Sunshine Musical Preschool

It's a Garden Party

2009-05-03T18:57:00.000-07:00

Bunny Teeth

2009-04-02T14:34:00.000-07:00

I love these Gummy teeth, We have so much fun trying to get the kids to be able to keep them in their mouths. Just know this is a kodak moment because it took several sets of slimy teeth to make it work for our 1 second snapshot. Gosh I love your kids!!

Dr. Seuss and the Easter Egg Hunt

2009-04-02T12:20:00.000-07:00

February Activities

2009-03-14T18:35:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox photobook

Blooming Art

2009-02-17T19:44:00.000-08:00

Preschool Art Show Featured Artists

2009-02-17T19:24:00.000-08:00

Sculptures

2009-02-17T19:20:00.000-08:00

Self Portraits

2009-02-17T15:36:00.000-08:00

2009-02-17T15:30:00.000-08:00

Painters working on their "Sistine Chapel" Like Michaelangelo. Laying on the scaffold, painting a ceiling.

January 2009 Activities

2009-02-04T07:57:00.000-08:00

Here are the photos from this last month's activities, Dinosaur week, and Winter Wonderland.
Enjoy!

Dinosaur Days Have begun

2009-01-25T21:32:00.000-08:00

Here is a sneak peek at what we have been doing. More pictures to come this week.

January

2008-12-28T20:05:00.000-08:00

I am still catching up on all the administrative items during the break. I will be emailing January's calendar before the break is over. I will be the Leader of the day for the first day back to school on Monday, January 5.

Don't forget to email me your photos from the nativity pagaent. Thanks for all you do.

Christmas around the World

2008-12-28T19:58:00.000-08:00

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

December was a busy month for us. We traveled all around the world, learning about Christmas in all different countries, Sweden, Norway, Germany, and Bethlehem. Yusif's family was wonderful to help us learn all about his families heritage, and Sudan. We loved it all.

Lost and Found

2008-12-28T18:36:00.000-08:00

I found some pictures from our Olympics last spring, on my cell phone. They are of the preschoolers recieving their medals. Sorry I missed them from last year, but still fun to enjoy now.

Senses and Smiles

2008-11-28T21:45:00.000-08:00

Autumn Leaves-Leaf Day

2008-11-09T20:52:00.000-08:00

The weather was just too nice, NOT to let the kids go out and play! That was the best way to let them explore their senses, and enjoy each other's company. They had so much fun, from being monsters, jumping out of the leaves, to doing all kinds of silly things. I tried to get a photo of each child in the leaves, but some were harder to catch than others. They were having too much fun.

Halloween Program 2008

2008-11-03T20:16:00.000-08:00

I hope you enjoyed our short little showcase of all our favorite songs we have been working on. Here is a slideshow of all our festivities, and spooky events from halloween. We counted candy corns, made Slime, and at yummy, delicious halloween donuts. We enjoyed being in our costumes, and all the make believe. At the end of the slide show, there are videos of our songs. Click Play on the picture and it will show you a lot of hilarious, things from our little spooks.

Real or Pretend-Ghosts

2008-10-29T12:39:00.000-07:00

We talked about Halloween and all the fun that comes with it. We talked about things that are real and things that are fun, and pretend. Bats were real- we read Stellaluna, on Monday- and created our bats. Today we talked about Ghosts- and how they are fun to talk about and be scary, at halloween, but they are just pretend. We created our masterpieces out of salt dough, and baked them.

Apples and Autumn

2008-10-29T12:37:00.000-07:00

A little delayed in posting, but here is our last week with Apples and Autumn- We had a tasty treat on Friday, making Apple Crisp. Some liked it, ALOT, and some did not.

2007-2008 year books

2008-10-26T20:03:00.000-07:00

I know everyone's budgets have been very tight this year. Ours has as well. In creating the Preschool yearbook, I tried very hard to keep it at a cost minimum. I recognize that $60 is a lot to spend on a scrapbook. I think you will be impressed if you could see the great things this yearbook will offer you.

So to help out with the cost of the yearbook, Picaboo, has offered to give me 12- $25 gift cards to pass on to you. I know isn't that awesome!!! It is their way of saying Merry Christmas a bit early on my behalf. So, if you are still interested in having me order a preschool scrapbook for next year for you, we are now getting a 50% discount from my preschool coupon, AND $25 extra off the price of the books. Which will make these yearbooks-$35.

I will receive these gift cards the first of December or so. Please email me and let me know if you would still like to purchase a yearbook. I would hate for you to miss out on this. It is seriously a Once in a lifetime occurance that we will ever get this opportunity again for our preschool.

