Gainesville First United Methodist Church Preschool

Looking for simple ways to keep your preschooler learning this summer?

Reading together for even 15 minutes a day helps build vocabulary, imagination, and connection.

Here are a few of our favorite summer read-alouds for little learners!

5 Great Read-Alouds for Preschoolers This Summer

The Very Hungry Caterpillar — Eric Carle
A classic for a reason! Colorful illustrations, simple repetition, and a fun way to talk about counting, days of the week, and nature.

Jabari Jumps — Gaia Cornwall
A sweet story about bravery, confidence, and trying new things — perfect for summertime adventures.

Should I Share My Ice Cream? — Mo Willems
Funny, relatable, and guaranteed to make preschoolers laugh.

Commotion in the Ocean — Giles Andreae
Rhyming ocean poems + bright illustrations = perfect beach or summer reading.

The Rainbow Fish — Marcus Pfister
A beautiful story about kindness, friendship, and sharing.

We still have spots available for your child this summer at Preschool Summer Camps so don't miss out on a little mom time! 😁

Come one or come all 4 weeks!
June 16-18, June 23-25, July 14-16, July 21-23

Things to Know
• Ages: 2 years old (by 9/1/26) through Kindergarten (completed Pre-K)
• Cost: $90 per week
• Days: Tuesday–Thursday
• Time: 9:00am–1:00pm

Children should bring a nut-free lunch and a water bottle each day.

Register here >> https://schools.mybrightwheel.com/forms/3d1bb34c-c5ee-467e-8c06-6088653ddcaa/self-service

Summer memories don’t have to be complicated to be meaningful!

Here are a few simple ideas to make this summer sweet, playful, and full of connection.

Preschool Summer Camps starts on June 16, we have 4 camp sessions and your kids can come for one week or all 4, it's totally up to you!

Things to Know

• Ages: 2 (by 9/1/26) through Kindergarten (completed Pre-K)
• Cost: $90 per week
• Days: Tuesday–Thursday
• Time: 9:00am–1:00pm

Children should bring a nut-free lunch and a water bottle each day.

Summer Camps are open to everyone — your child does not have to be currently enrolled in GFUMC Preschool to attend.

Register your child here >> https://schools.mybrightwheel.com/sign-in?redirect_path=forms/3d1bb34c-c5ee-467e-8c06-6088653ddcaa/self-service

This Wednesday, May 20 is the LAST day to register your child for VBS! Don't wait too late!

June 1-5, 9am-1pm
Rising Pre-K - completed 5th grade!

Register here >> https://vbspro.events/p/a60d63

Bike Day was so much fun today! It was perfect day to get out in the sun and cruise around the parking lot on wheels! 🚲

This summer, make a little adventure stop at Gainesville First!

Pick out a book from our Little Free Library, then hop, skip, twirl, tiptoe, or race your way through the labyrinth! It’s a fun space for kids and families to explore, move, wonder, and enjoy time together all summer long.