

From there, we flow naturally into hands-on exploration and project work. Children move between creative invitations, sensory materials, and discovery-based activities that encourage collaboration and deep thinking. Literacy and numeracy experiences are woven into this time through storytelling, writing, building, and problem-solving. Making academic learning meaningful and relevant.

 

Midday brings a pause for snack and conversation, where we nourish our bodies and connect as friends. Afterward, children transition outdoors, where the learning expands into open space. Whether tending the garden, experimenting with water, or inventing games in the yard, outdoor play strengthens bodies, social skills, and a lifelong love for nature.