Class of Kindergarten is finding ways to get the families into the classroom—even if it is virtual. Today was a parent mystery guest reader! Thank you Mrs. Dedanato for reading to the children, it made their day.
#klaschoolsofnaperville #parentsaspartners #reggioemilia #kindergarten #mysteryreader #bestfamiliesever❤️
Today marks one year since our school first opened! Thank you to all of our families that have helped make so many memories with us and here is to many more years to come! #klaschoolsofnaperville #oneyearanniversary #bestpreschool #napervillearea #reggioemiliainspired
Here at KLA Schools, we believe all children are natural born scientists with the capability of computational thinking. Technology can change the way children think, what they learn, and how they collaborate with their peers and adults.
Call us today and find out how our very own Innovative Computing enrichment prepares children for the digital age! 💻
#klaschoolsplainfield #klaschoolsnaperville #Earlychildhoodeducation #InnovativeComputing #visualprogramming #problemsolving #criticalthinking #confidence #reggioemiliaapproach #bestintheworld #digitalage #betterprepared
Happy Monday! Our kindergartners continued discussing the topic of "families" by making family clay creations! #klaschoolsofnaperville #claycreations #earlychildhoodeducation #clayart
Through relationships, children discover who they are and learn to understand others.
Learn how you can help your children develop strong relationships with the people in their lives.
#klaschoolsnaperville #klaschoolsplainfield #relationships #empathy #childdevelopment
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Helping Your Child Build Healthy Relationships
Today class of the two’s read a favorite book with Ms. Deya it was in Spanish! They are learning the different parts of the body.
We are thrilled to announce our play spaces are officially certified by Nature Explore! This shows our school’s dedication to extending learning to the outdoors and appreciating our natural world. Nature Explore mentioned that we had done an exceptionally great job at putting together spaces that exemplify their mission. Way to go KLA team!
#naperville #bestpreschool #reggioemilia #natureexplore #creatingbeautifulspaces #outdoorclassroom #engagedchidren
Class of the 2’s B is doing an excellent job with wearing their masks. The group is also lining up nicely to go outside for some outdoor time! Way to go 2’s!
#naperville #bestpreschool #reggioemilia #classof2b #maskwearing #covidprevention #perfectline #littlelearners
Bronaugh is tucking in her baby very carefully for bed time. Role playing helps young children express their personalities and use their imaginations.
#naperville #bestpreschool #classof2a #reggioemilia #benefitsofroleplaying #developingpersonalities
The Kindergarten class is hard at work today! They are learning to form letters from clay, doing math problem, building cities, and studying punctuation use. So many engaged learners!
#naperville #bestpreschool #reggioemilia #provocationsabound #kindergartenclass #highlyengagedlearners #exploringinterests
Happy Monday! The class of the 3s decided to start their morning with puzzles! Puzzles help children learn problem solving skills while strengthening their fine motor and hand-eye coordination skills. 🧩 #puzzles #earlychildhoodeducation #klaschoolsofnaperville #finemotoractivities
Have you ever looked at the night sky and wondered, "What else is out there?" Here are some fun ways to teach your child about space. #klaschoolsnaperville #klaschoolsplainfield #outerspace #universe
Nora is doing an art experience in the baby Nido room. Art education is an integral part of an early childhood program.
#naperville #bestprescool #klaschools #reggioemiliaapproach #arteducation #highimageofthechild
Daniella is examining her specimens very carefully. Science is fun when you get to see bugs up close!
#naperville #bestpreschool #scienceeducation #followingchildrensinterests #Reggioemilia
These days, families are under more pressure than ever to juggle careers, family, health concerns, and their personal wellbeing. With that in mind, here are some quick school-night dinners to help you save time while still providing a nutritious meal. #klaschoolsnaperville #klaschoolsplainfield
#bestpreschool #quickrecipes
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Quick School-Night Dinners
What’s going to work? Teamwork! Class of the 2’s B know how to work as a team. Way to go 2’s!
#naperville #bestpreschool #reggioemiliainspired #teamwork #2b #lendingahelpinghand #buildingfriendships
Class of the two’s B discovered a wonderful thing, two bird’s nests!
#naperville #bestpreschool #outdoorexploreclassroom #hiddentreasures #wondersofnature
Happy Monday! School was closed today, but our teachers had the opportunity to train in their classrooms virtually for professional development! “Life as a teacher begins the day you realize that you are always a learner.” 📚 #klaschoolsofnaperville #professionaldevelopment #bestschool #alwayslearningalwaysgrowing
Halloween is a fun time for most children, and your child may be feeling disappointed that they can’t do things the usual way. Talk to your child and listen to their feelings, and assure them that this is only temporary. #klaschoolsnaperville #halloween #halloweenideas #ReggioEmiliaApproach
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At-Home Halloween Ideas
Class of the Kindergarten is hard at work. They are honing their fine motor skills, painting trees, and making 3D shapes.
#naperville #bestpreschool #classofthekindergarten #handsonlearning #richprovocations
Class of the four’s is enjoying their virtual martial arts class. This is a great way to move our bodies and improve coordination.
