Fire Safety

Fire fighter hats. Check
Fire hoses. Check
Fire trucks. Check 
The block area was set up for some fire fighter play today. And they did! It was very interesting to see how creative and imaginative several children were as they created scenarios, assigned "roles", and scripted the story. There were a lot of areas of the room on fire, but the "firefighters" were also saving people and rescuing a cat from a tree. It is amazing to me how well children fall into different roles and scripts in play - it demonstrates the learning and thinking that happens while they are playing! 

Putting a fire out!

Fire trucks are fun too! 

Rescuing a cat from a tree

We are ready!

She just wants to do her work - no pictures please!

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!!

Preschool Openings!

We have several openings in the TR and MWF classes. The TR class serves children ages 3-5 years old and the MWF class serves children ages 4-5 year old children entering Kindergarten next Fall '18. Please contact Larisa @ larisa.lawrence@hesston.edu or (620)327-8161 for more information.

Preschool starts soon!

Where did the summer go? It's true, preschool starts soon. We look forward to seeing everyone again.
Here is some important information:

Open House at Preschool – Mon, Aug, 21 for enrolled preschool children and families to visit the preschool classroom and meet your child’s teachers!

            TR class come and go during this time slot: 6:30-7:00 pm

            MWF class come and go during this time slot: 7:00-7:30 pm

Preschool begins – 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon

            MWF class – Wed, Aug 23^rd

            TR class – Thu, Aug 24^th

Supplies for Preschool –

·        1 (one) 2 pack of glue sticks

·        1 (one) 10 count of Crayola Classic Markers (classic or bold colors) – does not need to be washable. (They are .97 cents at Walmart.)

·        1 roll of quality paper towel

·        1 3-ring Avery Economy View Binder 8.5 X 11”, 1” White (for your child’s portfolio) – please be sure to get this exact one as we want them all uniform.

·        1 box or bag of snack (Ritz crackers, animal crackers, Cheez its, Cheerios, etc. NO sweet snacks please. The preschool will supplement snack with cheese, milk, fruit or vegetables).

·        A backpack (not required but children enjoy having one!)

See you soon!!