Obituaries
Charles “Laurence” Farnham, 92
Charles “Laurence” Farnham, 92, of Phoenix, NY, passed away at the home of his daughter, Janet Bednarczyk in Marcellus on Sunday December 20, 2009.
Phoenix
Community
Singing the “Good Night†Song to a Toddler
Ella Donath and Paige Pinkley engage in pretend play as Ella puts Paige “to sleep†by singing the “Good Night†song to her.
Community
Making Music in Phoenix I Head Start Program
The children in Phoenix 1 Head Start Program at Discovery Day Care were showing off their talent by playing different musical instruments and were singing along with “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.â€Â
Community
Being Creative in the School Age Room
Garrett Morrissiey and Dylan Tack are using their imagination and are building a house with “No-Endsâ€Â. These types of cooperative play activities build a sense of team work and community among the children.
Community
Toddlers Using Their Fine Motor Skills
Berkleigh Schneider, in the Toddler Room at the Discovery Day Care, is using her fine motor skills to cut clipplings out of the magazine.
Obituaries
Bertha Clara La Plante, 71
Bertha Clara La Plante, 71, of Phoenix, NY, died Sunday November 29, 2009.
Community
Making Pasta in Preschool 1
Peyton Aller, a Preschooler at Discovery Day Care, is making pasta while his friend Riley Carrington watches him. The children were able to eat their pasta they made with their lunch that day. The kids were able to see if they could taste a difference with home made verses store bought.
Community
Using Part of Their Sensory Skills in the Toddler Room
Emma Donath, in the Toddler Room at Discovery Day Care, is using her Sensory Skill to feel the inside of the pumpkin. She was able to pull the seeds out and explore the “squishy†and “wet†feeling of the inside of the pumpkin.
Community
Helmet Painting in Preschool 1
Bella-Ellyce Hewitt, in the Preschool 1 classroom at Discovery Day Care, participated in helmet painting. The skills she gained from doing this “fun†activity are visual coordination, problem solving, creativity and worked her large motor muscles.
Fulton Daily News
Photo Gallery: With The Students Of Phoenix Head Start & UPK/Daycare
These photos, contributed by Robin France, show the school in action at a Fall Festival, learning about fire safety and doing many everyday things.
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