The Early Learning Center

10/09/2026

This week, our kindergartners explored the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25–37. Together, they talked about the man who was hurt, the people who passed him by, and the one who chose to stop and show compassion. They made connections to their own lives and the many opportunities they have to love their neighbors as Jesus teaches them.

With worship music filling their classroom, the children explored a simple but meaningful question: what does love look like? 🎨

The result was a beautiful collection of artwork, each piece as unique as the child who created it. Through their individual expressions, the children shared their own perspectives on love, offering a glimpse into their hearts and the meaning they found in this experience.

What a beautiful reminder that children are capable of such thoughtful, meaningful expression when given the space to wonder, reflect, and create. Their artwork reminds us that love is more than something we say; it is something we do. Through kindness, compassion, helping hands, and welcoming hearts, we have opportunities every day to reflect the love of Jesus to those around us.
With the work displayed outside of our kindergarten classroom, may it serve as a reminder to all of us to slow down, see one another, and love our neighbors well. ❤️

10/08/2026

This week, one of our Pre-K classes had a special opportunity to connect with our infants! After exploring an interest in babies and caring for baby dolls during work time, children explored their interest outside of pretend play with a visit with our youngest learners 👶🏽

Together, children explored the outdoor sand and house areas. Pre-K learners showed gentleness and care as they played alongside the infants, creating sweet moments of connection and friendship.

These special experiences remind us how meaningful it can be when children learn, play, and care for one another. The loving interactions brought so many smiles! ❤️

10/06/2026

It was a sweet morning at the Living Wisdom Center! 🎶 Our one-year-olds visited with neighbors, sang songs, played instruments, and shared lots of smiles along the way. We are so blessed to experience the unique opportunity to learn, connect, and grow together across generations. ❤️

10/06/2026

10/05/2026

An interest in feeling paint on their hands led our preschoolers to a new sensory exploration during small group time….

With shaving cream as their medium, children squished, mixed, drew, wrote, and experimented with how the foam moved. They mixed yellow and green, clapped their hands to watch the shaving cream fly, and used their senses to explore its texture, scent, and more!

What began with a simple interest became an open-ended opportunity for sensory exploration, creativity, color mixing, fine-motor development, and child-led discovery. A little bit of mess can lead to a whole lot of learning! 🤍

10/02/2026

During Fine Arts class this week, children began exploring how music can impact visual art by wondering, “What does music look like?” as they painted to music.

🌿 Younger children focused on sensory exploration, using the words “hear,” “see,” and “touch.” They observed James McNeill Whistler’s Nocturne in Black and Gold, the Falling Rocket while listening to Chopin, then practiced fine-motor skills and the multi-step process of scooping paint onto paper.
🌿 Preschool children used words like “fast,” “slow,” and “spooky” to describe music and paintings. They experimented with color mixing and moved their bodies and brushes to the rhythm.
🌿 Pre-K children explored additional works, including Paul Klee’s Fugue in Red and Vassily Kandinsky’s Composition VII, while listening to musical compositions by Bach and Arnold Schoenberg.
🌿 Kindergarten took a deeper look at the art principles of “rhythm” and “movement,” experimenting with intentional color mixing and full-body movement. After exploring Georgia O’Keeffe’s Music Pink and Blue, children listened to compositions by Haydn, Beethoven, and Schumann, guessing which might have inspired the painting. They then created large-scale artwork in response to the rhythm, emotions, and movement they experienced through a playlist featuring classical music, instrumental hip-hop, swing jazz, worship, and contemporary orchestral music.

10/01/2026

🍎 Our preschoolers worked together to make homemade applesauce! Each child had a role in peeling, slicing, or mashing apples before we enjoyed tasting their creation together. Through this hands-on experience, children practiced fine-motor skills, cooperation, sequencing, and following a process from start to finish! ❤️

09/30/2026

A peek into this week 👀❤️

09/29/2026

Since adding yarn and ribbon to the art area, our kindergarteners have been exploring their interest in creating “kites”! To build on this interest, teachers planned a small group experience that invited children to work together to make a kite, asking simply, “How can we make a kite with someone else?”

Children independently planned for and gathered the materials needed before beginning. Throughout the experience, they collaborated, problem-solved, and practiced navigating different ideas, sharing materials, and working through creative differences. The exploration continued outdoors as children brought their materials to the playground to continue their work or create new kites. When the wind was nowhere to be found, they got creative and made their own “wind,” finding their own ways to make the kites move!

Through child-led exploration, these kindergartners are discovering that learning often begins with a question, grows through collaboration, and continues as they test ideas and find new solutions. 🪁

09/25/2026

Congratulations to our Ms. Lee on this wonderful recognition! 💛 We are so blessed to have you as part of the ELC team. Your dedication, passion, and talents make such a meaningful difference in the lives of our children and families.

A heartfelt thank you to McKinnies Realty for taking the time to recognize and celebrate educators in our community for their hard work and commitment to children and families. We were honored to have you this morning!

Congrats to The Early Learning Center Teacher of the month Hannah Willman!!

Hannah is an outstanding educator who consistently upholds excellence inside and outside of the classroom. She actively pursues ongoing professional development and continually seeks opportunities to grow her knowledge and skills in the field of early childhood education. Thank you Hannah for all you do!