leighpappalardoFeb 122 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 Christian School, every teac...
leighpappalardoFeb 12 minVertical HorizonsThe National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) outlines the stages of emergent writing skills and promotes understanding of the researc...
Leigh PappalardoJan 222 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 "visit" each of the 7 co...
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 class even construc...
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 you are planning to e...
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 out of experiential le...
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 topics. Our upcoming ...
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 budding writer and ha...
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 tools! Recently, we add...