Why Outdoors?
Here at WPNS, aka Rainbow School, we know outdoor play is the optimal learning environment for young children. According to Teacher Tom in his course, Creating… Read More »Why Outdoors?
WPNS News
Spring Fling
Woodland Parent Nursery School (WPNS) will be hosting our spring annual fundraiser. WPNS is a non-profit cooperative preschool that has been part of our community… Read More »Spring Fling
Ideas for Children with Separation Anxiety
I would say I always feel so honored to get to work on goodbyes and to develop that trust with a child to become their… Read More »Ideas for Children with Separation Anxiety
Thoughts on PLAY Summit
A smidgeon of the things I’m thinking about: Maggie Dent: We make no big deal of a child falling when they are learning to walk.… Read More »Thoughts on PLAY Summit
Why make-believe play is an important part of childhood development
Tracy Gleason, Wellesley College Visit any preschool classroom during free play and you will likely see a child pretending to be someone else. Make-believe play… Read More »Why make-believe play is an important part of childhood development
Family meals are good for the grown-ups, too, not just the kids
Anne Fishel, Harvard University For all the parents feeling exhausted by the cooking, cleaning and planning of a million meals during the pandemic, there’s some… Read More »Family meals are good for the grown-ups, too, not just the kids
Help your children play out a story and watch them become more creative
Sandra Russ, Case Western Reserve University Just about every institution these days is looking for creative individuals. Adults who can innovate in high-quality ways and… Read More »Help your children play out a story and watch them become more creative
A Heartfelt Thank You to our 2017 Sponsors
A’s Baseball Almond Blossom Arts and Crafts B Street Theatre Bay Area Discovery Museum Bel Air Black Bear Diner Bogle Vineyards Clicking Sisters Photography Country… Read More »A Heartfelt Thank You to our 2017 Sponsors
You Deserve the Finer Things
Come join us April 8th, at 6:30pm at 625 Court Street, Woodland, CA, to support our school and show the world that you deserve the… Read More »You Deserve the Finer Things
Check out our Fabulous Prizes!
There are nearly too many to list, but let us start with the fabulous, local food and drink items on auction this April 8th. Donations… Read More »Check out our Fabulous Prizes!