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!  

In the past few days, we’ve made great friends, had some very busy spiders spinning webs, Little Mister and Miss Muffet being frightened away…over and over again, and Mrs. Moon … Continue reading A Whole Lot of Love, Learning, and Fun going on at VPS →

Travelling the same path as our summer walk, the Jackson/Moon 4’s took a fall walk today being detectives looking for clues of autumn. One clue…the tall, tall, corn was all … Continue reading Leaves of crimson, orange and gold…and a fall walk →

On this perfectly fabulous fall day, we decided to get out our safety walking rope, put on a color necklace and take a walk down Sakrison Road.   Looking for our … Continue reading Jackson/Moon 3 and 4 year olds take a Fall Walk →

Firefighter Tim has kindly been visiting Valley Pre-School for years…sharing thoughts on Fire Safety in his gentle and informative manner (Did you know that there are actually pink firetrucks?!!).  The … Continue reading VPS Alum Firefighter Tim and Fire Safety →

With the skies as blue as could be, the apples ripe for the picking, and the sweet hospitality of the Wutka’s, the Valley Pre-School 4’s had a fabulous morning at … Continue reading The Most Perfect Trip to a Very Special Orchard…Lost Acres →

Children said “So long” to our four red-spotted newts, “Speedy, Spot, Sally and Newbie”, along with our snail “Carl”.  They’ve been with us since the beginning of the year, but … Continue reading “So long” to our Newts…and “Hello” to a Mammoth Sunflower →