…And We’re Back ~ Happy 2016 from Valley Pre-School!

On our first day back, we are already well versed in our newest virtue “Self-Sufficiency” which our parents LOVE.  We love the inventiveness of our children…if you don’t want to use YOUR fingers to paint, … Continue reading …And We’re Back ~ Happy 2016 from Valley Pre-School! →

Thanks-Giving-Joy

Our tummies and hearts were full of thanks at Valley Pre-School.  Now we head into this magical holiday season with a joyful spirit of generosity…

Billy Goats, Leaves, and Rainbows at Valley Pre-School

“Again, again, again”, came the pleas of the children after they were invited to re-enact the story “The Three Billy Goats Gruff”. We had the best Billy Goats ever but … Continue reading Billy Goats, Leaves, and Rainbows at Valley Pre-School →

Inspired Play…at Valley Pre-School

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 →

Amazing Adventures in Autumn 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 →

Firefighter Visit 2003…Firefighter Visit 2015

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 →

From Valley Pre-School “I Gotta Go, I Gotta Go…”

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…” →

Fun First Days at Valley Pre-School

“There are lives I can imagine without children but none of them have the same laughter & noise.”    ~ Brian Andreas We had ALOT of laughter and noise last week! We … Continue reading Fun First Days at Valley Pre-School →

With Set Up Day successfully completed, wonderful Home Visits behind us, and the Membership Meeting adjourned, we are about to begin another enchanting year with the 2015-2016 children of Valley … Continue reading We’re About to Begin… →

The Many Activities in ONE Morning at Valley Pre-School

In our multi-age class last week, there was alot happening…getting ready for Spring Fling,  Police station work getting done, Duck-Duck-Goose with Grandma Gentry, and a Spring Walk with some food … Continue reading The Many Activities in ONE Morning at Valley Pre-School →