Thank you PICABOO!! You are wonderful!
www.picaboo.com

Merry Christmas Parents! a little early

Wonderful online story site

2008-10-26T19:42:00.000-07:00

I found this great sight, that has popular actors reading our favorite best selling stories online. It is wonderful with illustrations and voice changes, for all characters. I love it. I will be using it periodically on the lap top to have the children listen during story time.

here is the link if you would like to use it at home.

http://www.storylineonline.net/index2.html

Check it out. It is absolutely wonderful.

Welcome our New Preschool Friend

2008-10-22T18:10:00.000-07:00

We have a new preschool friend, Yusif. Welcome to our preschool. His parents are Elf, and Najat. We are excited to have him come.
We are now at 10 students, (not counting Conner) Conner makes us 11. We are a very energetic Bunch!

A Visit from Miami Township Police Dept

2008-10-22T17:52:00.001-07:00

We enjoyed our personal Safety week. Sorry for the delay in posting the pictures. You have to love it when your two year old learns to remove all the cords from every appliance and charger you own. Hence the dead battery and no way to download the pictures. (I have to share so you all understand life is NORMAL, at my house) Even away from preschool time.Officer Evans from the Miami Township Police Department, came to visit with us and share in all the cool things he carries on his belt. We thought the handcuffs were so cool, and every one behaved especially well when Miss Cari, told them she would lock them up in handcuffs. (Ha)

Officer Evans shared with us some great books about Safety, and talked with us about how to stay safe at Halloween time.

The Highlight of the morning was being able to look in Officer Evans patrol car. He showed us how to get out if we ever got stuck in there, and the magic lever that makes the trunk open. We even got to sit inside the patrol car, and mess around with all the buttons, and cool things. The favorite spot for some seemed to be the back seat. (We hope that isn't a sign of the future)

We took more photos of the kids in the car, and playing with everything, and pretending to drive as well. My camera battery died, so when I am able to get with Sydney's mom we will post those awesome photos as well.

Thank you so much Officer Evans for taking the time to come and share with us and let us experience all the things we are always curious about knowing. We loved watching your sirens, and hearing all the cool things your car can do.

Personal Safety Week

2008-10-12T18:47:00.000-07:00

We are going to be discussing what we can do to keep our selves safe. Personal Safety or Stranger Danger. This is a very important subject, you need to take the time to talk with your child at home about. Please discuss the safe places they can go, find a sing songy way to remember their phone #, and talk about what the name of their street is, and what your names are. So they can help them selves.

Here is a link for a wonderful booklet from Missing and Exploited Children- it is 16 pages, long so I thought you could down load the PDF to your computer at home as a reference to know what your child should know and how to talk with them about Personal Safety.

http://www.missingkids.com/en_US/publications/NC122.pdf

Here are a few other resources for information to help you with talking to your kids

http://www.radkids.org/ataglance.shtml

Fire Prevention Week 1

2008-10-12T17:37:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox greeting

We sure loved all the great stuff we learned this week about preventing fires. The tour of the fire house was the high light for sure. I just had a few photos from my group of kids, if you have more from the other group, I would love to have them so I could post another slide show of it.

This week we will be taking about community helpers, and have a visit from a Police officer. on Wednesday. He will me coming directly too the preschool. Parents do not need to attend unless they would like to. It will be just like a regular day.

Fundraiser Packet Due

2008-10-07T13:28:00.001-07:00

Just to remind you all that our fundraiser "Scentsy" is due Friday. You can still place orders online, incase you have any fence sitters on deciding what they want.

Thanks for your help in making our preschool activities fun, and fulfilling.

Blooms and Berries Pumpkin Patch

2008-10-04T20:34:00.001-07:00

Wow, what a great day at the pumpkin patch! I love to see all the smiles, and hear all the giggles on trip like this. I love it!!!! Hope you had a wonderful day with your children.

Pumpkin Week

2008-10-04T19:33:00.000-07:00

We had a great week! We enjoyed the big boxes, and working on our social skills. I was so amazed at the games of imagination, and neighbor to neighbor fun-ness. It was hilarious to watch and listen to the conversations. Painting pumpkins created a alot of excitement. We enjoyed mixing our colors, and figuring out what color it would make. We also spent a lot of time this week reviewing our shapes, and finding the different shapes in every day items around that we could see. We have some very smart preschoolers.

