Star Corner
Bright Morning
Star Daycare, LLC
An Excellent Start to a
Lifetime of Learning.
481 Brewster Street
Black Rock, CT 06605
Director:
Rosie Jones-Clarke
Assistant Director:
Michele Martin
This month of April, our stars will be
learning about the weather, planting
and growing. We will also be
planting seeds in class in preparation
for replanting them outside.
Spring fun facts
April
On the Vernal Equinox the sun is
directly above the equator. This also
happens on the Autumnal Equinox in
Fall around September 22nd.
What Happens During Spring?
During Spring the Earth’s axis start to
tilt towards the sun.
Spring is one of the four seasons.
The days get longer and warmer.
The four seasons are Fall, Winter,
Spring and Summer.
Many animals have babies such as
cows, birds, ducks
Spring comes after Winter and before
Summer.
Animals such as bears who hibernate
start to wake up and become active.
Spring is a symbol of rebirth.
During April you will see more rain
When it is Spring in the Northern
showers.
Hemisphere it is Autumn or Fall in the
Southern Hemisphere.
During May the flowers will start to
bloom.
The Northern Hemisphere is North of
the Equator. The US is in the
That is where the saying April
Springtime
Northern Hemisphere.
showers bring May flowers comes
Springtime is garden time,
from.
Garden time, garden time
The Southern Hemisphere is South of
Get your spades and come outdoors the Equator. Australia is located in
Easter, Passover, April Fools
Springtime is here
the Southern Hemisphere.
Day, Earth Day, Arbor Day, Mother’s
Springtime is planting time,
Day, Father’s Day and Cinco De
Planting time, planting time
Spring begins on March 21st or 22nd. Mayo, Holi (festival of colors in
Get your seeds and come outdoors
India) are all holidays in Spring.
Springtime is here
The first day of Spring is called the
Springtime is jumping time,
Vernal Equinox.
Jumping time, jumping time,
Get your ropes and come outdoors Vernal is Latin for Spring.
Closing Schedule
Springtime is here
2016
Springtime is singing time,
Equinox is Latin for Equal Days.
Singing time, singing time
Memorial Day
May 30th
Children sing a happy song
On the first day of Spring the sunrise
Independence Day
July 4th
Springtime is here
and sunset are about 12 hours apart,
Staff Dev/Cleaning Aug 15-19
Labor Day
Sept. 5
We had a fun month of learning about everywhere on the Earth and the hours
Veterans
Day
Nov.
11
of
daylight
and
night
are
almost
equal.
Nutrition, St. Patrick’s day and pet
Thanksgiving
Nov.
24-25
Daylight is a little longer.
week. Our stars enjoyed seeing
Christmas
Dec. 26-30
pictures of their friends and their pets.
Staff Dev/Cleaning
They had a great visit from the Dental The Vernal Equinox occurs when the
tilt of the Earth’s axis is not facing
Hygienist. They learned the proper
towards or away from the sun.
way to brush and floss their teeth.
Everyone received goody bags.
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What’s happening in my class?
Featured class Toddler 1
Worked on the
Rainbow
Featured class Toddler 2
Worked on the
Pet Week
Letter: N
Number: 3
Shape: Shamrock
Color:
Focus Books
Duck and Goose Colors
Letter: P
Number: 1
Shape: Square
Color:
Focus Books
Go, Dog Go!
Rainbow rice in the
sensory table
Infants having fun
exploring with paint
Lily & Joey showing pet wk art
Dental Fun
Be good to your teeth, and
they’ll be good to you
If you take good care of
your teeth they can last a
lifetime!
Rainbow Hand Print s
*What’s Your Story?*
Rainbow feet print
Share your stories, restaurants,
adventures, ideas, pictures to
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