By honeybear7 February 10, 2015
This is not a Montessori school. The teachers aren't certified. They are disorganized and cannot handle children with special needs ...read more
By Armandosanchez June 27, 2014
Hated it! In the 2 years my daughter attended this school (age 2-4), springstone successfully instilled in her a complete hatred for school. Their expectations are developmentally inappropriate--i.e expecting a 2 1/2 year old to wipe themselves without assistance after a BM; expecting a 4 year old that no longer needs a nap to stay on a cot in a darkened room for 2 hours--the teachers were inflexible when approached & the director just told us what we wanted to hear, but nothing changed. At age 2, my child sustained severe lacerations to her head & ear while at school, but the teachers claimed they didn't know how or when it happened & meeting with the director, again, was worthless. It is a beautiful facility with horrible teachers & practices. ...read more
By Guest G. at Judy's Book June 12, 2013
I have been taking my children to Kids Castle for a year or so now. I feel my kids are safe there and they love it. I do have a few concerns though that I just don't feel comfortable telling the director because I don't want to question her... ...read more
Many times instead of saying "I talk", you can say: "I am talking", or instead of saying "I spoke", you can say: "I was talking". In Spanish, sometimes it is easier to remember these tenses because you only have to remember the conjugation of "estar" in present and the imperfect and add a verb that ends in "ando" for "ar" ending verbs and "endo" (for "er"/"ir" ending verbs). Here are some examples: Examples: Yesterday.................................... NOW I was writing ..............................I am writing Estaba escribiendo ....................Estoy escribiendo I was watching...........................I am watching Estaba mirando..........................Estoy mirando Estar/Imperfect .............Estar/PresentYo estaba.......................Yo estoyTu estabas......................Tu estásEl Estaba.........................El estáNosotros estábamos......Nosotros estamosEllos estaban...................Ellos están ...read more
By SpanishABQ July 20, 2009
When choosing crafts for a preschooler, it is important that it is both easy for the child to complete themselves as well as one which helps to stimulate their creativity. A good craft for a preschooler will help them to understand lessons in colors, numbers and shapes. ...read more
There are many things in preschool that can cause a child to become angry and act out in negative ways. One such negative way they may react is to begin hitting other children or their teachers. Should you have to deal with a preschooler who hits, there are some things you can do to handle the child. ... ...read more