Lily Pad Lab

08/07/2023

Hey Friends! I've got 2 upcoming Toddler Times at The Lakely-
--->August 10 9:30-10:45
--->August 17 9:30-10:45
Right now I am offering 10% off if you sign up for both classes!
Use code TTTEarlyBird on your second class sign-up.
I look forward to seeing you and your little one soon!

In this parent-child class, your toddler (aged 1-4) will be provided experiences to strengthen all areas of developement. The focus will be on communication, body awareness, motor skills, sensory exploration, and relationship building. Be prepared to enjoy focused time with your toddler, exploring a...

07/28/2023

We had so much fun at Terrific Toddler Time! Let's do it again! Please check this out and join me on August 1! I love to be spontaneous!

In this parent-child class, your toddler (aged 1-4) will be provided experiences to strengthen all areas of developement. The focus will be on communication, body awareness, motor skills, sensory exploration, and relationship building. Be prepared to enjoy focused time with your toddler, exploring a...

07/05/2023

Hi Everyone! I'm missing toddlers and their parents and wanted to give you all a quick life update. I'm now a grandma and my own baby just turned 11! After 4 wonderful years of teaching at Lily Pad Lab, I took a break for a few years and have now been doing volunteer work for a bit. I'm excited to try a one-time parent/toddler class on July 11 at The Lakely downtown in their outdoor space. I invite you to check it out!

In this parent-child class, your toddler (aged 1-4) will be provided experiences to strengthen all areas of developement.  The focus will be on communication, body awareness, motor skills, sensory exploration, and relationship building. Be prepared to enjoy focused time with your toddler, explo...

07/20/2021

Friends! I continue to field questions and interest in Parent/Child Classes, Birthday Parties, and Homeschool Science Labs. If you know anyone who may have interest in continuing these services in our community please contact me. I would love to help someone get started in filling these needs.

04/03/2021

Friends! I’m excited to share that I have accepted a full time teaching position at Anthony Acres School for the 2021/2022 school year. Lily Pad Lab has brought me so much joy and taught me so much! I’ve loved the journey so much! Now, I’m ready for a new adventure! I will miss my little classroom, the freedoms of owning my own business, and MOST OF ALL seeing all of you and watching SO many families in the Chippewa Valley grow! Your families....your littles ones....will ALWAYS! ALWAYS! have a very special place in my heart!

PS - if you are looking for something a little different for your middle or high schooler, please ask me about Anthony Acres

Anthony Acres School is currently enrolling students entering 6th, 7th, 9th, and 10th grades next year (info here: https://www.mondovi.k12.wi.us/o/anthony-acres-school/page/enrollment-information--65)
Check out this video to learn more about this awesome education opportunity https://youtu.be/GS0FIMAcfIE

02/04/2021

Made a model of a wave today for our first Virtual Elementary Science Class! Great job scientists!

01/18/2021

Can't wait to see all my favorite littles for this class!! Join us!

Keep those little ones engaged and entertained as we tinker, build, create and explore during Tiny Engineers - at home.

During Tiny Engineers - at Home we will engage your child’s curiosity through hands-on, at-home activities completed on your own time as well as meeting once a week for a LIVE, action-packed Circle Time with songs and games each Thursday evening or Friday morning.

Tiny Engineers - at Home includes:
Material bag to complete at-home activities
Video instructions for all at-home activities
Printable PDF instruction for all at-home activities
Live Zoom Circle Time each week
Class platform to connect with your teacher and other families (optional)

Kids will LOVE Tiny Engineers - at Home because we’ll engage their curiosity through fun, awe inspiring activities. Parents will LOVE Tiny Engineers - at Home because we provide all the materials and activity instructions, you get to have all the fun! We’re setting families up to stay busy, engaged, and connected with their kiddos this winter!

Price: $45

Price includes material bag

Live Zoom Circle Time: Thursday evenings: February 18, 25, March 4, and 11 - 5:30pm or
Friday Mornings: February 19, 26, March 5 and 12 - 9:00am or 9:30am
Deadline to register to receive the materials bag: February 12
This class is best for ages 2-7yrs but all ages welcome.

Register at https://lily-pad-lab.coursestorm.com/category/at-home-classes

01/08/2021

Excited about this new program! Keep your k-5th graders engaged in science, inquiry, nature, and WONDER!

Details and to register - https://lily-pad-lab.coursestorm.com/course/elementary-science-virtual-lab-k-5th-gr1

12/19/2020

Vanessa and I have been slowly cleaning out the lab this past month, moving things home or passing toys on. I haven’t taught a class at the lab since March. Today I moved the last of my things home. I asked 2 toddlers to join me as I packed up because that felt natural to me. I watched them play and putter around, but it wasn’t until they got on their tummies and colored together that the emotions surfaced. My friend encouraged me to feel it- the sadness, the letting go of this season and the tears came. It was healing and powerful.
I am a teacher and my toddlers teach me. It is a beautiful circle of learning. I’m grateful for all the parents and children who trusted me and joined me on my journey. We grew together. I’m very grateful to Vanessa, for believing in me and inviting me to join her amazing Lily Pad Lab. I am so fortunate to have found her and to be her friend. We laughed a lot, cleaned up a lot, and learned a lot! I am confident she’ll find the next thing, as she is bright and willing to take chances. This chapter is closed. It’s how mothering goes. Lots of page turns and chapters end. But there is hope and always a new chapter ahead. I pray for all the Lpl families. Remember to sing often, take walks outside, question together, look each other in the eyes and lastly, make messes whenever possible!

12/17/2020

My last day teaching in this fun classroom! My favorite thing.....students and parents who quickly became friends and now feel like family! I have loved serving our community out of this space!

12/10/2020

My last day with one group of my elementary students. These kiddos make me so proud (and a little teary eyed😢) I couldn’t be more grateful to have watched you grow!

12/04/2020

$20 from Ramones! Yes! My weekend just filled up!!