Grace Childcare Center: 2011

Monday, November 28, 2011

Singing with Fay's Dad!

It doesn't get more fun than this! Fay's dad from the full day class brought in his guitar and he and Mrs. T. rocked the house! Everyone just loved dancing to Blue Suede Shoes!!!

Monday, November 21, 2011

We are Thankful at GCC...

We are thankful for all of our wonderful families! A great time was had at our Thanksgiving feasts with so many goodies to share!

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Stranger Danger with Trooper Paul!

Today we learned about Stranger Danger with Trooper Paul....and, we got to check out his police car! Just toooo cooool !!!

Monday, October 31, 2011

Magic Pumpkin Seeds?

Wow! Mrs. T. planted some magic pumpkin seeds out front and look what we found!

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

It's Fall Planting Time!

The 3' class is busy at work planting flower bulbs. Spring is a long time to wait to see the results but it's something great to look forward to!

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Getting Creative!!!!

Wow...look at what these busy boys have made! It makes me remember my own childhood and all the creative things we made using recycled things. Great job kids!

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Our new school year is well underway as we look forward to the the new season which is approaching fast! As we begin our second month of school, we are happy to say that the children are adjusting quite well to our routines and to their new friends. We are off to a great start and we are having fun learning as we play!

Just Playing

When I am building in the block room, please don't say I'm "just playing". For you see, I'm learning as I play, about balance and shapes. Who knows, I may be an architect someday.

When I'm getting all dressed up, setting the table, caring for the babies, don't get the idea I'm "just playing". For, you see, I'm learning as I play; I may be a mother or a father someday.

When you see me up to my elbows in paint or standing at an easel, or molding and shaping clay, please don't let me hear you say, "He is just playing". For, you see, I'm learning as I play. I'm expressing myself and being creative. I may be an artist or an inventor someday.

When you see me sitting in a chair "reading" to an imaginary audience, please don't laugh and think I'm "just playing". For, you see, I'm learning as I play. I may be a teacher someday.

When you see me combing the bushes for bugs, or packing my pockets with choice things I find, don't pass it off as "just play". For you see, I'm learning as I play. I may be a scientist someday.

When you see me engrossed in a puzzle or some "plaything" at my school, please don't feel the time is wasted in "play". For, you see, I'm learning as I play. I'm learning to solve problems and concentrate. I may be in business someday.

When you see me cooking or tasting foods, please don't think that because I enjoy it, it is "just play". I'm learning to follow direction and see differences. I may be a cook someday.

When you see me learning to skip, hop, run and move my body, please don't say I'm "just playing". For, you see, I'm learning as I play. I'm learning how my body works. I may be a doctor, nurse or athlete someday.

When you ask me what I've done at school today, and I say, "I just played", please don't misunderstand me. For you see, I'm learning as I play. I'm learning to enjoy and be successful in my work. I'm preparing for tomorrow. Today, I am a child and my work is play.

~Anita Wadley

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Just a reminder...

Hope you are all enjoying your summer! Just a friendly reminder that Grace Childcare Center is closed until the new school year begins on August 29th. This is the start date for the Full Day Program ONLY. Our traditional preschool classes begin the week of Labor Day. Please don't hesitate to email or call with any questions. See you soon!

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