The older classes enjoyed a field trip to Tractor Supply to see the baby chicks and ducks in March. The chicks were a big hit! Spring has been early this year and the children are really enjoying the wonderful weather! They made a “weather watcher” spinner so they can keep track of the weather at home and they measured flowers and pulled weeds in the planter.

Both classes are fortunate to meet Winkie, the one-eyed dog and hear Winkie’s story shared by Annette Karr. The older children heard his story in March and the younger children will in April. Some of the children were very curious about why Winkie just had one eye. This provided opportunities to talk about how we are all alike and different and all loved by God just as we are.

In April the older children will paint recycled milk cartons for egg baskets and paint flower shapes. The younger children will decorate foam Easter eggs and sponge paint egg shapes.

Both classes are fortunate to have Jd. Bowman share with them. The older children will walk to see the theater at McPherson College. College students will come to the younger classes to perform! The children will all enjoy puppets and the puppet theater.

Parent/teacher conferences will be available Monday and Tuesday, Apr. 16 and 17. Preschool will not meet these days. The older classes will travel to Hedrick’s Exotic Animal Farm on April 25 and 26. All preschool class families are invited to an end of the year celebration at the Hutchinson Zoo on Monday, May 7 from 5:30 to 7:30.

Carol Temple, Director

Church family members are invited to join us at the McPherson Wendy’s on the evening of Monday, Dec. 12. Wendy’s will donate 20% of all sales from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., both dine in and drive-thru.

A special THANK YOU to the McPherson Church of the Brethren Women’s Ministries for your generous donation. Thank you for your ongoing support.

Carol Temple, Good Beginnings Preschool

The older class children have been bringing “fall finds” from home to show the other children. They discovered leaves of all shapes, sizes and colors with their sharp eyes. They had a wonderful time raking leaves in front of the church! The children have been singing the song, “I’m thankful for ______”. They have thought of everything from parents to pets to favorite foods and toys. The thing they mentioned most often was parents. Parents are KEY for their growth, development, love and sense of security!

Preschool teachers were thankful to meet with these caring parents during parent/teacher conferences. We were able to share information and learn more about each child.

In December, younger class members will read Counting to Christmas and share their “Countdown to Christmas” calendar. They can paint ornaments for the tree and play Christmas games: Christmas BINGO, Same/Different Socks, and Match the Gifts.

All children will make decorations for the room and help trim the tree. Parents and grandparents are invited to the Christmas Open House celebrations on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec.20 and 21. The younger class celebrations begin at 10:15 and the older class celebrations at 10:30. Christmas vacation is from December 22 through January 3.

Have a blessed Christmas!

Carol Temple

We are looking forward to another exciting year of learning starting August 31. Rita Yoder and Rolli Goodell celebrated 10 years of teaching last spring! They will again team up to teach the three-year-old classes. Carol Temple and Crystal Schrag will teach the older classes. I am thrilled to report that all classes are full!

Thank you for your prayerful support as we begin our new year.

Carol Temple, Director