#naperville #bestpreschool #reggioemiliaapproach #martialarts #enrichments
If we could all see the world though the eyes of a child, we would see the magic in everything! Here at KLA Schools of Naperville, we provide endless opportunities for our students to document their learning process while exploring with digital art. 📷
Call us today and find out how your child can see the magic in every opportunity we have to offer! Now enrolling infants through Remote Learning for School Age!
#klaschoolsnaperville #bestpreschool #reggioemiliainspired #digitalart #endlessopportunities
Happy Monday! Our friends in the Kindergarten classroom were so excited to see the snow falling this morning! This prompted them to document the snowfall in their journals! #klaschoolsofnaperville #letitsnow #earlychildhoodeducation #documentation
Don't forget to RSVP for our annual Halloween Costume Parade! #klaschoolsofnaperville #halloween2020 #bestpreschool #parentsaspartners #familyfunevent
The Nido classroom was exploring loose parts this morning. Loose parts are an important part of the Reggio Emilia classroom. Loose parts can be simple things like natural and recyclable materials for the children to explore, create, and build fine motor skills.
Happy Monday! Today in the Baby Nido classroom, our littlest friends explored pumpkin seeds! They were able to feel the squishy, slimy texture of the seeds in a bag while using their fine motor skills to move the seeds around. #klaschoolsofnaperville #babynido #sensoryplay #earlychildhoodeducation
It’s important to set aside a little bit of time for self-care even when you feel like you don’t have a single second to devote to yourself. While there are many different self-care strategies for parents, it’s important to experiment with them to figure out which strategies work best for you. #klaschoolofnaperville #selfcare
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Self-Care Tips for Parents
Class of the Nidos right before their debut during today’s Halloween Parade. #klaschoolsofnaperville #toddlers #halloween
Happy Halloween! 🎃 Halloween looks a little different this year, but that doesn’t stop our KLA friends from having a parking lot parade! The classrooms also celebrated Halloween with fun Fall activities, dancing, and stories! 👻 #Halloweenparade #earlychildhoodeducation #funfriday #costumes #klaschoolofnaperville
KLA had a pumpkin 🎃 carving contest! Can you help us select the best pumpkins? Everyone gets a prize for participating!
#naperville #bestpreschool #funfallexperiences #halloween #prettypumpkins
The Nidos discovered how much fun pom-poms and recyclable materials can be today. The possibilities are endless.
#naperville #bestpreschool #looseparts #engagedlittlelearners
“No act of a kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” - Aesop
Building friendships and lending a helping hand are just some of the great values your child will learn by attending KLA Schools. Call us today at 630.448.2552 and hear how you can invest in your child’s future! ☎️
#klaschoolsnaperville #kindness #friendships #corevalues #buildingfuturecitizens #foundation #bestpreschool
On behalf of everyone here at KLA Schools of Naperville, thank you to all of the Veterans that have served or are currently serving our country! 🇺🇸
#klaschoolsnaperville #veteransday #gratitude #thankful
“Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star!“ ⭐️
Using a cardboard box, ribbons, and some lights, our Baby Nido classroom was able to enjoy a sensory experience that correlates to stars in the night sky!
#klaschoolsnaperville #babynido #sensoryplay #lightexplorations #twinkletwinklelittlestar #earlychildhoodeducation
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Building an Emotionally Healthy Family
Happy Monday! Today the Kindergarten class started talking about mail carriers! They were excited to learn about the post office! During journal time, they drew pictures of the new vocabulary words learned: mailbox, post office, mail truck, stamps, air mail. #klaschoolsofnaperville #newvocabulary #journaling #earlychildhoodeducation
Having your child’s grandparent babysit is an ideal way to strengthen the child-grandparent relationship. These tips can help ensure that the babysitting process runs smoothly. #klaschoolsnaperville #relationships
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Grandparents and Babysitting
Class of the 2’s B are intently listening to Ms. Cristina during assembly today. She is teaching them a new song to sing for the Thanksgiving celebration next week!
#naperville #bestpreschool #reggioemilia #assembly #goodlisteners #2b #thanksgivingcelebration
Today in the Kindergarten class the children are working on some sight words with stamp letters. They are also helping each other find the needed stamps.
#naperville #bestpreschool #reggioemilia #kindergarten #sightwordfun #collaboration
The 2’s A classroom is learning about how things grow and how to care for the classroom plants. They look forward to watering and like to do it as much as possible!
#naperville #bestpreschool #reggioemilia #caringforlivingthings
The children are beyond excited about Thanksgiving. There are lots of great learning experiences and fun centered around the holiday coming up. We are thankful for all our children and families!
