What a Great Start!

 Coming back to school was a big transition for all of us, but we are so impressed by the way everyone is managing it! We have enjoyed getting to know each child and what they have to offer to the class. The children have been exploring the classroom and making new friends. It is so exciting to watch them discover their environment and build on their interests.

We have noticed the children be particularly interested in art, constructing, experimenting with sand & water, and reading books together. Since this is a new classroom to the children, we have been encouraging them to explore all the materials available to them in the classroom. This means the children have been working hard on figuring out how to create with different art mediums. They have also been figuring out how to build structures with a variety of building materials.

We would love to incorporate examples of culture from each family into our classroom space. We encourage you to send in family pictures in a plastic frame, empty, clean food containers and articles of clothing that represent your family’s culture, and any other items that may helps us learn more about your family’s culture.

About the Teachers

Emily Phee recently graduated from U of M Dearborn with a Bachelor’s Degree in Children & Families. She lives with her son Owen (6), his dad Alex, and her cat Mr. Kitty. Emily is excited to be teaching at the ECEC this year and looks forward to building relationships with each child and their family. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, painting, reading, and exploring local culture.

Dana Fennessey is also a graduate of the University of Michigan-Dearborn. She graduated with a bachelor’s in Early Childhood  Education with a major in Social Studies, and minor in Language arts. When Dana is not in classroom she enjoys painting, spending time with her family, and cooking.