Caterpillar Corner

What a great day as we celebrated a year of learning, friendships and growing together within our class and community.

Today our children and staff enjoyed a cold treat to beat the heat.

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🎓💙 Congratulations, Aliah McGrew! 💙🎓
Today we are celebrating a very special member of the Monarch Early Learning Center family, Aliah McGrew, on her high school graduation! 🎉
For the past year, Aliah has been an incredible Assistant Teacher in our baby room, providing loving care, patience, and support to our youngest learners. She has a heart for children and is always willing to jump in and help wherever she is needed. Her kindness, dedication, and positive attitude have made a lasting impact on our staff, families, and babies.
As Aliah begins her next chapter pursuing a degree in Nursing, we know she will continue to make a difference in the lives of others through her compassion and caring spirit. We are so proud of all she has accomplished and excited to see all the amazing things her future holds!
Please join us in congratulating Aliah on this incredible milestone! 🎓✨

We are so proud of Aliah and wish her continued success as she pursues her nursing career! 💙🩺🎓

The Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing, Michigan, was the perfect setting for our preschool year finale, offering a dynamic interactive field trip that delighted the five senses, and we are grateful for the experience of spending time with our young learners.

🎉 Exciting News from Caterpillar Corner! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Mind & Body Symmetry to bring even more fitness, fun, and teamwork to our Before and After School Programs across our Lansing School District sites!

Through this exciting collaboration, students will participate in engaging activities that promote physical fitness, teamwork, confidence, and overall wellness. Together, we're helping children build strong bodies, confident minds, and lifelong healthy habits that will benefit them both in and out of the classroom.

At Caterpillar Corner, we believe that healthy children are happy learners, and we are proud to continue providing enriching experiences that support the whole child.

A huge thank you to Mind & Body Symmetry for partnering with us to inspire, motivate, and empower the next generation!

💪 Strong Bodies
🧠 Confident Minds
⭐ Healthy Habits for Life
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At Mind & Body Symmetry, we’re building more than fitness — we’re building confidence, discipline, and resilience through our Youth Fight Fit program. 🥊💪 Across the Greater Lansing area, we’re helping young people stand taller, believe in themselves, and develop the strength to overcome challenges both inside and outside the gym. Our mission is to promote health, self-confidence, respect, and anti-bullying awareness in every community we serve. Fitness is the tool. Confidence is the outcome. 🔥 Every class is designed to encourage: ✔️ Positive self-esteem ✔️ Mental & physical strength ✔️ Respect for others ✔️ Anti-bullying empowerment Greater Lansing, let’s continue creating stronger youth and stronger communities together. ❤️ DM us to learn more about our Youth Fight Fit program and how to get involved! #mindbodysymmetry #unlockthegreatestyou #healthykids

The Preschool for All class paid a visit to the Potter Park zoo today, where an exploration of diverse species and habitats facilitated scientific learning about animals in their naturalistic environments.

Thank you to all of our families that were able to join us on our nature adventure 🐧

Every child deserves a safe place to sleep. If you know of anyone in need, please share this information.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town! We are a group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling and delivering top-notch beds to children and families in need.

We’re leveling up our afterschool experience through an exciting collaboration with Building Twentyone and their incredible Ninja Program! 💥

Our Caterpillar Corner students are stepping into action—climbing, swinging, balancing, and conquering obstacle courses designed to build strength, confidence, and resilience. Through this high-energy experience, students are learning that it’s okay to try, fail, and try again—because every challenge helps them grow stronger inside and out.

This partnership brings together fun, fitness, and character-building, giving our youth the opportunity to push their limits, support one another, and discover just how powerful they truly are.

☀️ Summer Camp Enrollment is NOW OPEN! ☀️

We’re beyond excited for this year’s camp packed with fun activities and amazing field trips, all made possible thanks to the MiLeap 32N Grant!

Spots are limited and filling up fast, so don’t wait to secure your child’s place for an unforgettable summer! 🎉