Fernwood Early Learning Academy

We had so much fun with this hands-on spring planting activity! After reading the story of Jack and the Beanstalk and using our imaginations to recreate the story in the classroom, we extended our learning with a fun science project.

The children planted real bean seeds and learned all about what plants need to grow, including soil, sunlight, and water. They eagerly watched their beanstalks sprout day by day, making exciting observations along the way. The fairy tale theme added an extra layer of magic, but the real learning came from caring for their own plants and seeing the growing process firsthand.

This activity also helped teach important preschool concepts such as growth, patience, responsibility, problem-solving, and imagination. As the children cared for their beanstalks, they learned that growing things take time, attention, and nurturing. Through hands-on exploration, they were able to connect the lessons from the story to real-life experiences, making learning both meaningful and memorable.

Not only was this a wonderful opportunity to explore early science concepts, but it also created an adorable keepsake for families to enjoy at home. 🌱✨💚

Starting out the week with crazy hair day! 🤪

This week we explored the fascinating world of insects and bugs! 🐞🦋🐜

We learned about insect body parts, how they move, where they live, and the special things different bugs can do. Through hands-on activities, discussions, and exploration, our little learners practiced new vocabulary, observation skills, and early science concepts while letting their curiosity lead the way.

So much meaningful learning happens through curiosity, wonder, and exploration 💚 🔍

🐞🦋 During the month of May, we are exploring the wonderful world of BUGS & INSECTS! 🐝🐛

Our little learners will enjoy hands-on activities, nature exploration, crafts, stories, and sensory play all centered around insects and their habitats. 🌿🔍

We are having fun watching our tiny explorers discover the amazing little creatures all around us! 💚

Spent the afternoon making wishes and catching rays! ☀️💫

Hope everyone had a lovely weekend celebrating the beautiful women in our lives.

Wanted to share something that was sent to me today. Thank you! 🩷🩷🩷

Today is Child Care Provider Appreciation Day, and I just want to say something to the provider who is running on caffeine, cold coffee, little sleep, and pure love.

To the one who gets up before the sun to prepare for the day before anyone else even arrives…

To the one who wipes tears, noses, bottoms, tables, counters, and somehow still manages to comfort everyone else while ignoring her own exhaustion…

To the one who feels guilty when she takes a day off, stressed when a parent is unhappy, and wonders if she’s doing enough…

You are.

You are doing more than enough.

These children may never remember the crafts, the meals, the songs, or the toys. But they will remember the feeling of being safe with you. Loved by you. Comforted by you.

And parents are handing you the most precious thing in their entire world every single day because they trust you that deeply.

That matters.

Even on the hard days.
Even on the loud days.
Even on the days you end up sitting in silence after everyone leaves because you are completely touched out and emotionally drained.

What you do is important.
What you do is valuable.
And the love you pour into these children every day changes lives more than you probably realize.

So today, I hope you stop for just a second and realize how incredible you truly are.

Happy Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. 🩷

May Songs! 🌸🎶

This month, our learners will be exploring fun and engaging spring songs filled with butterflies 🦋bunnies 🐰, ducks 🐥 and more!

Through music, children will build language skills, rhythm, memory, and confidence all while having fun and expressing themselves creatively.

Silly and Cute Earth Day Puns | Happy Earth Day 2026 🌱🦋