Preschool lessons and activities are thoughtfully designed to nurture various aspects of a child's development, ensuring a well-rounded foundation for future learning. Read more ...
The first two years of life encompass the sensorimotor stage of cognitive development, as proposed by Jean Piaget. During this period, infants acquire knowledge through sensory experiences and motor activities. The sensorimotor stage is divided into six substages, each representing a progression in the infant's cognitive abilities. Read More ...
Author: Bill Martin, Jr.
Illustrator: Eric Carle
Publisher: August 7, 2021, Henry Holt and Co
Copyrighted: 2021
Short Summary: Baby Bear meets all sorts of different animals, including a red fox, flying squirrel, mountain goat, blue heron, prairie dog, striped skunk, mule deer, rattlesnake, and screech owl, until he finally finds what he is looking for – his mother.
Author: Eric Carle
Illustrator: Eric Carle
Publisher: August 7, 2021, Henry Holt and Co
Copyrighted: 2021
Short Summary:This is the story of a caterpillar who hatches out of an egg. He is very hungry as soon as he is born, so he starts eating through various foods every day of the week. In the pursuit to satiate his appetite, he makes some unfortunate choices of junk food and overeating, which causes him to feel over-inflated.
The tale also teaches children about self-control when eating as well as some basic science on the metamorphosis of a caterpillar.
Author: Libby Ellis
Illustrator: Salina Yoon
Copyrighted: October 1, 2000
Short Summary: Ziggy the zebra is plain white, and he envies his animal friends in the zoo who have spots and patterns and colors, until he finds his stripes which make him special too.
Author: Caroline Jayne Church
Illustrator:
Copyrighted: Cartwheel Books; BRDBK edition (January 1, 2011)
Short Summary: You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.You make me happy when skies are gray.Lovingly illustrated by Caroline Jayne Church, the bestselling artist from I LOVE YOU THROUGH AND THROUGH, this is the first of her new three book song series. YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE has become well-known and well-loved by parents and children everywhere. Using the uplifting chorus, this board book with a foil cover is perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, or any day!
10,000 Dresses
365 Penguins
A Dragon on the Doorstep (Stella Blackstone)
A Mother for Choco (Keiko Kasza)
A Spoon for Every Bite (Joe Hayes)
A Taste of The Moon
Animals to Count (Brian Wildsmith)
Apples and Robins
Baby Beluga
Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?
Beetle Bop (Denise Fleming)
Brilla, brilla, linda Estrella (Iza Trapani)
Bug in a Rug
Clap Your Hands (Lorinda Bryan Cauley)
Clock the Jungle
Dear Zoo (Rod Campbell)
Dinasaur RAP
El camioncito Azul
Froggy Gets Dressed
Get Out of My Bath!
Going Up!
Good Night, Gorilla
Good Night, Owl
Gorilla and Vanilla
Hooray for Fish! (Lucy Cousins)
Hot Cold Shy Bold
How to Make an Apple Pie and see the world
How to Speak Moo! (Deborah Fajerman)
Ilama Ilama home with mama
Ilama Ilama misses mama (Anna Dewdney)
Ilama Ilama time to share
It Looked Like Spill Milk
Last Stop on Market Street
Maddi’s Fridge
Mell Fell
Mouse Mess (Linnea Riley)
Mouse Paint (Ellen Stoll Walsh)
My Opposites (Rebecca Emberley)
No More Water in the Tub
Olivia Opposites
On the Construction Side
Salta y brinca
Say It, Sign It
Stuck
Ten Wriggly, Wiggly Caterpillars (Debbie Tarbett)
The 3 Little Pegs (Felt Book)
The Beak Book
The Best Beak in Boonaroo Bay
The Big Hungry Bear
The dot (Peter Renolds)
The Handmade Alphabet (Laura Rankin)
The Kissing Hand (Audrey Penn)
The Squeaky Door
The Three Little Fish
The very Hungry Caterpillar
The Watermelon Seed
To the Zoo (Eric Carle)
Today is Monday (Eric Carle)
Too Many Carrots
Twinkle Twinkle Litle Star
You Are My Sunshine
Ziggy the Zebra
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"Every child is an artist" is a famous quote by Pablo Picasso, emphasizing the innate creativity and imagination that children naturally possess. Children express themselves freely through drawing, storytelling, music, and play. A nurturing environment that encourages exploration, curiosity, and self-expression helps them maintain and develop their artistic abilities as they grow.
At Smiling Bees Day School, we believe that every child is an artist, naturally curious, creative, and full of imagination. Our nurturing environment fosters self-expression through art, music, storytelling, and hands-on exploration, allowing children to discover and develop their unique talents. By integrating creativity into all aspects of learning, we inspire problem-solving, confidence, and a lifelong love for discovery. Our goal is to cultivate a space where every child feels empowered to express themselves and embrace their artistic potential as they grow.
Outdoor activities help develop gross motor skills and promote peace of mind.