the Bala House
This page contains news about what is taking place in Jessica and Cora’s AM class. To view an entire blog entry, please click on its title. If you have any questions, contact Jessica at jmcdowell@balahouse.org.
By Jessica McDowell
During the month of March our class enjoyed the unseasonably warm weather. It was fun to play in the sunshine. As the weather warms up, please remember that sandals and flip-flops can present a safety hazard for the children as they run and climb on the playground. Closed shoes like sneakers are a good choice [...]
By Jessica McDowell
February was a busy month. The children continue to be very engaged and happy in the classroom. Our class celebrated the Chinese New Year by making red lanterns to decorate the classroom. They also received red envelopes of play money for good luck. We read books about China such as Tiki Tiki Tembo. We had [...]
By Jessica McDowell
Hello, morning class families. The children returned to the classroom from winter break rested and ready to work. There has been a buzz of activity in the classroom. The children are working together beautifully and everyone is making great individual work choices. Mapmaking has been especially popular this month. It is wonderful to see the [...]
By Jessica McDowell
Happy holidays to our morning class families. We look forward to enjoying the fun of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa together in our classroom. We will be talking about and reading books about all three holidays. Our art shelf will include holiday-themed crafts. During the month of December, our class enjoys reading the classic tale of [...]
By Jessica McDowell
October was such a fun month at Bala House. We had a nice time making apple crumb. The children helped to peel and slice the apples, mix the filling, and make the crumb topping. The pie was delicious. The children loved our visit from Quiver Farms. We were visited by a calf, [...]