Our trip to Underwood Family Farm was not only fun but also a tremendous success! Our parents were incredibly supportive, engaging with the kids on a one-on-one basis throughout the day. The children had the opportunity to learn about the different types of plants, exploring the fascinating world of what grows underground versus what grows above the soil. They also discovered the differences between fruits and vegetables.
One of the highlights of our visit was riding on the tractor, which was an exciting experience for everyone. Afterward, we got to pick our own vegetables, which was both educational and rewarding. The kids loved interacting with the animals and feeding them, creating memories that we will cherish for a long time. Overall, it was a wonderful day filled with learning, laughter, and family bonding!
Our trip to Underwood Family Farm was not only fun but also a tremendous success! Our parents were incredibly supportive, engaging with the kids on a one-on-one basis throughout the day. The children had the opportunity to learn about the different types of plants, exploring the fascinating world of what grows underground versus what grows above the soil. They also discovered the differences between fruits and vegetables.
One of the highlights of our visit was riding on the tractor, which was an exciting experience for everyone. Afterward, we got to pick our own vegetables, which was both educational and rewarding. The kids loved interacting with the animals and feeding them, creating memories that we will cherish for a long time. Overall, it was a wonderful day filled with learning, laughter, and family bonding!
The holiday season is here and in full swing at the preschool. Here are a few quick reminders about what we will look forward to over December.
Preschool Christmas Chapel – Thursday, December 5th
We are kicking off December with our Preschool Christmas chapel! All the classes will gather to worship and experience the Nativity Story with Mr. Tim. This is one of our favorite chapels of the year as we remember the reason for the season.
Grandparent’s Day – Friday, December 13th – MINIMUM DAY: NOON DISMISSAL
Rooms 1 & 2 will perform with the upper campus in our auditorium, while Rooms 3, 4, 5, & Toddlers will present at the preschool.
All grandparents should plan to park at our Garfield Parking Lot located at 1492 N Garfield Ave., Pasadena, CA. 91104.
The preschool parking lot will be reserved for handicapped parking and drop-off/pick-up only.
Rooms 1 & 2 Grandparents
Head straight to the auditorium.
Auditorium doors open at 8:30 a.m.
The program will start at 9:00 a.m.
The performance will end at roughly 10:00 a.m., giving grandparents with children in Rooms 3, 4, or 5 the time to walk to the preschool.
At 10 a.m., the grandparents of our Room 1 & 2 friends will be able to visit with their students in their classrooms.
Grandparents with children in Rooms 1 or 2 and Rooms 3, 4, 5, or Toddlers will also be able to visit the classrooms before Rooms 3, 4, 5, and Toddlers performance at 10:50 a.m.
Rooms 3, 4, 5, & Toddler Grandparents
Head to the preschool after the main campus performance.
Preschool doors will open at 10:00 a.m. so grandparents can visit the classrooms.
The Younger Pod performance will start at 10:50 a.m.
This is a MINIMUM DAY; grandparents are welcome to take students post-performances. If a grandparent or other adult will pick up your kiddo, please use the link below to fill out our Grandparents Day 2024—Pick Up form. Children will only be released to grandparents or other adults with permission from parents.
*Please be sure to complete this form by Friday, December 6th.
Tuesday/Thursday students welcome. Please speak to the teachers if you want your child to participate in the performance.
Happy Birthday, Jesus! – FRIDAY, December 14th from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Happy Birthday, Jesus! is a SATURDAY MORNING EVENT; this annual preschool tradition will occur at the preschool and in the PCS auditorium. Each classroom has been preparing seasonal songs to share with our families.
Event Schedule:
10:00 a.m. – Preschool doors open for Craft Making. You are invited to visit each preschool classroom to create fun Christmas Crafts.
10:50 a.m. – Preschoolers are dropped off in their classrooms, and families head to the PCS auditorium to find seats for our performance.
11:00 a.m. – Preschool Christmas Performance
12:00 p.m. – Event ends
Each classroom will host crafts for everyone to make. This is a beautiful way to earn MVP hours. Room Parents will send details of how you can help support the event by donating supplies, setting up, cleaning up, or helping monitor/host during the event. (Volunteer MVP hours will be doubled at this event; working ½ an hour counts as 1 hour.)
Parking: Garfield Parking Lot located at 1492 N Garfield Ave., Pasadena, CA. 91104.
We will also be parking on the PCS field.
