Burke Presbyterian Preschool

04/11/2022

We are currently accepting enrollments for the 2022-2023 school year! Please visit our website for more information about our programs, rates and to schedule an in-person or virtual tour.

https://burkeprespreschool.org/

02/10/2022

Now registering for the 2022-2023 school year! Please visit our website for more information about our programs, rates and to schedule a virtual tour.

https://burkeprespreschool.org/

06/30/2021

"What inspires children’s curiosity and imagination? This article explores the Visible Thinking approach, developed by Harvard University’s Project Zero, which helps early childhood educators intentionally plan and implement a culture of active thinking:"

Classrooms that incorporate child-directed experiences offer many opportunities for children to uncover their ideas, to generate questions, and to construct their own knowledge.

06/18/2021

We still have a few spots left for the 2021-2022 school year. Contact us to schedule your tour! www.BurkePresPreschool.org

06/16/2021

Summer time presents excellent opportunities for "outschooling" our preschool children. Learning can take on new meaning for young ones as they explore different places, people, and environments during their summer travels. Headed to the beach? Help children's curiosity flourish by exploring local wildlife or working on team building, problem solving, and motor skills through building sand castles. Most importantly, value the non-structured time with young learners as they build on new interests and practice their growing social skills through inquisitive discussion. For more insight, check out our friends at NAEYC:

Waterfronts are uniquely suited for learning because they present different kinds of materials that are of interest regardless of a child’s personality, temperament, age, or skills.

06/04/2021

For kids, is a time to have fun in the sun with their friends. Learn 10 tips from to make summer smart and safe.

From heat exhaustion to water safety, see expert advice on summer health and safety topics and 10 tips to make summer smart for children.

05/23/2021

Hungry neighbors need us. Swing by the store today, if you haven't already, and fill your trunk for tomorrow's donation event at church. We will be in the BPC parking lot between 12 and 2: All you have to do is pop your trunk. In addition to non-perishable food, such as canned meats and tomatoes, new children's underwear, children's shoes, personal care items including sizes 4,5,and 6 diapers, sanitary napkins, and baby wipes; paper towels; and facial tissue. An updated list of most needed items can be find on the ECHO website: echo-inc.org, You are welcome, too, to deliver donations directly to the Springfield office: Ecumenical Community Helping Others, 7205 Old Keene Mill Rd., Springfield, VA 22150.

05/20/2021

May 20th is World Bee Day! Bees are integral to some of our favorite foods, including apples, vegetables, and even chocolate! Bees pollinate 1/3 of the food we eat and a whopping 80% of flowering plants. However, the world bee population is declining due to habitat loss, climate change, and the use of pesticides. We can do our part by taking the following steps to create bee friendly gardens: 1. Dispose of pesticides and other harmful garden chemicals. This also helps to ensure safe gardening for your little ones!2. Add at least one native plant to your yard. Local garden centers are a wealth of information for selecting the best native plant for your yard. 3. Grow foods such as blueberries, tomatoes, or herbs. They grow easily and are low maintenance, making them perfect for a child’s garden!4. Set up a mason bee house in your yard- these gentle bees will gladly help to pollinate your yard after making themselves at home in their new abode.
For more information on how you can help the bee populations, check out www.pollinator.org!

05/12/2021

BPCP is now on Instagram () and Twitter ()! Check out our new pages for additional content.

05/08/2021

Our teachers are looking forward to tending the garden of new students this fall.