Get to know the teachers!

Here is some fun information about your child's teachers!

Ms. Chantel is a sophomore from Cimarron, Kansas. Her favorite color is turquoise. A highlight from her summer was babysitting and going on vacation to Boston, Maine and Canada. If she could go on any vacation of her choosing, she would travel to Paris because she would like to see the Eiffel Tower and she would take her best friend, Bailey with her. She says that she is super shy when you first get to know her. Ms. Chantel is a kind, gentle and caring person! 

Ms. Larisa is starting her 13th year at HCP. She is married to Vic and they live in Wichita. She loves the color turquoise too. She dreams of traveling to Australia and Europe - some day she'll make it there! In the meantime, Colorado is her favorite vacation spot! Larisa loves antiquing and enjoyed doing that one weekend this summer in KC. Something you may not know about her: she lived in Colorado for 10 years and did a lot of rock climbing! 

First day for TR!

This group was a little more cautious coming into a new place, but quickly became comfortable after we sang a few songs. It was a busy day filled with singing, reading stories, playing, drawing, eating a snack and much more! I didn't take many pictures because I was busy moving around too!! 

Tradition

This is my 13th year at Hesston College Preschool. I've gotten to know a lot of families over the years. Some families have multiple children, and that's allowed me to get to know the whole crew. It's been a lot of fun! I always enjoy seeing former preschoolers and how they've changed and grown up (literally!). Some families I've known for 1 or 3 or 8 years (depending on how many kiddos come through our program). I call it tradition. It's what the first child did, so now the remaining children do the same thing. 

Here's a family who are sending their 4th (and last) child through preschool.

The tall girl to the left of me was in the TR class
when I first starting teaching at HCP, and
now she is a sophomore in HS!! 

First day of preschool for MWF!

The children arrived at preschool ready to go! Most of them have attended here before and know the routine and feel pretty comfortable; they marched confidently right into the classroom! We had a great time today! 

Here are a few pictures from our first day. 

Cutting and gluing at the art table

LEGOS!

Mr. Chef

Rice at the sensory table

How many markers can you hold?

Already creating amazing structures!

Dress up time

Here's to a great year!!