PJs and Hot Cocoa Days – Thursday, December 19th & Friday, December 20th
One of our beloved Christmas traditions at preschool is our PJs and Hot Cocoa Days! We love getting cozy and watching a classic Christmas short such as How the Grinch Stole Christmas or Charlie Brown’s Christmas Special. Add a little popcorn, a warm cup of cocoa, and an entire class of friends, and it makes for a beautiful time together.
Friday, December 20th – MINIMUM DAY: NOON DISMISSAL
Monday, December 23rd through Friday, January 3rd
From our preschool family to yours…
May your Christmas season be filled with love, light, and laughter as you gather with family and friends to enjoy festive traditions, remember those you love, create memories, and celebrate the reason for the season. We pray blessings over everyone during the holiday break and look forward to reuniting again in the New Year.
In His service and with deep, heartfelt love,
Pasadena Christian Preschool
8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
Luke 2:8-14
Monday, January 6th – Preschool Resumes
Thursday, January 29th & Friday, January 30th – SNOW DAYS!
We are excited to share that our class, along with the toddler class, won the soup contest! Our Stone Soup Days were a great success, and that’s thanks to the wonderful participation of our Room 2 families. We deeply appreciate everyone who signed up and a special thank you to all the moms and dads who volunteered their time to help cook and serve. The children had an amazing time celebrating, and we are so grateful for each of you. As we approach Thanksgiving, we give thanks to the Lord for all of you and pray you have a blessed time with your loved ones, filled with reflection on His goodness and faithfulness.
We had an amazing time at Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark, CA! Highlights included the Vegetable Show, Tractor Ride, Vegetable Picking, and the Farm Animal Show. We also had the chance to visit the Farm Animal Center and feed the animals! Enjoy this video from Room 2 capturing all the fun!
Every Wednesday is our time to venture onto the big school campus and utilize the big field.
It’s a great time for the students to run around, be loud and get out energy!
We often start with a race across the field. We like to run like different animals varying from birds to horses! Students love to come up with different ways to cross the field.
Our time on the field is usually about 30-40 minutes before chapel. Within that time we run, play soccer, play catch and play with frisbees.
Sometimes, Room 2 accompanies us on the big field. We welcome them into activities and join forces to have fun!
Sometimes we bring out different things like the parachute and potatoes sacks for sack races!
Big Field is a highlight of our week. It gives us a light and fun break from small groups. A big open space is great for children to use their creativity!
Psalm 96:12:
“Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy.”
With 2025 right around the corner we are so excited to announce some of the upcoming news for our toddler program. We will be starting 2025 with two rooms, toddler A and toddler B will up and operating in play. With Ms. Arpy in older toddler room B and Ms. Breanna in younger toddler room A. Another great addition to our support will be a room parent. A room parent is needed to support both rooms.
If you are available and interested in joining our awesome room parent team please reach out to the office or toddler staff for more details.
At Pasadena Christian Preschool we believe that play is the foundation of learning. Everyday is filled with fun, laughter, and learning as our little explorers dive into activities designed to spark curiosity and build essential skills. Here’s a glimpse into a typical day in Room 4.
Our days begin with art/craft time with teacher. We are currently reading The Ugly Pumpkin by Dave Horowitz which inspired us to create our own version of “ugly” pumpkins.
Watching children paint with apples during the fall season is pure fun! They are able to discover new textures, create colorful prints, and turn a simple fruit into a canvas for creativity and discovery.
Children love creative play because they get the chance to paint, build with blocks, or explore sensory bins. This type of play helps improve and refine motor skills, encourage problem- solving, and allow them to express their creativity. In this instance, the “trucks are going to work.”
Building community during chapel time; the kids love to sit and worship. Their faces completely light up when Mr. Tim plays songs they recognize with his ukulele, as well as when we listen to Bible stories.
Everyday we spend time in our outdoor play area, where children can run, jump and explore. On this day, we went out to water our garden and learn about the process of how a seed grows in soil.
This month in Preschool, we are focusing on the theme of Thankfulness! As 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 reminds us, “Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Throughout the month, we will read books, sing songs, and reflect on the things we are grateful for during circle time. Here are some of the books we are enjoying:
Thanksgiving is for Giving Thanks by Margaret Sutherland
If You’re Thankful & You Know It by Chrissy Bozik
Grateful: A Song of Giving Thanks by John Bucchino
Our class created Thankful Turkeys! Each student used their fine motor skills to paint paper plates and cardboard tubes, which we let dry overnight. The next day, the teacher wrote down each child’s thankful thoughts on feather cutouts. Students then added feathers, a beak, a waddle, and sticker eyes to complete their turkey crafts. We invite you to stop by our classroom bulletin board to see what our class is thankful for. Here are a few pictures of our students working on their Thankful Turkeys!
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