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👟 Happy National Walk to School Day from AUSD Early Childhood Education at Longfellow School! Today, our youngest learne...
10/07/2026

👟 Happy National Walk to School Day from AUSD Early Childhood Education at Longfellow School! Today, our youngest learners are taking big steps toward active, healthy habits and road safety! 🚶‍♂️✨
Walking to school helps our preschoolers build healthy habits, start the day focused, and stay connected with our community.
As we hit the sidewalks today, here are 4 key traffic safety rules to practice with your little ones:
🤝 Hold Hands: Always keep adult hands on sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots.
👀 Stop, Look, & Listen: Stop at every curb. Look left, right, and left again before crossing!
🚦 Use Crosswalks: Only cross at marked intersections and follow crossing guards.
👋 Make Eye Contact: Teach children to make sure drivers see them before stepping onto the street.

Parent Resources:

Safe Kids World Wide https://buff.ly/eQaDm8F

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration https://buff.ly/uKYVpbh

Los Angeles County Office of Public Health Bicycle and Pedestrain Safety Program https://buff.ly/zs5tMS9

How are you celebrating ? Drop a 👟 in the comments below! 👇

🌟 Building Belonging Through Persona Dolls! 🌟At AUSD Early Childhood Education, in support of SEAL (Sobrato Early Academ...
09/30/2026

🌟 Building Belonging Through Persona Dolls! 🌟
At AUSD Early Childhood Education, in support of SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Literacy) strategies, our classrooms are bringing learning to life through Persona Dolls! 🧸💛
Persona Dolls are special classroom friends with their own names, personalities, families, cultures, and experiences. Teachers use these dolls to help children explore important ideas in meaningful, age-appropriate ways—such as identity, culture, language, empathy, inclusion, friendship, and problem-solving.
Through conversations and stories with their persona friends, children have opportunities to:�✨ See themselves and their experiences reflected in the classroom�✨ Learn about and appreciate the experiences of others�✨ Develop vocabulary and oral language skills�✨ Practice empathy, perspective-taking, and problem-solving�✨ Talk about feelings and navigate social situations�✨ Build a stronger sense of belonging and classroom community
And the learning doesn't stop at school! 🏡
Families, ask your child about their persona friend! Try questions like:�💬 “What is your persona friend's name?”�💬 “What do you know about them?”*�💬 “What happened to your persona friend today?”�💬 “How was your persona friend feeling?”�💬 “What did you and your friends do to help?”
You may be surprised by how much your child remembers—and how these special classroom friends open the door to meaningful conversations about kindness, identity, friendship, and belonging. 💕🧸
Together, we can help every child feel seen, heard, valued, and connected—at school and at home.
*Thank You Mrs.Claudia Martinez and Mrs.Veronica Ramirez for sharing your dolls with us.
Paramount Persona Doll Names are Joaquin and Chin Lee

When young children are given the opportunity to play together in AUSD Preschool Classes, they learn so much more than j...
09/23/2026

When young children are given the opportunity to play together in AUSD Preschool Classes, they learn so much more than just how to have fun.

Through play, children develop communication skills, creativity, problem-solving abilities, patience, teamwork, and empathy. They learn how to share ideas, navigate feelings, build friendships, and understand the importance of cooperation.

Play is where curiosity grows, confidence develops, and lifelong social skills begin. Every moment of play is a chance to learn, connect, and grow 🌱

🏃‍♂️ Big Movements, Big Brain Work: Why Outdoor Gross Motor Play Matters 🌳 When young children run, jump, and scramble a...
09/23/2026

🏃‍♂️ Big Movements, Big Brain Work: Why Outdoor Gross Motor Play Matters 🌳
When young children run, jump, and scramble around outside, they aren't just burning off energy—they are building the physical, cognitive, and social foundations for life! Gross motor development involves using the large muscles in the arms, legs, and torso, which are essential for everyday balance, coordination, and strength.

