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  • Home
  • Programs
    • Green Apple Garden Playschool (0-6)
    • Manzanitas Spanish Immersion Playschool (0-6)
    • Apple Scouts Nature Immersion Camp (5-12)
    • Parent/Family Programs
    • School Calendar
    • Tuition Information
    • Scholarship Information
    • Family Policy Handbook
  • About
    • Our COVID-19 Response
    • Our Team
    • Our Board >
      • Board Minutes
    • Our Philosophy >
      • Social Justice Branches
      • Resources
    • FAQ
    • How We Got Started
  • Careers
    • Pay and Benefits
    • Apply
    • Administrative Assistant
    • One-to-One Preschool Aide
    • Apple Scouts Camp Counselor
    • [Hourly] Apprentice Teacher/Maestros Aprendices Job Description
    • [Hourly] Flex Teacher Job Description
    • [Hourly] Substitute Teacher Job Description
  • Events
    • Apple Fest
    • Play 4 Peace
    • Mud Day
    • Fiesta de la Familia
  • Contact
  • Support
    • Donate Online
    • In-Kind, Stock, & Snail Mail Donations
    • Sponsor



Contemporary research reflects what we've always known at Apple Playschools. Play is the essential vehicle of learning for young children. Time spent in nature has long-lasting emotional, physical and cognitive benefits for children as well.

Below are some resources that will give you insight into the research and philosophy that supports our work with children. You are also always welcome to talk with our Program Directors about the most current Orientation Guide and request access to materials that you might find useful. 

ON PLAY:
White, Rachel Dr., "The Power of Play", Minnesota Children's Museum 
Bongiorno, Laurel, "How to Process Art Experiences with Preschoolers", Teaching Young Children Vol.7 No. 3 
Tian, Stan, "Children Learn through Play: How to Stimulate the Learning Process of Your Child", Health Guide Website 
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ON NATURE: 
Classroom Without Walls  
Children and Nature Network
The Dirt on Dirt

ON SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL:
Commercialism in Children's Lives
Why Empathy Holds the Key to 21st Century Learning
How to Raise Kinder, Less Entitled Kids

ON IDENTITY & ANTI-BIAS:
Why Do We Teach Girls That It’s Cute To Be Scared? 
Vittrup, Brigette, "How Silence Can Breed Prejudice", Washington Post
Guide for Selecting Anti-Bias Children's Books​, Teaching for Change

Green Apple Garden Lower Playschool

Green Apple Garden Upper Playschool

Manzanitas Spanish Immersion Playschool

Laura Wolfe, Director
734-773-3182
2664 Miller Rd. 
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Brandi Siemers, Director
734-369-6563
​
511 Miller Ave. 
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Leticia Diaz-Gonzalez, Director
734-975-9104
2626 Packard St. 
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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