The Gardner School of Chicago - Lincoln Park

Connection with your child doesn’t require big, elaborate plans—it lives in the small, everyday moments. 💛

A quick hug before school, a shared laugh at dinner, a calm bedtime routine… these are the moments that build trust, confidence, and a lasting bond.

Being present matters more than being perfect.

What makes a preschool feel like home? 🏡

It’s the little things—warm relationships, cozy spaces, and a sense of belonging that helps children feel safe, confident, and ready to explore. Because when children feel at home, they’re free to learn, grow, and truly thrive. 💛

Math, science, experimenting 🔬✨ Never a dull moment in our classroom!

Our PreK students finished their last unit project of the school year! 🐾 The kiddos presented their animal habitat dioramas…So much creativity and confidence in one room. Hands down one of our favorite projects!! So proud of everyone’s hard work 👏👏👏

Shout out to Ms. Krishna and PreK B!

🌎💚 Little hands, big impact! Our Pre-K students celebrated Earth Day by helping clean up our local park. Learning to care for our planet starts early—and they showed us all how it’s done! 🌱✨

Happy Family Friday! 💛✨

We wrapped up WOTYC with the sweetest Sip Social! 🥤🍓 The kiddos got creative making their own drinks with friends, then shared their masterpieces with family. From cutting fruit to scooping, pouring, and taste-testing in real time… let’s just say flavor wasn’t always guaranteed (they *were* made by kids 😂), but the joy and memories absolutely were!

Tiny hands, big teamwork 💛

For Work Together Wednesday during the Week of the Young Child, our toddlers and up teamed up with their friends to create something bigger than they could on their own. Watching them share ideas, take turns, and build together reminds us that even the littlest learners can do BIG things when they work as a team.

Trail Mix anyone? 🩷

WOTYC Day 2: Tastyyy Tuesday!

Our toddlers enjoyed creating their own trail mix! Developing their fine motor skills while exploring textures, colors, and tasty combinations made this activity both fun and meaningful. 🥣✨

From scooping and pouring to making their own choices, every moment was filled with learning and excitement. Plus, nothing beats a yummy snack they made all by themselves! 😋💕

🎶 Week of the Young Child – Music Monday 🎶

Our kiddos had an amazing time exploring music in creative ways today! From painting with “drumsticks,” to strumming rubber band guitar strings, and designing their very own maracas 🪇 the classrooms were full of rhythm, creativity, and joy.

Learning through play never sounded so fun! 💛

Celebrating the Week of the Young Child at Home ✨

The best learning moments don’t have to be complicated—they’re often the simplest ones. 💛

This week is a reminder that children grow through play, connection, and everyday experiences. Whether it’s dancing in the kitchen, cooking together, building forts, creating art, or sharing a quiet family moment, these small activities make a big impact. When we pause to notice effort, encourage curiosity, and celebrate growth, we help children build confidence and a lifelong love of learning.

Today we had our Gymnastics Showcase 🤸 our friends worked super hard and showed off their amazing skills to their parents and family members. We are SO PROUD of how amazing they all did today! 🥰❤️