Fall Leaves

The changing of the seasons means it's time to change decorations in the preschool room! And what is more fun than adding leaves to the windows? The leaves might still be green outside but we are ready for fall in the classroom!

James gets a big, orange leaf

Sophie carefully places her leaf on the window

It's Naysa's turn!

Eli has little leaves

Freddy thinks his flower is beautiful!

Maggie, what do you see?

Nathan adds another one

Eli reaches high to make sure his leaf sticks

Freddy, that leaf is the perfect height!

James, are you taking off that leaf. You're supposed to be putting them on the window!

The next day they still loved to look at our beautiful fall window!

Playing in the Rain

Childhood should be fun. Childhood should be messy. Childhood should be full of adventures. So today we chose to have rainy day adventure. We splashed, jumped, and got wet. Giggles spread throughout the backyard and smiles filled faces. Childhood memories were made!

Yī, èr, sān........

Learning to count - with your voice and on your hands - is a rite of passage for many preschoolers. The little ones at New Day are not different. Painted peg dolls provided Sophie, James and Eli a new activity for practicing their counting.

Counting with her voice was a little easier for Sophie than with her hands. Once she figured it out, she couldn't stop smiling.

We are grateful for nannies and preschool teachers that use creativity and new tools to keep learning fun for our preschoolers. 

Yī, èr, sān........

Musical Mornings

Thursday mornings the preschool class at NDFH Beijing enjoys a special time of music. Their giggles fill the room as they learn to keep rhythm and understand the beats of the music. Music plays an important role in the development of children. While the kids recognize the fun, they are also working on memory and motor skills. Interacting with music helps the brain and body make connections. However, to the preschoolers - they are just having fun with each other and their nannies!

Wordless Wednesday: Let's Ride!

Isabella's Newest Fans

To make room for all of the new babies arriving Isabella moved downstairs!

Soon after she moved the afternoon preschool kids came back from class. Needless to say, they were amazed to see this new girl in their playroom!

Marcus, Eli, and Sophie all made sure she felt very welcome while getting to know their newest playmate.

 We think she's going to fit in just fine!

And, because it was so cute, here's a video too!

Wordless Wednesday: A Full Lap

International Women's Day

March 8th is a day set aside around the world to celebrate women. Here in China the day is celebrated by giving all women half a day off of work. 

Malala Yousafzai said, "Do not wait for someone else to come and speak for you. It's you who can change the world"

Here at New Day we have a lot of women who are doing just that, changing the world. Many of them may think that is not that case, but all you have to do is look at how they lovingly care for the children and fulfill their jobs to know that each of them is making a huge difference!

Women like our nannies. These amazing ladies care for and love the children like they are their own. They are the ones that care for them while they are sick, stay with them at the hospital, and provide cuddles with they are needed. The nannies are the ones who celebrate each victory as they watch the children grow up before their eyes. 

Women like our therapy and medical staff. They research the medical needs of our children and fight for them to get the very best care possible. They work with them each and every day stretching, talking, and building strength so they can reach each developmental milestone. 

Women like our foster mamas. They welcome children into their homes and raise them as if they were their own. These are the mamas who tuck the children in bed each night and are there if they wake up in the middle of the night. They are the mamas who teach the children what it means to be loved and what it means to be part of a family. 

Women like our teachers. These women show up each and every day ready to teach the children. They come up with creative ideas to help the children learn concepts and ensure that each and every class is full of both learning and fun.

Women like our volunteers and office staff. They daily pour themselves out to show the children just how loved that they are. 

We are so thankful for each of these women, women who are truly changing the world