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Music is part of STEAM education
Music is part of STEAM education which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Maths. Music which comes under the Arts is used here in Cedar Montessori as a way to integrate STEAM into our early years setting. In doing this we adopt an holistic approach, and this is exactly what an early years …
Returning to Preschool after COVID – The Big Fish Tank
Returning to preschool after being off for so long is, in many ways what children have been waiting for. They miss their friends, their teachers and the routine that preschool offers. The also look forward to the end of the uncertainty and separation from loved ones and friends. Some children have handled this period well. …
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What to Expect in the Post Lockdown Preschool
Post COVID things will look a little different around the preschool. Each class will now be referred to as a POD. This refers to a group of children who use the same room each day, the same toys and have the same teacher. The purpose of PODS is to limit the number of people …
Big School Readiness
Now that the Government are preparing a roadmap for the reopening of National Schools around Ireland the parents of children moving from Preschool to ‘Big’ school can start to plan. This is generally a time of excitement but it can also be tinged with a little apprehension for both parents and children. Talk plenty about …