#naperville #bestpreschool #reggioemiliaapproach #thanksgivingfun #thankfulgratefulblessed
The Nidos are Thankful for their friends and families this year. They enjoyed having their families join the classroom feast via zoom today 🦃🦃🦃
We are so thankful for all of our families! #klaschoolsplainfield #klaschoolsnaperville #reggioemiliaapproach #reggioinspired #reggioemilia #thanksgiving
The kindergarten class held their Thanksgiving celebration on Zoom this morning! Each student took turns at the podium and read what they were thankful for. After, they sang a fun Thanksgiving song followed by the Turkey Pokey! They all did a wonderful job! 🦃 #klaschoolsofnaperville #thankful #thanksgivingcelebration #kindergartenfun
Happy Monday! Today, the 4sA and 2sA/B classrooms held their Thanksgiving celebrations on Zoom! The 4sA classroom put on a play about sailing on the Mayflower and having a feast for Thanksgiving. While our friends in the 2’s classrooms sang fun songs and made an art project! #klaschoolsofnaperville #earlychildhoodeducation #thanksgivingfun #virtualcelebrations
Tucking in your baby is a very important part of the day. Kaira takes this responsibility seriously and does an excellent job soothing her baby with pats.
#naperville #bestpreschool #reggioemilia #babycare #seriousresponsibility #roleplay
Raj is having a ball in baby nido today, but he took a moment for a selfie for you all ❤️❤️❤️
Are you looking for a new way of teaching, one that will give you the opportunity to make a lasting impact of our future generations?
Here at KLA Schools, our team of educators believe their students possess endless potential with a wide range of educational opportunities that encourage self-expression, logical thinking, and problem solving. Through our style of teaching, we can discover which areas are best suitable for each individual student.
KLA Schools of Naperville is seeking passionate and dedicated educators who desire to be appreciated and truly cared for as they build a secure future for themselves! 👩🏻🏫
Click here to see our current job openings: https://www.klaschoolsnaperville.com/careers/
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Happy Monday! The kindergarten class is working hard on their writing skills and math skills this morning! Dominic and Taara were so excited to show off all of the sentences that they wrote! #klaschoolsofnaperville #kindergartenfun #writingsentences #mathwithdominoes #earlychildhoodeducation
Adjusting to a new move is difficult for a child, but you can help make the transition more comfortable with these tips. #transitions #bestpreschool #klaschoolsnaperville
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Moving? How to Help Your Child Adjust
KLA Schools of Naperville is starting a new tradition this year. We are decorating our “tree of hope”. Each ornament has a corresponding wish for the New Year ❣️
#naperville#bestpreschool#treeofhope#
Wishesforthenewyear#reflection
The class of the 4s were hard at work this Monday morning working on their literacy, math, and fine motor skills! #sightwords #mathfun #lacingskills #klaschoolsofnaperville #earlychildhoodeducation
Moving your baby to his/her room can be a stressful time for parents and children alike. With these four tips for transitioning your nursery, your toddler will have a fun and safe environment to play and learn. #transition #change #preschoolers #klaschoolsnaperville
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How to Transition Your Nursery
Verde is GREEN! 💚
Did you know one of our unique benefits is our Spanish Enrichment Program that starts as young as our infants?
Children that learn a second language have proven to show stronger problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Are you ready to start your child’s future with our program? Call us today to schedule a virtual tour! 📞
#klaschoolsnaperville #enrichments #spanishlanguage #bilangualkids #bestpreschool #reggioinspired #wholechilddevelopment
Happy Friday! The class of the 4s were busy this morning working on their cutting ✂️skills, writing ✍️ skills, and shape ▫️recognition skills! This class is full of hardworking students! #klaschoolsofnaperville #fridayfun #earlychildhoodeducation #prekindergarten
The holiday season is a time for tasty treats, fun family activities, and gorgeous crafts. These craft ideas are fun, festive, and a safe way to celebrate.
#klaschoolsplainfield #reggioinspired #klaschoolsnaperville
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Holiday Crafts for Preschoolers
Who doesn’t love a bubbly science experiment?! Our kindergartners took part in creating a bubbly volcano this morning! Each student took turns pouring in the vinegar, baking soda, and food coloring! 🌋 #klaschoolsofnaperville #science #bubblyvolcano #kindergarten
Class of the fours is studying animal habitats as their project. They are talking about the Arctic and Ms. Meg and Ms. Karima have brought it to life in the classroom!
#naperville#bestpreschool#reggioemilia#richprovocation#projectwork#arctichabitat
KLA Schools of Naperville is starting a new tradition this year. We are decorating our “tree of hope”. Each ornament has a corresponding wish for the New Year ❣️
#naperville#bestpreschool#treeofhope#
Wishesforthenewyear#reflection
The class of the 4s were hard at work this Monday morning working on their literacy, math, and fine motor skills! #sightwords #mathfun #lacingskills #klaschoolsofnaperville #earlychildhoodeducation
Class of the threes were practicing this morning for the big holiday performance. They did a wonderful job, as did all our kiddos!
#naperville #bestpreschool #holidayfun #musiceducation #thethreesrock
Giving children chores is good for kids because it allows them to be proactive and to learn what it means to take responsibility. With these tips, your child will feel more self-sufficient and develop a sense of pride. #klaschoolsnaperville #choresforkids #Responsibility #klaschoolsplainfield
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Making Chores Fun for Children
Where there is light, there is a shadow! Students in our Class of the 4s explored using their fine motor control as they traced the shadow of an attic animal.
