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January Activities to Stay Sharp (and Warm!)

The busy holiday season is behind us, which means we have more time to learn, play, and grow! Our themes range from learning about snow and ice to reading folktales and poetry. We invite parents to sign up for parent-teacher conferences. Toddler and Preschool classrooms will have signup sheets posted on ea...Continue Reading

October: Pumpkins, Projects, and Piles of Leaves

October is here, and with it comes pumpkins, costumes, and learning about the changes happening between summer and winter. We’ll be celebrating Halloween day by trick or treating around Ladybug. Feel free to dress up your bug in their favorite costume! Nursery The little ones had so much fun doing Septembe...Continue Reading

It’s Back To School!

Welcome to September! Whether you have a returning brand new “bug,” the beginning of the school year is always filled with anticipation and positive energy. We’re excited about the year ahead. Here are all of the fun activities and opportunities to learn in September. Nursery Our tiny but mighty bu...Continue Reading

Chore Ideas By Age Group

As your children grow, it’s important for them to learn responsibility. A great way to teach responsibility to your children is to start assigning them household chores. Even at toddler age, chores can be introduced. Chores are a great way for your little ones to feel included. They also help your child...Continue Reading

Indoor Winter Activities for Your Little Ones

In these cold winter months, it’s easy to hibernate in your home and become less active. It’s important to keep your children active throughout the long winter. There are plenty of ways to keep your child moving around and discovering new skills through activities, games, and play. Here are 10 easy and i...Continue Reading

Preparing for Preschool: What You Need to Know

When your child is about to start school, the nerves begin to set in. And all too often, these nerves are your own and not necessarily your child’s. It can be intimidating to prepare your child for preschool. After all, there’s so much to learn and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed as you try to teach yo...Continue Reading

Half-Day vs. Full-Day Preschool: Which is Better?

It happens to every parent: your child turns two or maybe even three and you just can’t help but wonder: is full-day or half-day preschool best? Of course, the answer isn’t simple nor is it the same for all families. After all, it’s important to consider what your child needs as well as what your fam...Continue Reading

Why You Should Consider Full Day Preschool for Your Child

Preschool is often broken up into two different segments: morning students and afternoon students. But, what ever happened to full-day preschool and what benefits does being in school full day have to offer? According to a recent survey, a lot in terms of better preparedness for both learning and social de...Continue Reading

How Preschool Curriculum Matters More Than You Think

A high-quality preschool program is more important than just preparing your child for kindergarten or a resource that can care for your child while you’re at work. In fact, preschool and its curriculum serve as an essential building block for your child’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. After...Continue Reading

Earth Day fun for our Preschoolers

Look what our Waconia Preschoolers found while cleaning up for Earth Day! A $5 bill, they spent the money on treats for their classroom. I hope everyone had a Happy Earth Day! ...Continue Reading