WELCOME TO THE 2024-2025 School Year!

We are so excited to be part of your child's educational experience and are looking forward to a 

wonderful year of fun, growing, and  learning here at Bradley Beach Elementary School! 

Important Dates

Tuesday, December 10 - Trip to ShopRite of Neptune

Thursday, December 12 - Winter Concert 7 p.m.

Friday, December 20 - 1:00 Dismissal

Monday, December 23 through Wednesday, January 1 - Winter Recess - School Closed

Thursday, January 2 - School Reopens



              WE LOVE PRESCHOOL!     

Our Trip to Allaire Farm

October, 2024

Our Current Make Believe Play Theme: Grocery Store

Songs and Fingerplays

Here are some of the songs and fingerplays that we are using in our classrooms.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xDbIdHlFhy7AOMLHvnXTQwjPrHPdTyBnAqsNgyrMcSg/edit?usp=sharing

We will update this link as we learn more in our classrooms!

Enjoy!

Here are 2 recipes for you to try at home:

No-Cook Playdough

4 cups of flour

1 1/2 cups salt

2 tbsp oil (vegetable is best, but olive oil will also work)

1 cup water

food coloring

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. 

Knead until the dough is completely mixed.  Add water or flour to adjust.

Store in an airtight container or in a zipper bag.

Cooked Playdough (Our Favorite)

1 cup flour

1/4 cup salt

2 tsp. cream of tartar

1 cup water

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil (Olive ok)

Food coloring (liquid or gel) - a few drops

Mix together all the ingredients, except the food coloring, in a medium saucepan.

Cook over low/medium heat, stirring. Once it begins to thicken, add the food coloring.

Continue stirring until the mixture is much thicker and begins to gather around the spoon.

Once the dough is not wet, remove and put onto wax paper or a plate to cool.

After cooling (30 minutes) knead playdough for a few seconds.

PLAY!

Store in an airtight container.

(For video: https://domesticsuperhero.com/best-homemade-playdough-recipe/)

Please Remember:








10 Things Every Parent Should Know About Play: https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/10-things-every-parent-play

10 cosas que los padres deberían saber sobre el juego: https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/10-cosas-sobre-el-juego