Kindergarten 2

"You have no need to travel anywhere — journey within yourself.  Enter a mine of rubies and bathe in the splendor of your own light." -Rumi Sometimes, the most meaningful adventures that we take are those that keep us rooted in place. While it is true that traveling around the world makes us richer, I also believe that the small journeys that we take within ourselves make us happier.  This is why I chose to begin this year's Kinder 2 adventure with a small and (hopefully) meaningful step: An exploration of our uniqueness. Our little journey started with a special book by Todd Parr called  It's Okay to be Different. While reading the book to the children, I was in awe of their simple but heartfelt reflections. Every page started with the phrase "It's okay to..."  -- three simple words that we sometimes take for granted -- but are so powerful in the eyes of children. It's okay to have wheels. "Ms. Pam, my grandmother is on a wheelchair just like h

  New Adventure Welcome to the journey It’s time to go outside Sunny days are calling The future’s open wide. This is a new adventure There is so much to see The world is new and waiting  Full of possibilities. A world that’s full of wonder For those starting to explore So many new experiences And they’re always wanting more. Enjoy this special treasure Give her love and watch her grow Creating special memories With the seeds that you now sow.  -Robert Longley The adventure begins today in Kindergarten 2.  The possibilities are endless as we embark on our learning journey, fueled by the children's wonder and curiosity. We will let their questions take us to new places, and collect meaningful memories along the way.  Even though we tread the path together, we will continue to value each child's uniqueness and the qualities that make them who they are. Because more than anything, the best lessons we learn come from the people we meet along the way.   May thi