Can you feel the love? Our Moonbeam children have kicked off the new school year with a unit on the five senses. Touch is the first segment of this multifaceted unit. The sense of touch positively impacts bonding, emotional health and the development of physical, language and cognitive skills in all children. Sensory play has … Continue reading Moonbeam →

The Moonbeam children recently kicked off their annual butterfly unit! As soon as our caterpillar pals arrived, our students used rulers and magnifying glasses to observe their daily growth. One child exclaimed, “He’s moving and he’s eating!” Another said, “This guys seems sleepy.” One student commented, “It keeps climbing!” Once our new critter pals were … Continue reading Moonbeam →

Fee fi fo fum! Moonbeam and the beanstalk! Recently, our students began exploring the world of seeds. Using plastic bags and damp paper towels, the students planted “magic” beans for the classroom “window garden.” Each day, our kiddos used magnifying glasses to observe the changes as germination ensued. One child said, “It’s cracking open!” Another … Continue reading Moonbeam →