Winfree Memorial Preschool

Pencil grip begins long before picking up a pencil! Here is what you should know about the development of grasp: https://www.theottoolbox.com/pencil-grasp-development/

Save the date! Meet the Teacher days are August 22-23. Look for the email invitation!

Monday -Thursday 9:30-12:30

Playground days are cancelled Monday July 22 due to VBS!

Heavy work is activity that requires effort from our muscles and these tasks usually involve activation of the muscles and joints of the body through the proprioceptive system by movements such as pushing, pulling or lifting. The movement activities create resistance input to the muscles and this feedback is ultimately what calms and regulates the sensory system.

The sensory system that is activated during heavy work activities is called the proprioceptive system. The proprioceptive system receives messages when the muscles move to do work. These messages flow back and forth to the brain. The brain decides how much force a muscle should use based on the task at hand.

Read more:
https://www.theottoolbox.com/heavy-work-activities/

Did you know that bringing a little danger back to the playground can be a game-changer for your child's development?
https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-01-vestibular-system-bring-back-playground-equipment-with-a-little-danger/

Our Nationally accredited weekday preschool has a few openings in our four year old classrooms. Please call or email for information.

Join us Monday for playground days! 10:00-12 noon
Bring a friend! The preschool will be open for restroom and water breaks!

Looking forward to working with The Speech Path this school year!
Thank you for your continued support!

“As children develop and grow, so does their way of playing. Let’s take a brief look at how play develops and changes over time for children. Margaret Parten outlined the six stages of social play and it starts at birth.”
https://www.encourageplay.com/open-ended-play/

Get outside!

Hi Families
Currently the Preschool phone lines are down. If you need us please email!
Thank you

Welcome to our new Interim Preaching Pastor, Dr. Mike Clingenpeel!

Join us for playground days tomorrow! 10:00 12 noon. Bring a friend! The school will be open for restrooms and to fill your water bottles.

Reminder: Enrollment paperwork must be turned in by August 1st.

Happy July Fourth! 🇺🇸

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Kids Play Tricks

Join us Monday July 1st for Winfree Preschool playground days from 10:00-12 noon! Bring a friend! The school will be open for restroom and water refill!

VBS is coming up soon and we need YOU! Sign up to help volunteer at Winfree's 2024 VBS using the QR code! It will take place July 22 - 26.

Crunchy Mama ❤️

Sensory seekers love all the movement, busy environments, noises, and scents! Do any of these things sound familiar? Occupational therapy providers can help develop strategies to support sensory seekers by creating sensory diets, which provide sensory input.
🎉WHAT is a Sensory Diet: https://www.theottoolbox.com/what-is-sensory-diet/

🧰WHY use a Sensory Diet: https://www.theottoolbox.com/goals-of-sensory-diet

🔦HOW to create a sensory diet: https://www.theottoolbox.com/how-to-create-sensory-diet

🏵Sensory Diets for adults: https://www.theottoolbox.com/sensory-diets-for-adults/

⚖️Creating a Sensory Diet on a Budget: https://www.theottoolbox.com/sensory-room-on-a-budget/

🪂Turning Sensory Tools into a Sensory Lifestyle: https://www.theottoolbox.com/the-sensory-lifestyle-handbook/

Did you know that Winfree Church has two types of services? Join us this Sunday at 9:40am for our traditional service or at 11:00am for our contemporary service!