What Children Learn Through Outdoor Movement?
Running & Jumping: Builds lower-body power, core stability, and cardiovascular endurance while teaching spatial awareness and body control.
Climbing: Sharpens balance, hand-eye-foot coordination, and critical risk-assessment skills as children navigate physical height and terrain.
Throwing & Catching (Balls & Bean Bags): Improves visual tracking, bilateral coordination, timing, and upper-body motor planning.
Peer Interactions: Unstructured outdoor play fosters essential social skills like negotiation, turn-taking, team-building, and conflict resolution.
The Key Benefits of Outdoor Play
Spatial & Body Awareness: Kids discover how their bodies move through space (proprioception), strengthening balance and agility.
Problem-Solving & Resilience: Trying a steeper climb or catching a tricky throw teaches persistence and physical confidence.
Social Connections: Shared physical games help children practice empathy, communication, and inclusive play naturally.
Step outside, let them run, and watch them learn! ☀️
Parent Resources:
NAEYC https://buff.ly/tUWHdGt
Pathways: https://pathways.org/
First5California: https://buff.ly/2gFc1K7

🏃‍♂️Big Movements, Big Brain Work: Why Outdoor Gross Motor Play Matters🌳When young children run, jump, and scramble arou...
09/16/2026

🏃‍♂️Big Movements, Big Brain Work: Why Outdoor Gross Motor Play Matters🌳

When young children run, jump, and scramble around outside, they aren't just burning off energy—they are building the physical, cognitive, and social foundations for life! Gross motor development involves using the large muscles in the arms, legs, and torso, which are essential for everyday balance, coordination, and strength.

What Children Learn Through Outdoor Movement

*Running 🏃 & Jumping : Builds lower-body 💪 power, core stability, and cardiovascular endurance while teaching spatial awareness and body control.
*Climbing:Sharpens balance, hand-eye-foot coordination, and critical risk-assessment skills as children navigate physical height and terrain.
*Throwing & Catching (Balls & Bean Bags): Improves visual tracking, bilateral coordination, timing, and upper-body motor planning.
*Peer Interactions: Unstructured outdoor play fosters essential social skills like negotiation, turn-taking, team-building, and conflict resolution.
The Key Benefits of Outdoor Play
*Spatial & Body Awareness: Kids discover how their bodies move through space (proprioception), strengthening balance and agility.
*Problem-Solving & Resilience:Trying a steeper climb or catching a tricky throw teaches persistence and physical confidence.
*Social Connections:Shared physical games help children practice empathy, communication, and inclusive play naturally.

Step outside, let them run, and watch them learn! ☀️
Parent Resources:
Headstart.Gov https://buff.ly/y5bEkaC
Pathways.org https://pathways.org/
NAEYC https://buff.ly/tUWHdGt

Count on big futures starting small! 🔢✨Our AUSD Early Educational Preschoolers are diving hands-first into math through ...
09/09/2026

Count on big futures starting small! 🔢✨
Our AUSD Early Educational Preschoolers are diving hands-first into math through Counting Collections—and the learning taking place is pure magic! 🧠🎨Whether they are sorting buttons, counting colorful mini-cubes, or organizing collections of shells into rows, our youngest learners aren't just reciting numbers; they are discovering how the world works through hands-on exploration.
Why Early Math Opportunities Matter: Hands-On Foundations: Handling concrete collections helps children master key concepts like one-to-one correspondence (matching one number to one object) and cardinality (understanding that the last number counted represents the whole total).
Sparking Problem-Solving Skills: Organizing items into groups or lines encourages spatial awareness, pattern recognition, and critical thinking.Building Math Confidence Early: When math is introduced as an open-ended, playful routine, children form a positive mathematical identity before ever stepping foot into elementary school.
Math Skills for Life 🚀Early foundational exposure to math isn't just about preparing kids for Kindergarten. Research shows that early math exposure is one of the strongest predictors of long-term academic success. By giving preschoolers the freedom to estimate, count, and explain their strategies today, we are laying the groundwork for real-world logic, financial literacy, and STEM confidence that will follow them for a lifetime. Every button sorted, line arranged, and "Aha!" moment experienced in our preschool classrooms is shaping the thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators of tomorrow! 🌟💬
Parents & Caregivers: What items does your little one love to count at home? Snack crackers? Toy cars? Crayons? Drop your favorite home counting routines in the comments below! 👇
Parent Resources: Center for Family Math https://buff.ly/43Nn3vP
Early Math Counts https://buff.ly/pslXdcf
Zero to Three Early Problem Solvers: A Free STEM Curriculum https://buff.ly/h5afYgm

BIG FEELINGS can be tricky for little learners! 🎨 In our preschool classroom, we use Diane Alber’s A Little SPOT series ...
09/02/2026

BIG FEELINGS can be tricky for little learners! 🎨 In our preschool classroom, we use Diane Alber’s A Little SPOT series to turn invisible emotions into colorful, hands-on concepts children can easily name, understand, and manage.

Why Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Matters in Preschool

Builds Self-Awareness: Naming a feeling is the first step toward managing it.

Fosters Empathy: Recognizing emotional colors in classmates helps children learn to care for others.

