Weekly theme changes invite excitement, curiosity, imagination, involvement, creativity, friendships and so much more.  In just a few weeks we were able to enjoy the outdoors and the last few … Continue reading Weekly Surprises at Valley Pre-School →

Ah,  Sweet Summertime!  Let your imagination loose! At Valley Pre-School this year, we were inspired by the book, “Not A Box” by Antoinette Portis.   We used the same “not … Continue reading Summer’s Here! Get a Box! →

Creativity and imagination are alive with a little bit of rhyming sprinkled on top, thanks to Dr. Seuss.  He had us moving from Thing One to the next with enthusiasm and … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! →

Having our own winter picnic inspired by Robert Welber’s book, was magical.  Salty chips, freshly squeezed sour lemonade, sweet jelly sandwiches…winter birds, their calls, and  “snow”…you CAN have a picnic … Continue reading “The Winter Picnic” by Robert Welber →

Our “Not a Box”,  inspired by Antionette Portis’ book, began as a jet plane a few weeks ago, morphed into a bus then a puppet stage and today it became … Continue reading Not A Box! →

Set Up…Check!   Home Visits….Check!   First Week….Check! And now the fun continues….Welcome Families of 2016-2017!

Inspired by Robert Welber’s book, The Winter Picnic, the children decided it would be a great idea for us to have one.  With self-sufficiency, they made their own jelly sandwiches … Continue reading A Winter Picnic? →

We discovered sculptures at Valley Pre-School this week.  Sculptures of children, cups, styrofoam, wood, and, of course….ICE!!! Come and visit our creation…with an Open House Saturday 1/23 from 9-11 am. … Continue reading Sculptures….Of All Kinds! →

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! →