
Do we really mean it when we say we play outside in all kinds of weather? Yep, and today was one of those days we had to prove it!
Fiddlesticks is a play-based mixed-age preschool emphasizing the arts and natural living in an allergy-friendly environment.
We are located in South Riding, Virginia and strive to provide an environment that nourishes the senses and spirits of young children through quality natural materials. We are a Music Together preschool–2 semesters with take home materials included in tuition– and the fall song collection is Bongos! Classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9AM – 12PM. Daily snacks emphasize organic and/o
Operating as usual
Do we really mean it when we say we play outside in all kinds of weather? Yep, and today was one of those days we had to prove it!
Free Range Learning
Look what's on its way for our fall unit!
http://www.amazon.com/Plan-Toys-0714700-PlanToys-Barn/dp/B001E87B0O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345837648&sr=8-1&keywords=plan+toys+barn
amazon.com A two-storey gambrel-roofed barn with convenient sides for easy access to the interior and hayloft. The Barn includes removable ladder, a grain sack, 2 hay bales, 3 adjustable fences and a tool set. The hay can be hoisted into the barn by a pulley and pallet. Playtime Ideas:
I'm excited about the sixteen new books just ordered for the fall curriculum--harvest time! Beatrice's goat makes me especially happy. :) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0689869908/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
amazon.com More than anything, Beatrice longs to be a schoolgirl. But in her small African village, only children who can afford uniforms and books can go to school. Beatrice knows that with six children to care for, her family is much too poor. But then Beatrice receives a wonderful gift from some peop...
Man, that went quick! We received teeny, tiny caterpillars a week ago, watched them grow rapidly last week, and this morning they'd all crawled to the top to begin their transformation. This afternoon, one is already changing.
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Open House tomorrow at 9:15 with Music Together at 9:45. Send me a message if you'd like to attend and I'll send our address.
Our new photo gallery: https://fiddlestickspreschool.wordpress.com/photo-gallery-2/
Enrollment information is available on the website for 2012-2013. http://fiddlestickspreschool.com/
fiddlestickspreschool.com A mixed-age preschool emphasizing the arts and natural living in an allergy-friendly environment.
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New recipe! Minus8, no refined sugar, and delicious!
fiddlestickspreschool.com 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed 1 cup raisins 1/2 light olive oil 3/4 cup Really Raw honey 2 cups shredded carrots 1 large apple, peeled, cored and shredded 1 cup brown...
Thursday, September 15, 2011
After a little Itsy Bitsy Yoga and before our closing song, I tell a story each day. It stays the same for about 3 weeks before a new story is introduced. I just finished the props for our first story and they will enhance the telling, and be a springboard for imaginative play.
September 8, 2011
http://fiddlestickspreschool.com/2011/09/07/minus8-granola-bars-ii-minus-coconut-and-potato/ Tomorrow's snack recipe--a successful switch.
fiddlestickspreschool.com My original Minus8 Granola bars have two ingredients one of this year's little bears will do better without--coconut oil and potato starch--so tonight I revamped them for tomorrow's snack. I must s...
One spot left! If you're looking for a play-based allergy-friendly preschool, here we are!
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I added two new recipes! Minus8 Pancakes and Minus8 Granola Bars!
http://fiddlestickspreschool.com/recipes/
fiddlestickspreschool.com Measure dry ingredients into a bowl and toss with a fork. A fussy cook would tell you to mix your wet ingredients separately, but I never do and they come out fine so why do the extra work? The coconut milk seems to be what makes these pancakes nice and fluffy, so sub at your own risk! Add wet ingre
It's official! Fiddlesticks is a Music Together Preschool and the fall song collection is Bongos. I'm still enrolling for the fall--natural minded, allergy friendly, and arts-oriented.
Fiddlesticks is a mixed-age preschool emphasizing the arts and natural living in an allergy-friendly environment. We are located in South Riding, Virginia and strive to provide an environment that nourishes the senses and spirits of young children through quality natural materials. Our application to be a Music Together Preschool is pending and will be in place for the new school year in September of 2011.
May 1, 2011
Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
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