#klaschoolsnaperville #lightsandshadows #bestpreschool #endlessopportunities
Happy Monday! Today in Baby Nido, our tiniest friends explored wrapping paper! They had so much fun feeling the smooth texture of the wrapping paper and of course enjoyed tearing it apart! Some of our friends decided to crawl through the wrapping paper too! 🎁 #klaschoolsofnaperville #sensoryfun #babynido #holidayseason
Happy Friday! The class of the 4s were busy this morning working on their cutting ✂️skills, writing ✍️ skills, and shape ▫️recognition skills! This class is full of hardworking students! #klaschoolsofnaperville #fridayfun #earlychildhoodeducation #prekindergarten
The holiday season is a time for tasty treats, fun family activities, and gorgeous crafts. These craft ideas are fun, festive, and a safe way to celebrate.
#klaschoolsplainfield #reggioinspired #klaschoolsnaperville
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Holiday Crafts for Preschoolers
Raj and Mia are enthralled with our new jellyfish light. The colors and movement have captivated their attention.
#naperville #bestpreschool #babynido #firstencounters #reggioemiliaapproach #klakids
Our School-Age friends took a break from remote learning, and built an awesome gingerbread train this morning! #holidayfun #schoolage #earlychildhoodeducation #klaschoolsofnaperville #happyholidays
Another great moment captured at our virtual holiday program this past week. Class of the fours you rock!
#naperville #bestpreschool #zoomperformance #classofthefours #nailedit
Class of the threes were practicing this morning for the big holiday performance. They did a wonderful job, as did all our kiddos!
#naperville #bestpreschool #holidayfun #musiceducation #thethreesrock
Giving children chores is good for kids because it allows them to be proactive and to learn what it means to take responsibility. With these tips, your child will feel more self-sufficient and develop a sense of pride. #klaschoolsnaperville #choresforkids #Responsibility #klaschoolsplainfield
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Making Chores Fun for Children
Where there is light, there is a shadow! Students in our Class of the 4s explored using their fine motor control as they traced the shadow of an attic animal.
#klaschoolsnaperville #lightsandshadows #bestpreschool #endlessopportunities
Today our teachers met virtually for Professional Development and participated in a Self-Care training with Susan Mzarek. In addition, the team met and shared their documentation with one another.
#klaschoolsnaperville #professionaldevelopment #reggioinspired #educatorsofinstagram
Mazen and Nora from the Nido classroom are engaged in a game of peek-a-boo. They are clearly enjoying themselves and learning about object permanence.
#naperville #bestpreschool #reggioemilia #nidos #buildingfriendships #learningisfun
Providing children with the opportunity to explore with lights is an excellent way to support their critical thinking skills as well as encouraging their curiosity.
Call us today and schedule a virtual tour to find out how we are here to provide you a program that offers endless opportunities for dynamic learning!
#klaschoolsofnaperville #lightexplorations
#reggioinspired #bestpreschool #endlessopportunities
Happy Monday! Today, our Baby Nido friends explored bubble wrap! Our tiny friends were amazed with the different noises and textures of the bubble wrap. Especially when the bubbles popped! #klaschoolsofnaperville #bubblewrapexploration #babies #sensoryplay
Raj and Mia are enthralled with our new jellyfish light. The colors and movement have captivated their attention.
#naperville #bestpreschool #babynido #firstencounters #reggioemiliaapproach #klakids
Our School-Age friends took a break from remote learning, and built an awesome gingerbread train this morning! #holidayfun #schoolage #earlychildhoodeducation #klaschoolsofnaperville #happyholidays
Nora and Miles are enjoying music time today in class of the Nidos. Music and movement with scarves and instruments stimulates the whole brain.
##bestpreschool #reggioemiliainspired #nidos #musiceducation #rockinggoodtime
Happy Tuesday! Today the Kindergarten students bundled up and enjoyed having “snow” much fun! ❄️
#klaschoolsofnaperville #bestpreschool #privatekindergarten #reggioinspired #snowfun
Having an only child gives you a mature, diligent, and reliable little perfectionist—but it also comes with some challenging parenting moments. Here are our best suggestions for raising an only child. #klaschoolsplainfield #klaschoolsnaperville
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15 Indoor Activity Ideas for an Only Child
Today our teachers met virtually for Professional Development and participated in a Self-Care training with Susan Mzarek. In addition, the team met and shared their documentation with one another.
#klaschoolsnaperville #professionaldevelopment #reggioinspired #educatorsofinstagram
Mazen and Nora from the Nido classroom are engaged in a game of peek-a-boo. They are clearly enjoying themselves and learning about object permanence.
#naperville #bestpreschool #reggioemilia #nidos #buildingfriendships #learningisfun
Providing children with the opportunity to explore with lights is an excellent way to support their critical thinking skills as well as encouraging their curiosity.
Call us today and schedule a virtual tour to find out how we are here to provide you a program that offers endless opportunities for dynamic learning!