Tail Tag and Tons of fun

2008-09-26T10:56:00.000-07:00

Fundraiser for Supply Fund

2008-09-24T12:24:00.000-07:00

I decided to try a fundraiser for preschool, to supplement our supplies this year. As I have been planning and looking ahead at all our activities, I have found the cost to be a lot more than I anticipated. Anything we collect from the sell of Scentsy, will go into a supply fund, for art supplies, to replace a few broken toys, and future field trips and activities, for the rest of the year. I know how it can be to be pummeled with all the fundraisers for school, so I hope I picked an item that will sell itself. I love my scentsy warmer, and it has made for wonderful gifts, for friends and relatives. Don't forget the bonus gifts as well of Toys R Us gift card for $25, and Plug in Scentsy Warmer.
One of the neat things, is that Angela has set up an online store for our school, so if you have family or friends far away, then they can place their order online.

So anything we collect will be great! Thanks for your help!

Here is the link for the online party- to place your order
https://www.scentsy.com//forms/frm_pre_shop.aspx?

If that link doesn't work, then go to

www.scentsy.com/scentnupcinci

-Then click on Place an Order at the top, and then select our party, Sunshine Musical Preschool

Thanks for your Patience Make up Day

2008-09-19T12:21:00.000-07:00

Thanks for your patience this week as we have had to muttle through the 5 days without power at my house. We had a great time having preschool in the back yard today, and I will post pictures later this weekend.

As for Make up days for the missed days this week. Next Friday will be a make up day. On the Calendar it was originally scheduled for a day off due to a waiver day for Milford schools. But we will have preschool at regular time, and schedule. Please know that my children, will be helping with preschool that day, so you will be seeing the big guys at work.

Emma will be our leader of the day. I will let you know if I will be able to squeeze another make up day in, we have a pretty busy schedule in October so I am no too sure about that.

Thanks again for your patience. I tell you it was a long 5 days for us here at my house. WHEW glad it is over.

Miss Cari

First Day of School 2008

2008-09-10T18:12:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox postcard

DVD and Yearbook Now Available

2008-09-08T19:43:00.001-07:00

Preschool DVD is finished and You are able to order your Yearbook if you want it. The year book will be around $60 and the DVD are $7, just for the cost of the disks, jackets, and printing.

Stick Horse Rodeo-2008

2008-06-01T19:05:00.001-07:00

Thanks to you all! Here's to a great year, filled with many memories! Good Luck to Molly and Howie who are growing up and moving on to bigger days, and the all of my preschool friends, I can't wait to see you next year! Enjoy your summer! Please feel free to leave your comments about our year and activities. It has been a real joy and pleasure to teach and play with your kids this year. Miss Cari

Stick Horse Rodeo

2008-05-25T19:40:00.001-07:00

Stick Horse Rodeo!

& Family BBQ

Saturday, May 31st, 5:00-7:00

Miss Cari's Back Yard

Don't forget to where your Cowboy and Girl Duds

Mom's and Dad's included in the dress up!

Don't forget to bring your stick horses or Brooms

for riding in the Rodeo & Parade.

(Miss Cari will provide stick horses for the Preschool Friends)

BBQ- Beef Hotdogs & Chips

Please bring a salad or side dish to share.

We will be roasting Marshmallows over our campfire,

and making S'Mores.

See Y'all there!

Oceans and Octopi

2008-05-19T19:45:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox postcard

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We had a fun time ending our week, eating octopus, and Sea cucumbers.

Crazy Fun Week- Camp Sunshine

2008-05-19T19:20:00.000-07:00

We had our first Day of Crazy fun week. Camp Sunshine it was! We playing in our tent, ate our snacks, talked about all the great things we love about camping, painted with worms, and our most favorite game, TAIL TAG!!!

Mother's Day Tea Party

2008-05-10T20:27:00.000-07:00

Noah's Ark Farm and Zoo

2008-04-28T17:57:00.001-07:00

What a perfect day this turned out to be. Plenty of Smiles and tons of Fun! Thanks to Buddy and Wanda for a great day! We loved your farm.

This is for the Birds

2008-04-23T12:10:00.001-07:00

Best Friends

2008-04-14T10:22:00.000-07:00

Making Bread

2008-04-14T10:17:00.000-07:00

The Little Red Hen-Animals

2008-04-14T09:36:00.000-07:00

We are learning about Animals, on the Farm this week. Today we read the Little Red Hen, and talked about how we can be good helpers for our families. The preschoolers wanted to be helpers for me today and so we made bread, and baked it to share with our families.

Here is the link for the online book the Little Red Hen-
http://www.starfall.com/n/folk-tales/little-red-hen/play.htm?f

It was fun for the kids to look and read they know how to predict what will happen next.

Noah's Ark Farm Field Trip

2008-04-09T09:27:00.000-07:00

Noah's Ark Farm and ZOO field trip

The next 2 weeks will be spent learning about animals, of all kinds. There is no better place to see them for real but Noah's Ark Farm and ZOO- We will be going there April 25 for a field trip. We will meet AT the farm by 10:30 in the morning. You can stay as late as you like, enjoy the day with your kids.

