Magic Oak

At Magic Oak, we believe that a partnership between parents and preschool is a powerful force for the wellbeing of the child.

“If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.” – Rachel Carson

Children benefit from preschool in various ways. One of which is the opportunity to make their first friends.

Through play and interaction, they learn to :
✔️Respect others
✔️Be compassionate
✔️Practice negotiation
✔️Cooperate

Additionally, preschool helps in developing essential values like Empathy and Sharing.

As parents, it’s important to remember, our kids have their unique developmental timing.

One of the educators we admire in Magic Oak is Magda Ge**er (Nov. 1, 1910- April 27, 2007).

She was an early childhood educator renowned for her approach that emphasizes on trust, exploration, and emotional security in children.

As a mother of three, she devoted her life to the care of infants and their development.
 
5 Key principles of her Educational Theory

🔹Uninterrupted playtime
🔸Trust in the child’s ability to initiate, explore, and learn independently
🔹Freedom for exploration and interaction with peers
🔸Providing consistency, limits, and expectations to foster discipline
🔹A physically safe, challenging, and emotionally nurturing environment

The experiences children have in the early years are the building blocks for future learning. They benefit from being with peaceful adults who nurture them in a caring way and who model a love for learning.

Our goal is to build a supportive and stimulating
environment where children can learn through play guided by skilled and and caring teachers.

We planted sunflower seeds, we watered, we waited, we observed, we celebrated and we painted 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 .

Magic Oak Dads,
We see you showing up for your children. We see the loving relationship you have with them, and the clear expectations you provide. Your influence is mighty.
Have a Happy Father's Day,
Magic Oak Team

June 11 - 2024, has been declared by the United Nations General Assembly as the first
At Magic Oak, we celebrate this initiative as a milestone for educators who believe in and promote play. Children learn through play. Play fosters creativity, teamwork, mastery, and resiliency... Play is a core element of a healthy childhood. At Magic Oak, we play!

We are very grateful for our 23-24 school year.

“In the end, I am the only one who can give my children a happy mother who loves life”
Janene Wolsey Baadsgaard

Happy Mother’s Day to our wonderful Magic Oak moms!

Thanks Exchange Press for this beautiful quote by Alfie Kohn.

Happy Earth Day!
“Every child needs nature”
Richard Louv - Last Child in the Woods (book)

Family Friday
At Magic Oak we enjoy having our families participate in our preschool. We strive to build a partnership with parents to work toward the wellbeing of our children.

Artsy Thursday
At Magic Oak we see art as an opportunity to be joyful, creative and ingenious.

Work Together Wednesday.
“We are building a house, it needs a door and a bell that sings ding-dong”
At Magic Oak we consider learning to work with others one of the foundations of childhood.

Tasty Tuesday
At Magic Oak, we value meal times as an opportunity to slow down, enjoy the company of others and learn about health.

Enthusiastic and hopeful ☁️ teachers!

Magic Oak is happy to join NAEYC in celebrating the Week of the Young Child.

The gifts of each child…

Today, we had our Spring Fest with sensory and process art experiences. At Magic Oak, we like to nurture the creative process; exploration, experimentation, and self-expression.
Have a Safe Spring Break!

Thank you! 🦒
Storybooks enrich children’s imagination, nurture their language and help them learn about others with understanding and empathy.

Happy Lunar New Year