Birthday Slip
Dear Parents,
What a joyful second week we’ve had together! The children are beginning to feel more comfortable in our routines and are showing us their unique personalities, interests, and strengths. It is a joy to watch their confidence grow each day as they explore, play, and build connections with their classmates.
This week in Unit 1: “I Belong in Pathways,” the children will be experimenting with mixing colors, sharing how they are feeling each day, and learning calming strategies using our Relaxation Station. They will also begin to recognize and sort boys and girls in the classroom as they continue discovering more about themselves and one another. These experiences help the children strengthen their sense of belonging, practice self-awareness, and celebrate the friendships that make our classroom feel like home.
A Few Friendly Reminders:
Pack an extra set of ANS UNIFORM in their backpack and label all personal belongings.
Bring a flower plant if you haven’t already.
Send a family picture via email to add to our classroom community wall.
Complete the Library Permission Form so your child can begin checking out books from the school library.
Thank you for your support!
Warmly,
Pathways Team
Early Education Center
Learning Goal
How are you feeling today?
At school children will use words and drawings to share their feelings and notice how their friends are feeling too.
At home children can talk about their feelings during the day and name what makes them happy, sad, or excited.
Learning Goal
¿Como seria mi autoretrato en el espejo?
En la escuela, los niños se mirarán en el espejo y se dibujarán a sí mismos, notando lo que los hace especiales y únicos.
En casa, los niños pueden dibujarse a sí mismos o a su familia y compartir lo que más les gusta de quienes son.
Learning Goal
Who are the boys and girls in our class?
At school children will explore their classmates and notice similarities and differences as they sort and group friends, practicing early math skills while learning that everyone is part of our caring classroom community.
At home children can talk about family members, notice similarities and differences, and celebrate that everyone belongs.
Learning Goal
What happens when we mix colors?
At school children will explore mixing colors and discover how new and beautiful things can be created when colors come together.
At home children can play with colors in books, toys, or art materials and talk about what happens when they mix them.
Learning Goal
We are learning how to recognize and regulate our emotions using the relaxation station.
At school, learners are exploring the Relaxation Station, where they can go to when they feel upset or need time to calm down. They are also practicing breathing exercises like deep belly breaths. Tigers are learning to name their emotions, notice their body signals, and make positive choices to return to a calm and focused state.
At home, families can support this learning by encouraging children to practice breathing when they feel big emotions and giving them space to calm down if they need it. Setting up a small “relaxation station” at home with a soft toy, a book, or a calming object can help children feel safe and supported. Talking regularly about emotions and showing that it’s okay to take a break can reinforce what they are learning at school.
Pack an extra set of ANS UNIFORM in their backpack and label all personal belongings.
Bring a flower plant if you haven’t already.
Send a family picture via email to add to our classroom community wall.
Complete the Library Permission Form so your child can begin checking out books from the school library.
Pathways A
Pathways B
Pathways C
Pathways D
Spanish /Music & Movement
Children at this young age thrive in a joyful, fun-filled environment where their days are filled with laughter, song, and love.
Children connect best with real and authentic learning experiences that are grounded in nature, family, and community.
Children at this young age are fascinated with nature and how the world works, so we want them to explore, discover, question, and research their world.