The Preschoolers will be paid for through the supply fee. For Parents and siblings comings, it is $5.00 a person. Please have the money to me by Wednesday, April 23rd. Pony Rides are extra- $3.00 a ride. You can pay for those when you are there.

Please pack a picnic lunch to eat while you are there. Don't forget the hand sanitizer, and I will remember to bring extra water, and soap to wash before lunch, after all it is a FARM. Please make sure to wear, appropriate clothing, and shoes. It will be a bit muddy.

It will take about 45 minutes to get to the farm from my house.

Here is the link to get the address so you can GOOGLE MAP it from your location.
I am not going to attempt to give everyone directions.

http://www.pettingzoofarm.com/Noahs_ark_farm.html

I promise this is an experience for you and your child you won't want to miss out on. Definately full of Kodak Moments.

File Game Printables

2008-04-09T09:24:00.000-07:00

Today we worked on making ourselves a file folder game to practice recognizing our numbers, learning to count. I also added a few butterflies for pattern matching. These games are great time fillers for doctor offices, or other appointments. I love using them for church also. Anytime you need to keep your child busy, and quiet.

Here is the link for a few Free preschool File games. I will be using several of these during the next few months during school.

http://www.preschoolprintables.com/filefolder/flower/filefolderflower.shtml

Happy 1/2 Birthday Molly

2008-04-07T14:39:00.000-07:00

Bug Hunt

2008-04-07T14:32:00.000-07:00

Bugs and Butterflies week 1

2008-04-04T10:12:00.000-07:00

Lady Bug Video

2008-04-02T13:11:00.001-07:00

We have had a blast learning about Caterpillars, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and butterflies, the last couple of days. Today we talked about Lady Bugs, and talked about the life cycle of the ladybugs. We learned that Baby ladybugs are called, Larva.

The highlight today was learning the song Lady Bug Lady Bug, won't you be my friend. Here is the link I promised for the video I found on you tube. The children LOVED this song, and begged for me to play it over and over again. I thought you might enjoy it as well at home.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjhSgMqsAfM

You can make it full screen by clicking on the square icon on the right side of the screen.

Enjoy!! Pictures will be coming.

Birthdays

2008-03-18T19:42:00.000-07:00

Kaleb Leader of the Day

2008-03-18T19:14:00.000-07:00

Make a postcard - it's easy!

Haven Leader of the Day

2008-03-18T19:04:00.000-07:00

Elden Leader of the Day

2008-03-18T19:03:00.000-07:00

St Patrick's Day

2008-03-18T18:52:00.001-07:00

Registration for 2008-2009

2008-03-16T16:57:00.000-07:00

If you haven't already, Please let me know what your intentions are for next year, and make arrangements for your registration and supply fee payments.

Only 2 1/2 more months of school, Can you believe it??

Easter Egg Hunt 2008

2008-03-16T16:46:00.000-07:00

Little Bunnies

2008-03-14T17:47:00.000-07:00

Make a photobook - it's easy!

Weather Week-Wind-Clouds

2008-03-14T10:19:00.000-07:00

Weather Week-Rain

2008-03-10T11:48:00.001-07:00

Make a photobook - it's easy!

We learned about Rain, and all the good it brings to the flowers, and the trees

We talked about how the birds love to watch for worms to eat, and pluck them out of the ground

We loved pretending we were birds. You can watch us eat our worms and dirt. We also counted rain drops and claps of thunder, we can count to 5, and more. Rain, Rain, Go away, come again another day. I think it will be bringing snow.

A few fun moments

2008-03-03T11:06:00.000-08:00

Make a photobook - it's easy!

A visit to the Dentist

2008-02-25T18:52:00.000-08:00

Building Log Cabins

2008-02-20T13:52:00.001-08:00

What we do while we wait for Mom!

2008-02-20T13:14:00.001-08:00

President's Day-Log Cabin

2008-02-20T12:52:00.001-08:00

Valentine's Day!

2008-02-18T17:36:00.000-08:00

Make a postcard - it's easy!

Preschool Moments February

2008-02-12T14:41:00.001-08:00

Brayden's Leader of the Day

2008-02-12T14:13:00.000-08:00

Make a postcard - it's easy!

Reminders

2008-02-12T13:25:00.000-08:00

Upcoming Field Trip-
Monday, Feb 25th- 9:00 am.
Dr Curtis Creath's Office in Milford. I am able to transport 3 additional preschoolers.
I know it is very early, but it is the only day I could get in on the dentist schedule for a tour. ALL preschoolers are welcome to attend, Friday students as well.
After our tour, we will finish the preschool day at my home, until 12:00. I will send directions home at a later day.

