Our Sunflower classroom is for 4 and 5 year olds during the day, as well as Kindergarteners after school. The Sunflowers work on more long-term discovery projects, as well as plenty of discussion in large and small groups. This class is full of hands-on learning activities that promote cognitive and social-emotional development. A main focus of our Sunflower room is to support the growth of personal as well as social responsibility.

Allison J.
Lead Teacher

Allison has been working at Play & Learn since 2013. She has been the lead teachers in Sunflowers for 2 years, then she went to be the lead teacher in Buttercups but is more than happy to be back in Sunflowers! Allison loves being able to watch kids of all ages learn knew thing!

“KIDS ARE THE FUTURE OF TOMORROW!”

 

Dawson R.
Assistant Teacher

Dawson has been apart of the Play & Learn team since September 2021. Dawson attends Iowa State University majoring Physical Education with a minor in Health. He grew up on a tiny farm in a town with population of only 398. Dawson spends most of his free time at the gym or with his friends. While working with children, Dawson really enjoys hearing all the random and funny things they say. 

“ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR KIDS BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT THEY MIGHT BE GOING THROUGH.”

Madison H.
Assistant Teacher

Madison has been working at Play & Learn since October 2021. Madison is originally from Texas and attends Iowa State University majoring in Elementary Education. When Madison isn’t at work she enjoys being outside, hiking, fishing, and watching movies! She loves work working with children because it gives her the chance to be apart of shaping the young mins of the future generations. 

“WHILE WE TRY TO TEACH OUR CHILDREN ABOUT LIFE, OUR CHILDREN TEACH US WHAT LIFE IS REALLY ABOUT.” – WINNE THE POOH