#klaschoolsofnaperville #lightexplorations
#reggioinspired #bestpreschool #endlessopportunities
Happy Monday! The kindergarten class were hard at work this morning practicing their sight words and drawing lakes and rivers that they’ve seen within their communities! #kindergarten #klaschoolofnaperville #sightwordpractice #artists
From an early age, children can learn about money and value. With these entertaining and engaging ideas, your child will soon become more familiar with concepts of money and value. #klaschoolsplainfield #klaschoolsnaperville #earlychildhoodeducation
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Fun Ways to Teach Your Child About Money
Happy one year anniversary to our Nido teacher Ms. Maggie! Maggie has been such a wonderful addition to the KLA team. Ms. Maggie has shown to be a dedicated, caring, kind, and passionate teacher. We look forward to many more years with you here at KLA! ❤️ #oneyearanniversary #dedicatedteachersrock #klaschoolsofnaperville #bestteachers
“Do you want to build a snowman?” ⛄️
Students from our 2sB classroom worked together and made themselves a snowman while enjoying their time outdoors!
#klaschoolsofnaperville #outdoorfun #bestpreschool #snowmuchfun #reggioemiliainspired #teamwork #corevalues #buildingfriends
Nora and Miles are enjoying music time today in class of the Nidos. Music and movement with scarves and instruments stimulates the whole brain.
##bestpreschool #reggioemiliainspired #nidos #musiceducation #rockinggoodtime
Happy Tuesday! Today the Kindergarten students bundled up and enjoyed having “snow” much fun! ❄️
#klaschoolsofnaperville #bestpreschool #privatekindergarten #reggioinspired #snowfun
Happy Monday! Today we were closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but our teachers were hard at work holding parent-teacher conferences virtually this morning. After, we participated in a training with Dr. Jen Consilio on how to incorporate mindfulness, gratitude, and strengths into the classroom and our lives. #klaschoolsofnaperville #professionaldevelopment #dedicatedteachers #mindfulnessmatters
Happy Friday! This morning, the class of the 4s were hard at work constructing animals for their classroom rainforest habitat! Toucans, lizards, frogs, and monkeys were among some of the animals made. 🦜🦎 #klaschoolofnaperville #habitatproject #animalcreations #fridayfun #earlychildhoodeducation
The kindergarten class has much rich documentation of their learning experiences so far this year. Wall documentation is a key component of a Reggio Emilia inspired classroom.
Learning to care for something, even a plant, encourages our students to strengthen their core values.
Students in our 2sA classroom take turns watering their plant throughout the week, which is a great introduction to our gardening project that will start in a few months. 🌱
#klaschoolsnaperville #corevalues #gardeningwithkids #patience
Happy Monday! The kindergarten class were hard at work this morning practicing their sight words and drawing lakes and rivers that they’ve seen within their communities! #kindergarten #klaschoolofnaperville #sightwordpractice #artists
From an early age, children can learn about money and value. With these entertaining and engaging ideas, your child will soon become more familiar with concepts of money and value. #klaschoolsplainfield #klaschoolsnaperville #earlychildhoodeducation
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Fun Ways to Teach Your Child About Money
The Nidos were having a blast today taking turns washing the dogs and other animals.
#naperville #bestpreschool #nidos #goodcleanfun #caringforanimals
No matter how old you are, relationships are a crucial part of forming one’s sense of belonging. Are you ready to help shape your child’s future and strengthen their sense of belonging?
Call us today and let us help your child build new relationships! 📞
#klaschoolsnaperville #friendships #relationships #earlychildhood #reggioinspired #investintheirfuture
Books are perfect for a toddler’s curiosity and creativity. With these tips, you can help your toddler foster a lifelong love of reading. #klaschoolsofplainfield #books #reading #klaschoolsofnaperville
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Tips for Reading to Toddlers
Happy Monday! Today we were closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but our teachers were hard at work holding parent-teacher conferences virtually this morning. After, we participated in a training with Dr. Jen Consilio on how to incorporate mindfulness, gratitude, and strengths into the classroom and our lives. #klaschoolsofnaperville #professionaldevelopment #dedicatedteachers #mindfulnessmatters
Happy Friday! This morning, the class of the 4s were hard at work constructing animals for their classroom rainforest habitat! Toucans, lizards, frogs, and monkeys were among some of the animals made. 🦜🦎 #klaschoolofnaperville #habitatproject #animalcreations #fridayfun #earlychildhoodeducation
The kindergarten class has much rich documentation of their learning experiences so far this year. Wall documentation is a key component of a Reggio Emilia inspired classroom.
Our kindergartners have big dreams! They had fun using watercolors to show everyone what they want to be when they grow up! “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt #klaschoolsofnaperville #whenigrowup #futuregoals #kindergarten
Class of the threes had Spanish class today. They learned new vocabulary words by playing Spanish Bingo! Using teaching strategies like these engage the children and they learn so much more!
#naperville #bestpreschool #reggioemiliainspired #Spanishisfun #engagedchildren
Did you know that as children explore with the concept of balancing and building various foundations, they are strengthening their critical thinking skills?
