Thankfulness….the children REALLY get that.  They told us that they were thankful for their brothers, sisters, moms, dads, cats, dogs, toys, necklaces, sunshine, everything, and LOVE! Thankfulness…the teachers REALLY get … Continue reading And We’re Thankful…. →

A corn cob, some fabric, corn kernels, yarn, and sticks, along with some of Mrs. Moon’s ingenuity and the children’s imagination….they had a great time creating and we know they’ll … Continue reading Isn’t it wonderful when you have to make your own toys?…. →

…As our children studied the Native Americans of years ago, there was a realization of how different it was for those children, and yet our children thoroughly reveled in grinding … Continue reading No stores, no electronics, no cars, no ready-made anything, and yet… →

First, the leaves were pounded to get the color onto the fabric, and then we needed to sew a rod pocket in the background to be able to hang the … Continue reading Oh, the things we can do with a hammer and a sewing machine! →

The children were enthralled with their ability to “pound” the color right out of their leaves.  Their muscles got a work out and the results were stunning!  You’ll want to … Continue reading The Science of Leaves…absolutely gorgeous! →

The children absolutely LOVE re-enacting this traditional tale with a little VPS twist at the end.

Between Millie Witch flying by to make Alpha-Boo Soup, costume parades, party planning, and a visit from Humbug Witch, Halloween at VPS was a BOO-tifully fun time!