Process Art vs. Product Art
Last week, Early Ed. Specialist and Teacher Trainer, Carly Bedard, M.A.Ed visited the preschool to present a three hour art workshop titled Process Art versus Product Art. Bedard discussed the … Continue reading
A Worthwhile Vigil
Preschool Enrollment – A Worthwhile Vigil Some stood sipping cups of hot coffee, others sat wrapped in blankets in their lawn chairs, still others propped themselves against the stucco wall … Continue reading
10 Tips to Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten
If the adage, “Everything I needed to know, I learned in kindergarten,” is true, then parents and teachers must ensure every child who starts kindergarten is ready to learn. At … Continue reading
Give Me the Facts
Isn’t it amazing how God speaks to us when we are open to reading and studying God’s Word? The writer of the study I’m reading feels that the book of … Continue reading
This is the Day the Lord Has Made
“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24) Those who grew up in a Christian home or school probably … Continue reading
FCP Has a New Mission Statement
Last year our preschool staff and school administration began the process of developing a mission statement that would clearly articulate the ethos of our preschool. We wanted our mission statement … Continue reading
Love is in the Air
Valentine’s day is quickly approaching and many of us are focused on what to get our sweetheart. Valentine’s day can be a time to celebrate more than romance, it can … Continue reading
I Have a Dream
Martin Luther King Jr. day is a time of celebrating a great vision of love and kindness. We have the opportunity to delight in our diversity and the unique way … Continue reading
Christmas Week!
Christmas Week is almost here! Monday through Friday, December 3rd through 7th, is our annual Christmas Week extravaganza. It features Mrs. Nelson’s book fair open from 8am – 8pm and … Continue reading
Assessing Preschool Students
Assessments: Are they necessary for preschoolers? With the changes in our education system the simple answer is: yes, even young children need to be assessed. When a child begins preschool, … Continue reading