Michele Sumner

We read Gotta Go! Gotta Go! by Sam Swope to spark our curiosity about butterflies. This book is a favorite and describes the story of a caterpillar driven by an unstoppable inner urge to travel south and transform. We all loved chanting the caterpillar’s refrain “I gotta go! I gotta go! I gotta go to Mexico!”

This week at Fox Hill School was filled with travel, creativity, fine motor practice, friendship, and fun! From continuing our journey to France to celebrating the Olympics and Valentine’s Day, we were busy exploring the world in meaningful, hands-on ways.

The preschool years, typically ages 3 to 5, are a time of tremendous growth, exploration, and discovery. Children in this stage are naturally driven to assert themselves, make choices, and try new things. Supporting this emerging independence is essential, not only for their day-to-day confidence but also for the development of critical life skills that foster long-term success in school and beyond.