Look how creative this is.........

Feb 14, 2012

This is the cutest valentine ...and inside is an apple...YUMMY! Of course we have the most wonderful parents to shower us with goodies and love. THANK YOU!

Little Helper

Dec 12, 2011

Can I vacuum too?

When Pirates Attack!

Aug 24, 2011

It's the fearsome Pirate Bethbeard!

Open House

Apr 29, 2011

A great big Thank you from all of us to all of you that came to Open House. We had a great turn out. It was nice to see and chat with all of You! 

Our own Leprechaun!

Mar 30, 2011

Our own Leprechaun---complete with the mischievous grin!!

When Your Child Comes Home Messy

Mar 04, 2011

 "WHEN YOUR CHILD COMES HOME MESSY" 

Red paint in the hair? Blue paint on the jeans? Sand in the shoes? 
Peanut butter on the favorite shirt? White socks that look brown? 
Sleeves a little bit damp?

YOUR CHILD probably...

worked with a friend 
solved a problem 
created a masterpiece 
negotiated a difference 
learned a new skill 
had a great time 
developed new language skills

YOUR CHILD probably didn't...

feel lonely 
become bored 
do repetitive tasks that are too babyish 
do worksheet tasks that are too easy 
do sit down work that is discouraging

YOU probably...

Paid good money for those clothes 
Will have trouble getting the red paint out 
Are concerned that the caregiver isn't paying enough attention to 
your 
child

THE CAREGIVER probably...

Was aware of your child's needs and interests 
Spent time planning a challenging activity for the children 
Encouraged the children to try new things 
Put smocks on the children 
Was worried that you might be concerned

*Try to remember your favorite activity when you were four years old.

Was it outdoor play with water, mud, dress up clothes, with friends?

Young children really learn when they are actively involved in play, 
not when someone is talking to them. There is a difference between 
"messy" and "lack of care". The caregiver made sure your child was 
fed, warm, took a nap, washed hands after toileting and before eating, and 
also planned messy fun things to do because that's how young 
children learn!

Send your child in clothes that can get dirty! Keep extra old 
clothes at the play site for times when the child gets wet or really messy.

If you need to take the child out, bring the dress up clothes and 
allow time to change. Keep calm. Remember in a few years, teenagers will 
use your shampoo, mirrors, and most of your towels to be clean. But 
young children need time to be kids. If you have concerns, talk to your 
child's caregiver about active play.

Little Lincolns!

Feb 17, 2011

Two of our toddler friends getting into the spirit of President Lincoln's Birthday!

Oh Christmas Tree!

Dec 21, 2010

Oh Christmas tree Oh Christmas tree, I wonder if you'll even make it home?

Fall is Flung!

Nov 10, 2010

 Autumn always brings with it fabulous opportunities to explore the colors and textures of the season--- Happy Fall Everyone!

Clownin around

Nov 02, 2010

 Who are those two clowns running the office at River Bluff?

Butterfly eyes

Sep 23, 2010

I was a caterpillar now I'm a butterfly!

Cowboy Art!!

Sep 15, 2010

Yeeeeeeeehaaa, it's Cowboy Art! That looks like one rough and tumble cookin cowboy!!!

ROCK STAR DAY

Aug 16, 2010

That's one chilled out preschooler!!-

MINI CLOWN

Aug 10, 2010

That's some serious clownin around!! 

SILLY SPECS!!!

Aug 04, 2010

SILLY SPECS- WONDER WHAT THE WORLD LOOKS LIKE THROUGH THOSE LENSES:)

Duct Tape Experiments

Jul 29, 2010

Creativity in action---- an entire battleship made out of duct tape!

Birthday Girls

Jul 26, 2010

Happy belated Birthdays to our twenty somethings~~~ Ms. Brittany and Ms. Kimberly. Hope that you both had fabulous birthdays!!!

A visitor in the pool!

Jul 09, 2010

Yesterday our Grade School friends were surprised by a new swimmer in the pool. They had a blast fishing it out and showing it around.

Creative Representation

Jul 07, 2010

Today one of our preschool friends extended her imagination by making a candy cane out of some of our manipulatives. Our conversation that followed: "Look Ms. Bef a candy cane." "Wow, that's pretty cool, would you like me to take a picture?" "YEAH!" "Ok, would you like to be in the picture too?" "Yeah, take the picture" "Ok, show me how you want to stand in the picture."

Beautiful Butterfly

Jul 01, 2010

Ms. Lea

Jun 24, 2010

Our Fearless leader---- BEING HER SILLY SELF:)

Ms. Danette

Jun 22, 2010

Our crazy Ms. Danette- she's always "up" to something:)

Chipmunks the "Squeakuel"

Jun 17, 2010

Two of our young preschool friends performing their version of Simon the chipmunk.

Beautiful bird on our yard

Jun 16, 2010

Our preschoolers found this dove in our tree. And he seemed pretty content to just let the kids stare and talk to him all morning. He didn't seem afraid at all.

Dr Seuss Week

Jun 03, 2010

 We are celebrating the wonderful works of Dr. Seuss this week. The kids have enjoyed all of the fun arts and crafts we have created in his honor. Oh and check back for more news...... I heard a rumor the Cat in the Hat would be swinging by on Friday for a visit.