DISCOVERY CENTER GAZETTE
March 2024
In like a lion and out like a lamb is the well-known saying for the month of March. Here at The Discovery Center we are "roaring" into this month with high hopes of lots of sunshine and time for outside play! Let's see what the great PNW has in store for us... lion or lamb:)
What's Happening at The Discovery Center
Our boys and girls breezed into March by recognizing the works of Dr. Seuss and celebrating through literature, arts and crafts activities and food. We will stay busy-busy all month long as we say "hello" to Spring, discover all about the plant life cycle, and continue to welcome diversity and build an appreciation of others with observances of St. Patrick's Day, Holi and Easter.
Make sure to check out your child's specific activities for the month posted outside their classroom door, as well as adventures shared via Brightwheel messaging.
Our boys and girls breezed into March by recognizing the works of Dr. Seuss and celebrating through literature, arts and crafts activities and food. We will stay busy-busy all month long as we say "hello" to Spring, discover all about the plant life cycle, and continue to welcome diversity and build an appreciation of others with observances of St. Patrick's Day, Holi and Easter.
Make sure to check out your child's specific activities for the month posted outside their classroom door, as well as adventures shared via Brightwheel messaging.
Literacy Corner
9 Tips to Teach a Child to Read: Fun and Easy Methods
https://www.beginlearning.com/parent-resources/how-to-teach-a-child-to-read/
This month's article highlights several ways to begin the reading process with children. From practicing letter sounds, to storytelling, to alphabet cookie cutters... there's something for all ages!
Make a visit to a King County Library and find these titles and many more!
STEAM Home Activity of the Month
Pick up your "at home" STEAM activity bag from the front counter beginning Tuesday, March 19th.
Egg Catapult
https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/easter-catapult-stem-activity-kids/
STEAM activities incorporate many higher level thinking skills including: investigating, discovering, making connections, creating and reflecting
STEAM Home Activity of the Month
Pick up your "at home" STEAM activity bag from the front counter beginning Tuesday, March 19th.
Egg Catapult
https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/easter-catapult-stem-activity-kids/
STEAM activities incorporate many higher level thinking skills including: investigating, discovering, making connections, creating and reflecting
March Important Dates
March 8th - International Women's Day
March 10th - Ramadan begins
March 17th - St. Patrick's Day
March 25th - Holi
March 31st - Easter
March 10th - Ramadan begins
March 17th - St. Patrick's Day
March 25th - Holi
March 31st - Easter
March Birthdays
Amaraya (3/26)
Elle (3/29)
Easter Celebration
Our boys and girls will celebrate Easter on Friday, 3/29. Classes will have a day filled with fun activities, egg hunt and a special snack celebration to close out the day.
Egg Hunt - We are asking parents to please drop off a bag of individually wrapped candy or individual small surprises (stickers, toys, etc) for us to fill plastic eggs for our class hunts. There will be a drop off box in the front lobby starting next Tuesday, 3/19. Please remember we are a nut-free facility when choosing candies.
Egg Hunt - We are asking parents to please drop off a bag of individually wrapped candy or individual small surprises (stickers, toys, etc) for us to fill plastic eggs for our class hunts. There will be a drop off box in the front lobby starting next Tuesday, 3/19. Please remember we are a nut-free facility when choosing candies.