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  • Letters and Circles and Music – Oh My!

    Alphabet Cover-Up

    Alphabet Cover-Up

    Can you find a lowercase d?

    Can you find a lowercase d?

    What letters can you find?

    What letters can you find?

    Put a marble on the capital E

    Put a marble on the capital E

    Circle creations

    Circle creations

    Using fine motor skills to create a circle

    Using fine motor skills to create a circle

    Free choice center time

    Free choice center time

    Music time with Ms. Joanie

    Music time with Ms. Joanie

    Elmo came to play and everyone got to play the guitar

    Elmo came to play while everyone had a turn to play the guitar

    Is your circle big or small?  If it's big, put it on your head!

    Is your circle big or small? If it's big, put it on your head!


  • Can you do the letter 2?

    Can you do the letter 2?

    Music time with Ms. Joanie

    Music time with Ms. Joanie

    Everyone loves go play the drum

    Everyone loves go play the drum

    Enjoying the fresh air

    Enjoying the fresh air

    Using our large and fine motor skills

    Using our large and fine motor skills

  • Ms Joanie’s First Music Class

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  • Art and music – what a fulfilling day in preschool!

    Learning about Vincent van Gogh with Ms. Penny

    Learning about Vincent van Gogh with Ms. Penny

    Starry Night paintings

    Starry Night paintings

    Small group time was dedicated to classroom routines and learning how to handle different emotions

    Small group time was dedicated to classroom routines and learning how to handle different emotions

    Music time with Ms. Joanie!

    Music time with Ms. Joanie!

  • Back to School Carnival 2010-2011

    The time has come.  The school year is once again upon us and all of us are ready (including the kids).  As we do each year, we will be kicking off with our annual Back to School Carnival.  Miss Penny, Miss Joanie and all the regular favorites will be on hand for art and song while the snow cones and popcorn abound.  This year is going to be phenomenal.  We are excited that you were able to join us and look forward to kicking things off right.  Come on out to 7803 Laurel Avenue from 3:30-5:30pm and bring your camera.  You don’t want to miss the opportunity to take a picture of the four-year-old face-painted spider-man, clutching half a cherry snow cone with a mouth full of laffy taffy attempting a spin-art masterpeice while dancing to Miss Joanie’s potty song and stuffing his pockets full of popcorn . . . because he may turn out to be yours.  Have Fun!

  • Our Creative Tots Took the Stage During Music Camp Week!

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    Misc Music collage

    Group collage

    Crafting collage

    Guitar collage

    Stage collage

    Bike collage

  • More Trik-a-Thon Pics

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    OUR CHEERING SECTION!

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  • Music with Miss Joanie!

    Today Miss Joanie took the children on a “Bear Hunt” where they went over a bridge and through the woods to get to the bear cave.  They made a rhythm on their legs to the beat of their story. Bear Cave 005

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  • Creative Tots Preschool Orchestra

    Ms. Joanie came today for a great musical experience!  We used rhythm sticks, bells, and cymbals to create our own orchestra.  We listened carefully and followed our leader to create our masterpiece.  The kids did a fantastic job listening (which is sometimes a challenge at this age).   Keep up the good work!  We also had a chance to play “Brownie,” which is one of Ms. Joanie’s special guitars she shares with us.  Each child had a chance to choose one of their favorite songs and help Ms. Joanie play the song on the guitar.  We heard everything from the theme song from Toy Story to Batman to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.  Ms. Joanie will be back next Friday morning for another musical adventure.

    our preschool orchestra is taking new members

    miss joanie taking requests



  • Miss Joanie is BACK!!

    Welcome Ms. Joanie back to the Preschool.  We were glad to see her and she of course, brought Elmo and Brownie!  We will see Ms. Joanie once a week this year and we can’t wait!

    Elmo teaches us the different parts of the guitar

    Elmo teaches us the different parts of the guitar