Newmeadow

Newmeadow Newmeadow is an integrated preschool whose mission is to transform the lives of children, including Program sites in Clifton Park and Fort Edward, NY.

Newmeadow is an integrated preschool whose mission is to transform the lives of children, including those with autism and other special needs, and to prepare them for learning and life. (518) 899-9235

Room 12 Clifton Park along with all other classrooms at BOTH sites participated in the Dance-a-Thon this past Friday!! T...
08/17/2026

Room 12 Clifton Park along with all other classrooms at BOTH sites participated in the Dance-a-Thon this past Friday!! They danced until they couldn't dance any longer then they enjoyed a popsicle!! Thank you to all who donated, we truly appreciate your efforts in helping us create this amazing program for your kiddos!!

In Room 5 Clifton Park, we love strengthening our fine motor skills through hands-on, engaging activities! Whether we’re...
08/12/2026

In Room 5 Clifton Park, we love strengthening our fine motor skills through hands-on, engaging activities! Whether we’re exploring sensory bins, completing puzzles, creating with dot paint, or practicing on the whiteboard with dry-erase markers and erasers, every activity helps build the small muscles in our hands and fingers. These experiences support important skills like writing, cutting, dressing independently, and using classroom tools, all while having fun and learning through play!

Room 4 CP learned all about Ocean animals! Here are some ocean animal crafts created by the Room 4 students.
08/04/2026

Room 4 CP learned all about Ocean animals! Here are some ocean animal crafts created by the Room 4 students.

Having a Ball this summer Grab a beach ball and stand or sit across from each other. You can try rolling it back and fo...
07/29/2026

Having a Ball this summer

Grab a beach ball and stand or sit across from each other. You can try rolling it back and forth, toss or even bounce it!
This simple and fun game helps to improve bilateral coordination, motor planning, visual tracking, and balance.

Teaching 3- to 5-year-olds belly breathing gives them a simple, physical way to manage big feelings before they have the...
07/28/2026

Teaching 3- to 5-year-olds belly breathing gives them a simple, physical way to manage big feelings before they have the words or self-control to explain them.

It can help children:
Calm their bodies: Slow diaphragmatic breathing can reduce the body's stress response and promote relaxation.
Handle strong emotions: It provides something concrete to do when they feel angry, anxious, frustrated, or overwhelmed.
Develop self-regulation: With practice, children learn that they can influence how their bodies feel.
Recognize body signals: Watching their belly rise and fall builds awareness of breathing, tension, and calm.
Pause before reacting: Breathing creates a brief space between an emotion and an impulsive response.
Build a lifelong coping skill: Regular practice while calm makes the technique easier to use during stressful moments.

Raising Children Network Sesame Workshop
For preschoolers, make it playful: have them lie down with a stuffed animal on their belly and slowly make it rise while breathing in and fall while breathing out. Keep practice short, avoid forcing long breath-holds, and teach it during calm moments - not only during meltdowns. PBS KIDS
Check out the Link we use in class!
https://youtu.be/RiMb2Bw4Ae8?si=LVnI52uRhOj4tDtH

Room 1 Clifton Park kids have been loving music time this summer! This week they learned about boats and all the differ...
07/28/2026

Room 1 Clifton Park kids have been loving music time this summer! This week they learned about boats and all the different parts. The kids loved singing "Row, Row, Row your Boat" and "5 Green and Speckled Frogs." Using frogs as manipulatives and a stretchy rainbow rope is very reinforcing for each and every one of them. 🙂

Room 2 in Clifton Park has been having a blast this week with our camping activities. Our class really enjoyed decoratin...
07/27/2026

Room 2 in Clifton Park has been having a blast this week with our camping activities. Our class really enjoyed decorating guitars and pretending to play them around the campfire. We discussed what else you could do on a camping trip, as well as what supplies you would need to take with you! Happy camping!

The past two weeks, Fort Edward speech therapists have been holding Language Groups once a week in each classroom. The ...
07/27/2026

The past two weeks, Fort Edward speech therapists have been holding Language Groups once a week in each classroom. The theme for the classrooms is "Treasure Island". Speech groups have enjoyed singing, moving and playing games. The picture below shows some of the materials we used. Concepts targeted include; following directions, turn taking, name recognition, making choices, new vocabulary, concepts (up/down, fast/slow) and motor imitation. Pragmatic skills including communicating with peers and requesting objects. We also used voice output switches and Augmentative Communication. All the classrooms are enjoying these large group activities!

07/21/2026

**A Monthly Review of Newmeadow**
When asked "What could we do to improve your experience here at Newmeadow?"

“Honestly your staff and team do so much for my son and have helped in in the past year idk what u could do better because u have helped us so much” -Jesse brown

If you also have a review of Newmeadow that you would like to share, please send it to Melissa Reed @ [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!!

Well, would you look at that?! We're already back in action and so are the teachers! Take a look at these creative board...
07/14/2026

Well, would you look at that?! We're already back in action and so are the teachers! Take a look at these creative boards, can you tell everyone is ready to celebrate summer together?!

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23 Sitterly Road
Clifton Park, NY
12065

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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