Call us today and find out how you can invest in your child’s future today!
#klaschoolsnaperville #bestpreschool #earlychildhoodeducation #reggioemiliainspired
The first five years of a child’s life are critical to their overall development. #klaschoolsplainfield #klaschoolsnaperville
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The Importance of Early Childhood Education
100 days of Kindergarten! What a great milestone. Way to go KLA class of Kindergarten.
#naperville #bestpreschool #reggioemilia #kindergarten #100days #milestones
Students here at KLA Schools are empowered with a variety of STEM related skills that will provide them with the ability to strengthen their critical thinking and problem solving abilities.
Call us today and find out how we incorporate STEM into our enrichment programs that are offered to all of our students! 📞
#klaschoolsnaperville #bestpreschool #stemuptothechallenge #innovativecomputing #enrichmentprograms #qualityeducation
“Children need encouragement like plants need water.” - Rudolf Dreikurs
Here at KLA Schools of Naperville, we believe in an approach that is equally as strong in children’s social-emotional development as their academics.
#klaschoolsnaperville #reggioinspired #corevalues #socialemotionallearning #wholechild #bestpreschool
Class of the two’s are learning about emotions and today they were making how I feel bags. Learning to identify our emotions helps foster good relationships and communication.
#naperville #bestpreschool #reggioemiliaeducation #classofthetwos #socialemotionallearning
Whether your child is an infant or a preschooler, it’s never too early to introduce them to reading. Early literacy has several important benefits for children that will last them for their whole lives. #klaschoolsplainfield #klaschoolsnaperville
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How Early Reading Helps Children
The 4's classroom had "snow much fun" playing outside this morning! They were excited to take advantage of all the snow that came over the weekend! ❄ #klaschoolsofnaperville #snowfun #winterwonderland #snowseason
Our kindergartners have big dreams! They had fun using watercolors to show everyone what they want to be when they grow up! “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt #klaschoolsofnaperville #whenigrowup #futuregoals #kindergarten
Class of the threes had Spanish class today. They learned new vocabulary words by playing Spanish Bingo! Using teaching strategies like these engage the children and they learn so much more!
#naperville #bestpreschool #reggioemiliainspired #Spanishisfun #engagedchildren
Sienna and Jacob are hard at work practicing writing their friendship sight words. At the same time they are nuturing their friendship. Friendships in early childhood help promote a sense of belongingness and boosts self-esteem.
#naperville #bestpreschool #classofthefours #writingpractice #sightwords #friendshipsblossoming #belongingness
Who knew mirrors were an excellent way for children to explore? Mirrors can help develop their cognitive and physical abilities, while also learning self-awareness!
At KLA Schools of Naperville, every piece of equipment has a purpose. Join us today by calling us at 630.448.2552!
#klaschoolsnaperville #earlychildhoodeducation #reggioinspired #reggioemiliaapproach #bestpreschool
The 4s classroom displayed great teamwork putting together an alphabet puzzle 🧩 this morning! They were very proud to show of their accomplishment! “Alone we are smart. Together we are brilliant.”-Steven Anderson #teamwork #klaschoolsofnaperville #corevaluesmatter #prekfun
There's nothing more refreshing than having a hot meal on a chilly day. Here are a few examples of family-friendly meals that are healthy as well as comforting for cold winter evenings. #klaschoolsnaperville #klaschoolsofplainfield #familyfriendly
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5 Healthy and Comforting Family Meals
Happy Friday! Our littlest friends explored lights and shadows this morning! Exploring lights and shadows enables children to appreciate the wonder of the world around them. It also provides an environment where children can develop their natural curiosity. #klaschoolsofnaperville #lightsandshadows #sensoryfun #reggioinspired
“Children need encouragement like plants need water.” - Rudolf Dreikurs
Here at KLA Schools of Naperville, we believe in an approach that is equally as strong in children’s social-emotional development as their academics.
#klaschoolsnaperville #reggioinspired #corevalues #socialemotionallearning #wholechild #bestpreschool
One of the unique benefits of our program here at KLA Schools, is being able to provide students with real world experiences!
An experience like this provides our students with opportunities to explore a potential career that may one day strike their interest. 🦴
#klaschoolsnaperville #reggioinspired #bestpreschool #futureradiologist #layingfoundationsforthefuture
Happy Monday! Today, we were closed for Professional Development and decided to stay warm in the comfort of our homes while practicing mindfulness and self-care with Dr. Jen Consilio! After, we met as a team with Raquel, our Pedagogical Consultant from Miami, to discuss the proper use of documentation in the classroom! #klaschoolsofnaperville #professionaldevelopment #selfcareeveryday #productiveday #dedicatedteachers
Class of the fours had a great friendship day experience today. Thank you Ms. Karima and Ms. Meg for going above and beyond to make this day extra special for the children.
