10/21/2022
Exploring different ways to move is a tool that can help your child’s motor skills –– and it’s extra fun with music! Follow along and encourage your child to experience the music with their body and experiment with different ways to move through the world.
10/18/2022
In Primrose classrooms, Benjamin® the bear helps students practice observing and discussing the weather together. You can bring his lessons home with this wind-powered STEAM activity! Build your own weather vane with the materials, instructions and printable on our blog. https://bit.ly/3LV0m7B
10/15/2022
Cooperation is more than just Katie® the cat’s favorite lesson –– it’s a skill that children will use for the rest of their lives. Happy birthday, Katie, and thanks for helping students practice cooperation each day! Read our blog for ideas on how to practice at home. https://bit.ly/3xQPmlV
10/15/2022
O P E N H O U S E T O D A Y ! ! !
We are here waiting to show you our beautiful campus! We will be here from 10am-1pm today, October 15th.
Come see what makes us stand out amongst all the rest!
10/14/2022
KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW ! ! !
*Are you looking for smaller class sizes?
*Does your child’s birthday not meet the cutoff date?
*Are you looking for an advanced curriculum?
*Are you looking for a full-day program?
*Do you not want to worry about preparing breakfast, lunch, and snacks everyday?
*Do you want your child to attend school when LCPS is closed?
If you answered YES to any of the above, please join us to see what makes our accredited Private Kindergarten stand out amongst the rest!
We are currently enrolling for our accredited Private Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year. We will be touring prospective families from 10am-1pm on Saturday, 10/15/22.
Please call our school at 703-724-4200 to RSVP. Space is limited!
10/12/2022
Brainstorming is an important part of the writing process and our Private Kindergarten students are knocking it out of the pumpkin patch as they get ready to write their Fall stories in their writing journals.
10/11/2022
It’s Fire Prevention Week and we would like to thank our local firemen for coming out to our school to teach our children about the importance of fire safety. The children were super excited to see a real life fire truck and firemen!
10/07/2022
Halloween costumes are a great opportunity for children to get creative and express themselves — but the decision-making isn’t always the easiest. If your child has a hard time sticking to a costume choice, try these tips.
🎃 Don’t plan too far ahead
Leave plenty of time for a decision, but not so much time that they’re bound to change their mind.
🎃 Choose a decision day
Give yourself time to find or make your child’s costume and put a sticker on your calendar to mark when a costume decision will be finalized. Once that day has passed, you’re going with what you’ve got!
🎃 Be flexible and leave room for creativity
It’s fun to dress children up in what you want to see them in, but it’s also important to give them the independence to decide for themselves. Support their creativity, even when it’s a little wacky!
🎃 Use our decision guide
If your child is still struggling to choose, use the decision guide on our Pinterest to give them a hand.
And most importantly, have a fun, creative and safe spooky season! https://bit.ly/3UVKRk3
10/05/2022
SAVE THE DATE!!!
We are having our Kindergarten Open House on Saturday, October 15, from 10am-1pm.
If you know of any friends or family in the area that are interested in learning more about our accredited, Private Kindergarten, please spread the word!
If you would like to RSVP for our annual Fall Open House, please call our school at 703-724-4200.
10/04/2022
We want to wish our lovely Ms. Nisha a very happy birthday! ❤️
10/02/2022
Our Apple of our Eye for the month of October is Ms. Tori!
Ms. Tori is one of our fantastic support teachers who spends a majority of her time in our Infant Classroom. In the mornings, you may see Ms. Tori in other rooms assisting with drop-offs – we love how flexible she is! She is currently enrolled in college and has a real love for the children. Her favorite children’s book is Oh, The Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss. When asked which Primrose Friend she relates to the most, she said Billy the Duck because keeping promises and commitments is so important and builds trust with people. Ms. Tori’s favorite thing about working with children is seeing them grow and achieve milestones, knowing that she’s making a positive impact on their lives.
Thank you, Ms. Tori, for all that you do for us each day. You are a wonderful addition to our school team and we are lucky to have you at Primrose!
09/29/2022
Our children in PreK are celebrating how we are different and how we are alike. National Day of Belongingness is today, September 29, although we’ve been celebrating all month long.
09/22/2022
Need a new book suggestion? Just ask Og®! Right now, he’s reading “What Is Light?” by Markette Sheppard and learning how we all have a light within us. Pair your reading with these discussion questions to encourage a conversation with your child about the importance of respecting our own light, and everyone else’s.
🌟 What is something you have in common with your friends?
🌟 How are you different from your friends?
🌟 What’s something that makes someone you love different and special?