Improves Self-Regulation: Gives kids practical tools to calm their bodies before a meltdown happens.

Sets the Foundation for Learning: A child who feels safe, understood, and emotionally balanced is ready to explore, create, and absorb new knowledge.

The Emotion SPOT Color Guide

💛 Yellow: Happiness — Feeling cheerful, excited, and positive.

💙 Blue: Sadness — Feeling down, lonely, or needing comfort.

🔴 Red: Anger — Feeling frustrated, annoyed, or ready to explode.

💚 Green: Peaceful — Feeling calm, relaxed, and focused.

🩶 Gray: Anxiety — Feeling nervous, worried, or unsure.

🧡 Orange: Confidence — Feeling brave, proud, and ready to try new things.

💖 Pink: Love — Feeling cared for, safe, and affectionate.

🌈 Scribble (Multicolor): Tangled — When emotions are mixed up and overwhelming.

Try This at Home
Ask your preschooler today: "Which SPOT are you feeling right now?" Normalizing these conversations at home helps children realize that all feelings are valid—we just need to know how to handle them!
Parent Resources:
Center on Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning https://buff.ly/q8xH8XO
Trying Together : https://buff.ly/WsuHJ6a
Stong Start Early Education: https://buff.ly/RgY4WYH

Big discoveries start small at Longfellow School—sometimes as small as an insect! 🔍🦗🐜🦟🐛🪰🐞🕷️🐝🦋 Our AUSD Early Childhood E...
08/26/2026

Big discoveries start small at Longfellow School—sometimes as small as an insect! 🔍🦗🐜🦟🐛🪰🐞🕷️🐝🦋
Our AUSD Early Childhood Education students have been putting on their scientist hats to explore the fascinating world of insects. From examining tiny wings up close to watching how ants work as a team, our little learners are turning outdoor play into hands-on scientific discovery. 🐜✨
Teaching children to observe insects with curiosity rather than fear builds foundational STEM skills and fosters a deep respect for nature. When young learners discover how vital every creature is to our environment, they begin building a lifelong habit of environmental stewardship and empathy. 🌿🌍
Learning Resource- Pest World for Kids https://buff.ly/VDN0Zdu

What was your child’s favorite nature discovery this week? Tell us in the comments! 👇


🌟 Nurturing Hearts💓 & Minds in AUSD Early Childhood! 🌟Our youngest learners across AUSD are diving into Social-Emotional...
08/19/2026

🌟 Nurturing Hearts💓 & Minds in AUSD Early Childhood! 🌟Our youngest learners across AUSD are diving into Social-Emotional Understanding and Development (SEUD)! In our classrooms, children are practicing how to recognize big feelings 😡☺️😔😢 , express their needs, cooperate with peers, and build meaningful relationships.
How SEUD Supports Overall Development: Developing social-emotional skills early in life creates a strong foundation for growth in every area.💪
Academic Readiness: Children who learn to manage frustration and direct their focus are better equipped to master language, math, and critical thinking skills.
Health & Brain Development: Learning self-regulation and calming strategies reduces stress, encouraging healthy physical and cognitive growth.
Social Confidence: Understanding emotions fosters empathy, making it easier for children to form lasting friendships and navigate conflicts peacefully ✌️ .
Want to support your child’s emotional journey at home? Explore these two parent-friendly resources:
Sesame Street in Communities https://buff.ly/w5gSMwn (Social-Emotional Skills) Interactive videos, games, and printable family guides that help kids practice naming feelings, calming down, and showing kindness.
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) https://buff.ly/EVeqE3t Practical tip sheets and modules in English and Spanish offered through Vanderbilt University, designed to guide parents through routines, transitions, and big behaviors. Together, school and home can help our children grow up confident, compassionate, and resilient! 💙

📢 AUSD Preschool Enrollment is Open! Azusa Unified School District is excited to announce continued enrollment for our E...
07/29/2026

📢 AUSD Preschool Enrollment is Open!
Azusa Unified School District is excited to announce continued enrollment for our Early Childhood Preschool Programs! Give your child a strong, engaging foundation for learning in a nurturing, high-quality environment.

🏫 Available Program Options:
*Half-Day Programs: 3-hour morning and afternoon classes available at every Elementary school campus.

*Full-Day Program: Full day / full year preschool class hosted at Longfellow.

📋 Ready to Register?
Spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To learn more or schedule an enrollment appointment, please contact:

AUSD Preschool Enrollment Office: Theresa Ramirez at (626)815-4724

We look forward to welcoming your little learner to the AUSD family!

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