Amy UtterbackJun 3, 20205 minCourageous ConversationsFrom Leigh Pappalardo ... Like so many others, amid a global pandemic that has claimed thousands of lives, I am shaken by the currently...
leighpappalardoFeb 12, 20202 minThe Heart of the ProcessWhen it comes to preschoolers and processed snacks, less is more! The opposite is true when it comes to art projects. At Galilee...
leighpappalardoFeb 1, 20202 minVertical HorizonsThe National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) outlines the stages of emergent writing skills and promotes...
Leigh PappalardoJan 22, 20202 minGoing Global in PreKThis year in the PreKindergarten class we have set off on an imaginative journey throughout our wonderful wide world! Our goal is to...
Amy UtterbackOct 26, 20181 minEnrichment ClassesOur Enrichment Classes are in full swing and we just finished our October series exploring engineering and the pyramids. Students in the...
Amy UtterbackFeb 2, 20181 minGoing Off to KindergartenWhile we are busy registering families for preschool, it is almost time for our four-year old friends to register for Kindergarten. If...
Amy UtterbackJan 23, 20181 minThe Importance of MovementHere at Galilee, we believe that play is the most important work our students will do during their school day. Children gain the most...
Amy UtterbackJan 19, 20181 minFebruary EnrichmentOur new enrichment class has really taken off this year! Students are enjoying an extended school day and learning about all sorts of...
Amy UtterbackJan 11, 20181 minEncouraging Young Writers"Mommy, Mommy! Look what I wrote!" That's a frequent exclamation in my house now that I have a first grader. My child is definitely a...
Amy UtterbackJan 3, 20181 minCool Tools for Budding Writers: Crayon RocksWe are always looking for new ways to get our students involved with our writing centers. One of the best ways is by introducing new...