No School Friday, March 6th Miss Cari will be out of town. Friday students are welcome to come on Wednesday

Easter Egg Hunt- March 15th- 10:00 at the Hutchison Home- Donuts and Hot Chocolate served afterwards- RSVP how many children- Friends, neighbors, and family are welcome.
Pick up a bag of plastic eggs to fill for our Egg Hunt I will have then available the first week in march on the porch. There will be 12 eggs per bag. We would love to fill them with as many different items besides Candy so clean out your stickers, barrettes, plastic dinosaurs, or any thing fun that fits in the egg.
You are welcome to invite friends and neighbors, this is all about having fun! Milford City isn't doing a hunt this year.

Spring Break- No School- March 24-28th- Have a great vacation!! School Resumes March 31st.

Now Playing-Art Show 2008

2008-02-03T12:48:00.000-08:00

Sculptors

2008-01-29T11:20:00.001-08:00

Self Portraits

2008-01-29T10:28:00.000-08:00

Dancing to Sugar Plum Fairies

2008-01-23T14:02:00.001-08:00

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies

2008-01-23T13:55:00.001-08:00

Famous Ballerinas

2008-01-23T13:07:00.000-08:00

Matisse Artists-Day 2

2008-01-23T12:24:00.000-08:00

Michaelangelo-Sistine Chapel

2008-01-23T12:22:00.000-08:00

Registration for 2008-2009

2008-01-18T13:02:00.000-08:00

Registration for the coming school year is upon us again. WOW! Does time fly. Some of you will be moving ahead to Kindergarten and others will be coming back to enjoy another year with us.

I will be emailing information to you in the next couple of weeks. I would appreciate it is you could let me know of your intentions for the next school year. There will be a $50.00 registration and supply fee for the 2008-2009 year. It will be due by April, to hold your spot for the coming school year.

There will be a 3 day a week and a 2 day a week class offered. I will also offer a toddler class again 1 day a week. The days and times are still to be determined.

I look forward to working with you all again next year. Your children are truly a highlight and joy in our family's life. Thank you for the opportunity in being a part of their little lives. I adore each and every one of them.

Miss Cari

Dinosaurs Come to an end

2008-01-18T12:55:00.001-08:00

Dinosaurs are definately our Favorite subject to study. We have enjoyed the last 2 weeks immensely. The Fossil bin has been used constantly, baby dinosaur stories have been shared, Dinosaur dancing, dinosaur rhymes. We loved painting the dinosaur masks the most. (Like painting isn't always a hit.)

We welcomed 4 new preschool friends, Kylie, Carston, Abby, and Brayden. They have fit in to our little family well. They have a lot of helpers to keep them on track, so they don't get out of line.

I hope you are seeing the fun, and giggles we share at school at home. We have been working hard on our manners, and speaking clearly, and counting. Please make sure to read the dinosaur books we made together, (fulltime students) Your preschooler worked very hard to illustrate them.

Dinosaurs Week 2

2008-01-18T12:54:00.001-08:00

Change in Procedure- Drop off and Pick up

2008-01-11T11:06:00.000-08:00

We are going to modify our drop off and pick up procedure.

When dropping off, please come in the front door, coat basket will be around the corner by the bathroom, along with a basket for shoes. Please have your child put his coat and backpack in the appropriate basket, and come on down stairs, for our morning activities.

Picking up- I will have the children down in the preschool room waiting on the benches for you to come. Please come in and go directly downstairs. We will have everything ready for you to go. Don't forget to pick up their art from the table if necessary.

Thanks for helping in this smooth transition. I think it will help transition the children easier for the days activities, and give us more room for picking up.

Dinosaurs-Palentologists

2008-01-11T11:01:00.001-08:00

We had a great week back at school. We read many stories about dinosaurs, made our own books to read to our parents, and dug for fossils in the sand. We counted with the dinosaurs, forward and backwards, and helped Miss Cari remember the sound of D.

We had some new friends join us, on Friday. We included them in just as if they were always here. We loved having more friends to play with. It was so much fun, playing basketball, and "family". It is always nice to have a friend to help you out.

We learned words like Palentologist, and extinct. They are big grown up words and fun to say.

Don't forget to ask us what they mean? I can't wait for next week. We have more discoveries to make.

Dinosaur Week 1

2008-01-11T10:57:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving Indians

2007-12-28T14:28:00.001-08:00

Santa Moments-2007

2007-12-28T13:16:00.000-08:00