Thank God for the Teachers that Go that Extra Mile

Thank God for the Teachers that Go that Extra Mile

My daughter is in her first year of preschool and loves it. She goes three days a week, but would be perfectly happy to go 5 days if it was offered. My daughter goes to a small private preschool with only 9 students and 2 teachers. First let me explain the ‘private’ part of the school. It is private because it is at a Methodist church and I started out picking this preschool only because it was half the cost of the local public preschool. However after almost ¾ of a school year over, I would never send either of my kids any where else.

What is so cool about this school is that since it is private the class rules and curriculum is more flexible. Once a month each student is required to bring in the snack for the class, however it can be homemade. It is so fun to bake cookies or cupcakes with my daughter for her to bring to her friends at school. Also, the class can celebrate any holiday. We dressed up at Halloween, had a Christmas pageant, and the Easter Bunny made a personal appearance. However, my favorite thing is the curriculum and how the teachers make it fun.

For example, February was Cowboys and Indians month. Yes you read correctly, they learned about Indians, not Native Americans. I know some people think that is politically incorrect to say Indians and not Native Americans. The kids learned about horses, cowboys, western attire, Indians, and wonderful Indian folklore and it was all taught in the most respectful manner.

This last month the class learned about Scotland. Each week my daughter came home with wonderful knowledge about bagpipes, kilts, thistles, the Loch Ness Monster and much more. The most unbelievable thing that the teachers did for these kids was to give them first hand experience about what they learned was by signing them up as participants in the Scottish festival. These teachers personally made each student special outfit, including a kilt, to wear while marching in the parade. These kids had a great experience they will never forget.

So, I will wrap up this entry with a big THANK YOU! To all those teachers out there that go the extra mile, love our children and often use their own time and money to make lifelong memorable learning experiences for our kids.

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Tuesday ~ April 15th
10 AM - 11 AM
A Storytime Classic- Borders Chesterfield
10 AM - 11 AM
Borders Storytime - Classic Story about Corduroy
4 PM - 5 PM
Club Read: Chinese 'Good Luck Knot' Key Rings.
Wednesday ~ April 16th
10 AM - 11 AM
Baby Storytime Sachs Branch
10 AM - 10:45 AM
Toddler Storytime Mid County Library
7 PM - 8 PM
Family Night: Science Fun - Lip Gloss/Putty
Thursday ~ April 17th
10 AM - 10:30 AM
Storytime: Toddler/Preschool - Schlafly Library
10 AM - 11 AM
Borders Storytime - I Want a Pet!
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Bed Bugs Bedtime Story Hour
Friday ~ April 18th
10 AM - 1 PM
Earth Day Extravaganza
11:15 AM - 12 PM
Drop in Play Date Baby Moon Boutique
11:45 AM - 1:45 PM
Farm Fair