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Musical Nature

November 30, 2012 - Preschool Weekly

This Week’s Adventures: Music is all around! We listened to and created all kinds of wonderful music! Favorite Activities: We loved making instruments like tambourines and kazoos from recycled materials.… Read more »

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Grateful Hearts

November 16, 2012 - Preschool Weekly

[slideshow] This Week’s Adventures: We celebrated American Education Week by inviting parents out to be our Trail Buddies! We learned about being kind and reflected on ways to show gratitude. Favorite Activities:… Read more »

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Blankets of Leaves

November 10, 2012 - Preschool Weekly

This Week’s Adventures: A chill is in the air whispering winter will be here soon, but we continue to marvel at autumn leaves. Favorite Activities: Ever painted with a pine… Read more »

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Blankets of Leaves

November 4, 2012 - Preschool Weekly

This Week’s Adventures: The leaves are falling down – and we are ready to catch them! We explored beautiful autumn leaves and the rustling places they rest. Favorite Activities: Leaf… Read more »

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Autumn Trees

October 27, 2012 - Preschool Weekly

This Week’s Adventures: Trees are irrestistible this time of year! We spent plenty of time under shady canopies discovering the beauty and power of trees. Favorite Activities: We loved making… Read more »

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Healthy Foods, Healthy Bodies

October 19, 2012 - Preschool Weekly

This Week’s Adventures:Fall is full of healthy foods, many of which we tasted this week. We learned the importance of eating healthy foods to keep our bodies strong! Favorite Activities:… Read more »

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Apples, Pumpkins and Gourds – Oh My!

October 12, 2012 - Family Events & Outings, Preschool Weekly

[slideshow] This Week’s Adventures: Fall is full of fruits such as pumpkins, apples and gourds. We did some hands-on picking, patting and tasting to learn about them! Favorite Activities: We… Read more »

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Community Helpers

October 5, 2012 - Preschool Weekly

  This Week’s Adventures: Just as plants and animals rely on each other, people rely on each other for survival, too. This week we compared important jobs that people do… Read more »

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Animal Clues

September 28, 2012 - Preschool Weekly

This Week’s Adventures: Signs of animals are all around! This week we uncover animal secrets by following clues! Favorite Activities:We loved making muddy boot tracks to show that we leave… Read more »

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Animal News

September 22, 2012 - Preschool Weekly

[slideshow]This Week’s Adventures: We pretended to be animals as we learned all about local wild life. We also had a special visit from our local volunteer fire fighters. Favorite Activities: Our… Read more »

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