Month: January 2024

WINTER BLAST

GOOD BOOKS WE READ IN THE MONTH OF JANUARY
The book, “ ALL YOU NEED FOR A SNOWMAN,” by Alice Schertle, was used to create our bulletin board and to inspire the kiddos to use their imagination on the felt board
Class 4’s snowman
The kids got a chance to open our gifts donated by all of you. Thank you!
Here they are Using their small muscle skills to tear paper for our snowman collage. FUN!
Our melted snowman collage.
Boxes are fun specially if they are assorted in size. The kiddos used math skills, science and creativity with these cool boxes. They also learned how to collaborate ideas, communicate with each other and take turns at knocking the tower down.
Exposure to colors and shapes
Out door playing is so much fun!
Looking for worms, roly-polies and anything interesting moving in outside science box.

Icy Work Ahead!

Happy New Year! It’s January and our friends returned to school ready to jump into some fun, winter-themed activities. We started with Animal Rescue on the Ice! Rooms 1, 2, and 3 worked together to free arctic animals from glaciers. This was a great opportunity for us to discuss safety practices– the importance of protective eyewear and spatial awareness while using a real hammer.

News and Reminders 2024

Happy New Year! We are so excited to be back together at preschool in 2024. Here are a few quick reminders about what we will look forward to this month.

Preschool Chapel – Friday, Jan. 12th

This month’s chapel will focus on the visit of the magi as well as revisiting the details of the nativity story. So often, we see depictions of the magi worshiping Jesus at the stable, but it took them a whole additional year to find him! We can’t wait to explore the story and see what other details we are able to parse out regarding their auspicious arrival and the gifts they bring.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Mon., Jan. 15th – PRESCHOOL CLOSED

We will be celebrating the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., along with the rest of the nation, by taking the day to remember and reflect on his service and sacrifice.

At the preschool, we approach the concept of social justice at an age-appropriate level by acknowledging the meaningful contributions of historical figures such as MLK but more specifically by reflecting on the love and nature of God. God teaches us that we are all created in His image (Gen. 1:26), that we are all one in Christ Jesus (Eph. 5:21), that we are called to stand for others (Prob. 31:8-9), and most importantly, to love God and each other. (Matt. 22:37-39, John 15:12).

Moonlight Magic – Fri., Jan. 19th

We are having our first Moonlight Magic event since 2020. This is a chance for parents to have a night out and for the preschoolers to have a pajama party! The event follows our preschool day from 6 to 9 pm.

Information and registration forms were sent out prior to our Christmas break by Mrs. Allen, the director of the BYH. Still, additional forms and information can be found in the preschool lobby.

BYH registration is closed, but the preschool will accept forms until Friday, January 12th. Spaces are limited and are first come, first served.

Snow Days – Thurs., Jan. 25th & Fri., Jan. 26th

We are excited to announce an on-site field trip to the snow this winter! Starting Thursday, January 25th, we are turning the yard into a winter wonderland with snow! The snow will be provided by an outside company, Arctic Glacier, specializing in snow/ice events. Each classroom will have an opportunity to explore the frosty fun as an extension of their classroom’s yard time.

We recommend bundling up your little ones on those days and sending snow-appropriate clothes, footwear, and extra clothes to change into after the event.

*This event will be postponed if the forecast calls for rain on either of our planned days.

Coming soon…

Picture Days – Wednesday, Feb. 21st & Thursday, Feb. 22nd

It is time to capture those adorable preschool smiles once again! Preschool picture days have arrived.

The preschool will host School Pictures from Julie Lilly Photography on Wednesday, Feb. 21st, and Thursday, Feb. 22nd. Your child will be photographed only on one of the days. Please look out for more information from your child’s teachers about which day has been assigned to your kiddo.