🌟 How can you encourage others to be themselves?
Learn more about author Markette Sheppard on our blog, where we interviewed her about representation in children’s books, and her own journey as a working mom. https://bit.ly/3AyCx02
09/20/2022
Join us as we celebrate National Day of Belongingness on September 29 and help support the students of the AdventHealth West Lakes Early Learning Center. Over 90 percent of these students would not be able to attend the school without subsidized tuition, and your donation will help them to learn, grow and thrive in a caring and inclusive community. There's still time to contribute to the Happy Hearts Fundraiser before it ends on September 30. Learn more and donate today! https://bit.ly/3qTcT1N
09/20/2022
Books are a great way to help children feel a sense of belongingness, so we’re sharing some of our favorite classroom reading.
Young children are still developing their sense of self, which is why it’s important for them to see people who look like them in books, images and toys. It’s also important to see a variety of other people so children can learn to appreciate those who are different. https://bit.ly/3Dx8zNo
09/19/2022
Books are a great way to help children feel a sense of belongingness, so we’re sharing some of our favorite classroom reading.
Young children are still developing their sense of self, which is why it’s important for them to see people who look like them in books, images and toys. It’s also important to see a variety of other people so children can learn to appreciate those who are different. https://bit.ly/3Dx8zNo
09/18/2022
On Friday we celebrated our working parents and what better way to flatter them than by imitating them and making them a craft to always treasure ❤️
09/16/2022
Children are constantly watching and learning from what we do all day, even while we’re working. And sometimes they have very unique perspectives on what “working” means! What does your child think your job is? Comment below to share, and Happy Working Parents Day!
09/16/2022
HAPPY WORKING PARENTS DAY!!!
We have a grab and go breakfast for all our parents to enjoy on their way out the door this morning. Thank you for everything you do for our community. The children and our school love you all very much!
09/15/2022
Follow along as we honor Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month and the diverse cultures and contributions of Latin and Hispanic Americans through books, music and art. We believe that by learning about others and exploring how we are alike and different, we can help everyone feel a sense of belongingness.
09/14/2022
Spotty, respectful and oh-so-sweet, it’s our Friend Molly℠ the cow’s birthday! In the classroom, Molly loves helping teach children to respect the ways we are all alike and different. See how her lessons can encourage respect at home! https://bit.ly/3QNaP6N
09/13/2022
Turn up the tunes with our Harmony & Heart® classroom music like “Usagi Usagi” (Japan) and “Dipidu” (Uganda).🎶 An important part of belongingness is learning to appreciate and include people who are different from you, and music is an easy—and super fun—way to explore other cultures. https://bit.ly/3La4gci
09/12/2022
In honor of the National Day of Belongingness, we’re sharing some fun and easy activities to create meaningful learning experiences at home. Every day, Primrose school teachers use activities just like these to foster belongingness in classrooms across the country and help children feel valued and included. https://bit.ly/3RUXgCy
09/12/2022
HAPPY GRANDPARENTS DAY!!!!
Thank you so much for all the Grandparents that came by on Friday to read to our little ones! ❤️
09/11/2022
Today is an opportunity to come together and support each other, because even a simple act of kindness is a way to honor those we lost, the survivors and the heroes who selflessly responded.
09/11/2022
Today is an opportunity to come together and support each other, because even a simple act of kindness is a way to honor those we lost, the survivors and the heroes who selflessly responded.
09/09/2022
Grandparents Day is this weekend, and what better way to celebrate than to dig into your family history! Try these conversation starters with your child and their grandparents to bond over your shared background, and maybe even learn something you didn’t know before!
💛 Where and when were you born?
💛 Where did you live as a child?
💛 Where does your first and last name come from?
💛 What were your parents’ names?
💛 Where were your parents from?
💛 What games did you play with your friends?
💛 What did you do with your grandparents when you were young?
💛 Where did you meet grandma/grandpa?
09/08/2022
To celebrate our first official National Day of Belongingness, Primrose Schools CEO Jo Kirchner is sitting down with influential creators to discuss what belongingness really means, the importance of children feeling included and represented, and more. Have a question you want us to ask? Share it in the comments!
Check back on September 29 to see the highlights on Facebook and Instagram or to watch the whole event on our website!
09/06/2022
September 29 is officially National Day of Belongingness! At Primrose, fostering a sense of belongingness means creating and maintaining an environment where everyone feels included. That idea has been at our core for 40 years, and we thought it was time to make it an official holiday!
Follow along to celebrate this holiday with us all month through books, music, activities and more. https://bit.ly/3RpoEZA
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