For Kids Only Private Pre K

05/27/2026

Mornings…

05/27/2026

So excited to have tshirts for our sea dogs game!

Thank you to Maddie’s mom! For helping so much with this!!⚾️🏟️

05/17/2026

These flowers from teacher appreciation are still going strong ..removed the dead ones got a cute pitcher to put the remaining ones it !

05/17/2026

So thankful for my thoughtful creative families:)

05/13/2026

Our mornings! And invitations to play !

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

Outdoor mud kitchens provide toddlers with invaluable benefits, including sensory exploration, enhanced fine/gross motor skills, and creative imaginative play.

They foster social interaction, STEM skills like measuring, and a strong connection with nature, all while building confidence and independence in an open-ended, low-tech environment.
Here are the key benefits of outdoor mud kitchens for toddlers:
Sensory Development: Mud provides varied textures, temperatures, and smells, offering rich sensory feedback that helps build neural connections.
Physical Motor Skills: Activities such as scooping, stirring, pouring, carrying buckets, and kneading improve fine motor control and gross motor coordination.
Creativity and Imagination: With no fixed rules, children create "mud cakes," soups, and potions, fostering imaginative play and creative thinking.
STEM Skill Development: Toddlers explore math and science concepts by measuring ingredients, experimenting with consistency (wet vs. dry), and counting.
Social and Emotional Skills: Playing together in a kitchen encourages communication, teamwork, negotiation, and sharing.
Nature Connection & Environmental Care: Using natural ingredients like soil, water, petals, and leaves fosters an early appreciation for nature and environmental stewardship.
Confidence Building: The open-ended, non-judgmental nature of mud play allows children to explore freely without fear of making mistakes, building confidence and self-competency.
Increased Outdoor Time: Mud kitchens encourage kids to get outside, reducing screen time and encouraging active, independent play.

05/06/2026

Oh my goodness, you guys… I am just blown away. The treats, the surprises, the thought, the creativity—this Teacher Appreciation Week has been nothing short of incredible. It just keeps coming, and each day somehow feels even more meaningful than the last.

The macarons? Absolute perfection. I don’t even know if I’ve ever mentioned how much I love them, or if you just somehow knew—but they were so thoughtful and so delicious. The bags yesterday, the eye mask, the True Fruit (which I love), the chapstick we’re constantly reaching for while we’re outside, the claw clips… every single item felt so intentional, so personal, so full of care.

It’s not just the gifts—it’s the heart behind them. The time, the effort, the kindness that went into every detail. I feel so deeply humbled and honestly so proud to be part of a community of families who show up in this way. The love and appreciation you’ve poured into this week is something I will carry with me for a long time.

Thank you doesn’t even begin to cover it. Truly. 💛