GernerCenter

The Gerner Center is an early childhood program located in the Park Hill School District.

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Students from LEAD Innovation Studio prepared and implemented lessons for our PreK students earlier this morning. They read a book and did an activity with small groups of students. It was a great learning experience for the littles and bigs together.

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Two of our Super Cub teachers were honored today fofor STAR award nominations. Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Hudson were nominated by family members from the classroom.
Go Cubs!!!

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Students in Ms. Ballard’s class hosted a “Pet Parade” in the halls of Gerner today. They were so proud to showcase their pets from class.

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Breathing is a powerful way to disengage stress and help the body refocus. Student’s in Mrs. Floersch’s classroom practiced Spider-Man breathing during circle today.

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Happy World Kindness Day! ❤️❤️❤️

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Which is heavier? Check out these young scientists as they make predictions, test their ideas and share reasoning behind which item from nature is heavier on the scale. Such a fun experience to watch.

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October is Safe Sleep Month! Keeping your baby safe during sleep is as simple as ABC: Alone, Back, Crib. The safest sleep environment for your baby is alone, on their back, with no blankets or pillows in the crib.

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October is AAC Awareness month. We will be doing a number of activities as a building throughout the month. Staff kicked off the month by making requests for drinks during lunch using AAC tools.

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Welcome to the Apple Orchard! 🍎🍏
Mrs. Hardy’s students are excited about a new dramatic play theme. It is always exciting to see how the dramatic play areas change throughout the year.

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We have been working hard in each classroom to build a positive classroom community. Through it all, they are learning how much fun school can be.

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TGIF with a twist.
T – What is something new you TRIED this week?
G – What is something you are GRATEFUL for?
I – What has INSPIRED you this week?
F – What is something FUN from this week?

Staff responded to posters in the lounge. How would you respond? 

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Pop the Pig was a big hit with Mrs. Frerichs’ students this afternoon. Who knew this game involved concept application, fine motor skills, play skills of taking turns and so much fun! We were all laughing!

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Have you been excited by your experience with one of the staff members at Gerner this year? Has a staff member been a huge part of success for your child?

Nominate them for one of the STAR awards for the Park Hill School District.

https://t.co/JviYPBBpJF

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It is always exciting to see how our adults join in on play with the children. Play is purposeful. Play is productive. Play IS the work for young children.

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We got third place! KC Dentistry 4 Kids awarded our building $1,000 for votes casted by the community. We are so grateful!

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We Wish You well is a calming ritual classrooms use to offer love and care for those not in the classroom and guide their day. This is a short clip of Mrs. Stolfus’ classroom.

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How are you feeling? It is important in all our classrooms to recognize our emotions and learn how we can talk about feelings. Ms. West used a book and images to normalize feelings with students. They practiced how their body reacts and talked through situations together.

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Students in Ms. Ballard’s class shared how they wanted to be greeted during circle time. They could identify a hug, handshake or high five. The Greeter Leader made it all around the circle so everyone was included. Hugs were the most popular greeting.

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Students in Mrs. Rash’s classroom practice their letters with shaving cream. They made the straight lines down and across to make the letter T. What a great day!