Loose Parts in Play and Open Ended Art…they engage and develop every domain of learning, the result of which is a roomful of joyful, productive children working together…the creations are … Continue reading Inspired Play…at Valley Pre-School →

Shell sightings and exploring  in a yellow submarine under the sea finished off our warm summer months while fall apple tasting at Lost Acres Orchard gave us many culinary ideas such … Continue reading Amazing Adventures in Autumn at Valley Pre-School →

Twelve years ago in 2003, Firefighter Tim visited Valley Pre-School during Fire Prevention Week.  In the group of children sat Firefighter Tim’s little girl and also a little guy named … Continue reading Firefighter Visit 2003…Firefighter Visit 2015 →

We were fortunate to acquire a monarch caterpillar this year thanks to local photographer Beth Reis.  We watched it grow and change into a chrysalis. We guessed whether it’d be … Continue reading From Valley Pre-School “I Gotta Go, I Gotta Go…” →