#naperville #bestpreschool #reggioemiliainspired #friendshipfun #classofthefours #megandkarimarock
Happy Friday and Happy Friendship Party Day! Each classroom participated in a special virtual event to sing songs and share stories with their families this morning! After, our KLA friends had fun passing out goodie bags and taking part in fun party day experiences! #klaschoolsofnaperville #bestpreschool #fridayfun #friendshippartyday
Oh Summer, are you out there? 😎
It may be cold outside, but we’ve got some warm plans brewing! Call us today and find out more about our Summer Camp! 📞 630.448.2552
#klaschoolsnaperville #summercamp #summervibes #bestpreschool #celebratetheoutdoors
Sienna and Jacob are hard at work practicing writing their friendship sight words. At the same time they are nuturing their friendship. Friendships in early childhood help promote a sense of belongingness and boosts self-esteem.
#naperville #bestpreschool #classofthefours #writingpractice #sightwords #friendshipsblossoming #belongingness
Monday mornings are great for dancing with scarves! Our Nido friends had fun waving colorful scarves and ribbons to fun dance music! Some of our friends were feeling silly and “hid” under the scarves! 🎶 #klaschoolsofnaperville #dancingwithscarves #mondayfunday #nidofun
Happy Friday! This morning, the class of the 4s were hard at work drawing various wild animals to continue their discussion on habitats! Giraffes,🦒 elephants, 🐘 tigers, 🐅 and snakes 🐍 were among some of the animals drawn! #klaschoolsofnaperville #prek #animaldrawings #creativityeveryday
Tonight both KLA Schools of Naperville and Plainfield joined together to present information on our private Kindergarten Program.
If you are interested in learning more about the benefits your child could receive through our hands on approach, give us a call today!
#klaschoolsofplainfield #klaschoolsnaperville #kindergarten #reggioinspired #projectstudy
Charlotte and Liam are enjoying looking at books with Ms. Gabby today. Teaching children to love books from a young age promotes early literacy skills.
#naperville #bestpreschool #reggioemiliaapproach #earlyliteracy #littlelearners #booklovers
One of the unique benefits of our program here at KLA Schools, is being able to provide students with real world experiences!
An experience like this provides our students with opportunities to explore a potential career that may one day strike their interest. 🦴
#klaschoolsnaperville #reggioinspired #bestpreschool #futureradiologist #layingfoundationsforthefuture
Happy Monday! Today, we were closed for Professional Development and decided to stay warm in the comfort of our homes while practicing mindfulness and self-care with Dr. Jen Consilio! After, we met as a team with Raquel, our Pedagogical Consultant from Miami, to discuss the proper use of documentation in the classroom! #klaschoolsofnaperville #professionaldevelopment #selfcareeveryday #productiveday #dedicatedteachers
This morning we held our annual STEM Fair virtually! Over the last couple of weeks, the teachers and students worked hard to explore different STEM related topics. Some of our friends even participated at home! Everyone did a great job presenting their hard work! #klaschoolsofnaperville #stemeducation #fridayfun #sciencerules #virtualevents
Children who are able to discuss their feelings in a compassionate and safe environment are more likely to be empathetic and supportive of others, have healthy relationships, perform well in school and work, and have self-confidence. #klaschoolsnaperville #selfesteem #feelings
#emotionalintelligence
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Helping Children Discuss Their Feelings
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“Self-esteem is the wand that can form a child’s future. A child’s self-esteem affects every area of their existence.” - Stephanie Martson
#klaschoolsnaperville #selfesteem #socialemotionallearning #affirmationsforkids #bestpreschool
Encouraging children to play games and follow the rules can help them become more confident and focused to enjoy playing with others. #klaschoolsnaperville #games
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Strategy Games for Young Children
Monday mornings are great for dancing with scarves! Our Nido friends had fun waving colorful scarves and ribbons to fun dance music! Some of our friends were feeling silly and “hid” under the scarves! 🎶 #klaschoolsofnaperville #dancingwithscarves #mondayfunday #nidofun
Happy Friday! This morning, the class of the 4s were hard at work drawing various wild animals to continue their discussion on habitats! Giraffes,🦒 elephants, 🐘 tigers, 🐅 and snakes 🐍 were among some of the animals drawn! #klaschoolsofnaperville #prek #animaldrawings #creativityeveryday
Happy Friday! To end Dr. Suess Spirit Week, the class of the 3s decided to read "The Shape of Me and Other Things." After the story was read, our friends wanted to play a shape matching game. Along with creating different shapes out of various materials! #klaschoolsofnaperville #shapematching #creativity #drseuss #fridayfun
Helping toddlers and preschoolers learn to get along with others isn't always easy. But books can help. Here are some examples of books to help your child learn about sharing. #klaschoolsnaperville #sharing #reggioemiliainspired
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Books to Help Your Child Learn About Sharing
It’s all about octopi 🐙 in class of the fours. Under the sea is the current habitat they are studying and learning about.
#naperville #bestpreschool #classofthefours #allaboutoctopi #projectwork #animalhabitats #reggioemiliainspired
“A person’s a person, no matter how small.”
