Mountain View Parent Nursery School

As Bev Bos famously said: 'If it hasn't been in the hand and the body, it can't be in the brain.' 🤲 Childhood is about experience and exploration. Let's get messy and learn!

A child’s play is a creative reworking of their world! 🌍 Play allows children to process their impressions and experiences. Encouraging imaginative play helps them build social-emotional skills and cognitive flexibility.

Creativity is all about the journey, not the destination! 🎨 When your child shows you their art, ask them to 'Tell me about it' rather than guessing what it is. Encourage spontaneous play with open-ended materials and watch their imagination soar.

Want a peek into your child's brilliant mind? 🧠 Try asking open-ended questions! Instead of 'Yes' or 'No' queries, try: 'Tell me about how you did that' or 'What do you think the problem is?' These questions give children the space to think, learn, and grow.

Why head outside? Nature builds confidence, promotes creativity, and helps reduce stress in our little ones. 🌲 It's a unique environment that inspires a sense of wonder unlike any other!

Did you know that apologizing to your child is one of the most powerful ways to model accountability? Small gestures like apologizing for our own mistakes teach children empathy and respect. Modeling the behavior we want to see is where true guidance begins.

Empower your child with a visual routine chart! 🖼️ Take photos of them doing their daily tasks and let the chart guide their day. Skipping the rewards and focusing on their feeling of capability builds true, lasting independence.

As parents, our first instinct is often to fix every problem for our kids. But sometimes, the best gift is simply to listen! 👂 When we practice 'Active Listening' without judgment or immediate solutions, we show them their feelings matter and build their confidence to solve problems on their own. Give it a try today! ❤️

Spring is in the air, and nature is our best classroom! 🌸 From planting a garden in eggshells to searching for 'smooth' and 'prickly' things on a walk, there’s so much to explore. Grab some bubbles and sidewalk chalk and head outside to find some magic! ☀️

Our ultimate goal isn't just to prepare children for kindergarten; it's to spark a Lifetime Love of Learning.

We nurture our children's natural curiosity by creating an environment where questions are encouraged, and discoveries are celebrated every day. By making these first school experiences so positive and engaging, we're laying the foundation for a future of joyful, curious exploration.

💬 What is your child endlessly curious about right now?