Call us today and find out how your child will be nurtured and respected for who they are! ❤
#klaschoolsnaperville #babynido #drseussbirthday #bestpreschool
Happy Monday! Today was the first day of our Dr. Seuss Spirit Week! So many of our friends participated by wearing their favorite pajamas! Our 4s classroom decided to read "Fox in Socks" and made their own foxes afterwards! #klaschoolsofnaperville #spiritweek #pajamadayatschool #mondayfunday
This morning we held our annual STEM Fair virtually! Over the last couple of weeks, the teachers and students worked hard to explore different STEM related topics. Some of our friends even participated at home! Everyone did a great job presenting their hard work! #klaschoolsofnaperville #stemeducation #fridayfun #sciencerules #virtualevents
Ms. Maggie did a terrific job last night during our Zoom Parent Night. Our teachers put together a slide show for the parents that documents the project progress from this school year.
#naperville #bestpreschoolever #reggioemilia #parentnight #projectdocumentation #fantasticteachers
Spirit week was a huge hit in class of the Kindergarten. Crazy hair day brought out the silly and creativity in our students.
#naperville #bestpreschool #classofthekindergarten #spiritweek #crazyhair
Here at KLA Schools, we believe that children are born with infinite capabilities. Call us today and learn how our educators will provide real-life experiences that provide each child with opportunities to encounter the world around them. 🌏
#klaschoolsplainfield #klaschoolsnaperville #reggioemiliainspired #babynidos #reallifeexperiences #bestpreschool
Happy Friday! To end Dr. Suess Spirit Week, the class of the 3s decided to read "The Shape of Me and Other Things." After the story was read, our friends wanted to play a shape matching game. Along with creating different shapes out of various materials! #klaschoolsofnaperville #shapematching #creativity #drseuss #fridayfun
Helping toddlers and preschoolers learn to get along with others isn't always easy. But books can help. Here are some examples of books to help your child learn about sharing. #klaschoolsnaperville #sharing #reggioemiliainspired
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Books to Help Your Child Learn About Sharing
It’s all about octopi 🐙 in class of the fours. Under the sea is the current habitat they are studying and learning about.
#naperville #bestpreschool #classofthefours #allaboutoctopi #projectwork #animalhabitats #reggioemiliainspired
Just as the ocean is an endless body of water, loose parts allow children infinite opportunities for exploration.
Take a look at what our students from Class of the 4s created today! 🌊
#klaschoolsnaperville #lightexplorersworkshops #invitationtoplay #reggioinspired #bestpreschool #projectstud
Happy Monday! Today the class of the 3's worked on number recognition! Number sense in the early years is so important because it promotes confidence while problem solving and encourages flexible thinking. #klaschoolsofnaperville #numberfun #bestpreschool #mondayfunday
“Oh the places you’ll go!” Our Baby Nido class continues to explore a variety of stories as they not only enhance their literacy but also their fine motor skills. 📚
#klaschoolsofnaperville #reggioinspired #babynido #literacymatters #bestpreschool
These child-friendly recipes are just three ways your child can help in the kitchen. It’s an ideal way to spend some quality time together, while helping your child learn vital kitchen skills. #klaschoolsnaperville
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3 Recipes You Can Make With Your Child
Ms. Maggie did a terrific job last night during our Zoom Parent Night. Our teachers put together a slide show for the parents that documents the project progress from this school year.
#naperville #bestpreschoolever #reggioemilia #parentnight #projectdocumentation #fantasticteachers
Spirit week was a huge hit in class of the Kindergarten. Crazy hair day brought out the silly and creativity in our students.
#naperville #bestpreschool #classofthekindergarten #spiritweek #crazyhair
Happy Monday! Today, the Kindergartners held a discussion on maps. Each student had the opportunity to discuss with their classmates about what the word map means to them. After, our Kindergarten friends drew their very own maps in their journals! #klaschoolsofnaperville #mapcreators #mondayfun #kindergarten
Exploring loose parts provides endless opportunities for creativity. “Logic will get you from A to B. IMAGINATION will take you everywhere.” - Albert Einstein #reggioinspired #creativity #kla #loosepartsplay
This summer, we are focusing on celebrating the freedom and splendor of the outdoors with our students. 🌿
Join us this summer to provide your child with ample opportunities to explore new materials, make friends and experience the outdoors. ☀️
Call today to secure your spot!
#klaschoolsofplainfield #klaschoolsofnaperville #summercamp #celebratetheoutdoors #gardeningwithkids #reggioinspired
It's tough for both parents and kids when a child who struggles with anger. Some children grow frustrated easily. Here are some ways you can help your child manage anger. #klaschoolsnaperville #klaschoolsplainfield #managingemotions
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Helping Your Child Manage Anger
Just as the ocean is an endless body of water, loose parts allow children infinite opportunities for exploration.
Take a look at what our students from Class of the 4s created today! 🌊
#klaschoolsnaperville #lightexplorersworkshops #invitationtoplay #reggioinspired #bestpreschool #projectstud
Happy Monday! Today the class of the 3's worked on number recognition! Number sense in the early years is so important because it promotes confidence while problem solving and encourages flexible thinking. #klaschoolsofnaperville #numberfun #bestpreschool #mondayfunday
