Evergreen Christian Preschool

What a great day! We had our first Special Chapel this morning, our costume parade and class parties! Ms. Karen's class also learned about how popcorn works. It was a very fun time!

Join us at Jimmy John's to help raise money for Evergreen Christian Preschool. Funding is used to help cover costs at the preschool so we can keep tuition as low as possible. In addition, we are starting to fundraise for new playground equipment. We hope you'll be able to come join us!

We are so excited to welcome Pastor Ellen to Evergreen Christian Preschool and chapel time. We're learning new songs, new stories and all about God and Jesus! Thank you Pastor Ellen!

Registration time is here! If you are checking us out for the first time or returning, make sure you've got your registration form all filled out and turned in. We are currently offering tours on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am each day. Please call to schedule at 703-737-7700.

Save the Dates for February

Just a quick reminder we have some fun events coming up. For our preschool families, we have our Valentine's Breakfast on 2/14. We will open the doors early at 9am so that you can come in and enjoy breakfast with your kids before school. Then on 2/28 stay when you drop off your kids and we will be having Special Chapel.

This event is open to everyone whether or not you are a member of our preschool. We are hosting a Pancake Supper on 2/21. This is Shrove Tuesday or Fat Tuesday. Come learn more about what this day represents and enjoy some pancakes! We will be open from 5:00 - 7:00pm.

We had a great visit from Fireman Jim. He visited us in October and the kids learned about fire safety and we got to see him suit up. Always remind your kids not to hide from police or fire fighters. They might look scary in their uniforms, but they are here to help us! The fun part was that firefighters have a safety mechanism built into their equipment that if they don't move every 30 seconds, an alarm will go off. So we also got to see Fireman Jim do a dance periodically. Then the kids toured the truck. It was a great day!

If you're like me, you're already running to the internet to try to figure out how to keep the kids occupied this summer and off the electronics. Here is a great website with some ideas for you. I love how she uses different senses, fun and play while teaching the kids. For most thing I bet they won't even know they are learning! She even has a printable calendar for June so you can do something each day.

https://www.messylittlemonster.com/2020/07/summer-activities-for-preschoolers.html

So grateful for sunny spring days! The kids were able to enjoy lunch outside and soak up some sun.

It's Teacher Appreciation week. Let's make sure our teachers feel appreciated and loved! I am so grateful for the staff here at ECP. They have stepped up in ways that we could not have imagined necessary and shone brightly all the while. Thank you for all you do and all you are! We love you!

We had picture day today and there are some beautiful pictures of ECP kids!! Links went out to families today via email, so make sure to check them out and place your orders. Class pictures will be finalized on 4/26. Keep an eye out!

We are so excited to announce that we had our first music class with Mrs. Farenholtz this week! She has been kind enough to volunteer to come in and teach music once a week. We are delighted to have her.

It's time to register for the 2022-2023 school year, and we're outta-this-world excited to meet you!

Call 703-737-7700 or e-mail [email protected] to schedule a tour; meet our new director, Becky Weber; and learn about our classes and new Friday Enrichment program.

As part of Fire Safety Month, members of Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company came to visit our students and share their fire safety knowledge. They even brought a fire truck for show and tell! Thanks for coming LVFC!

Looking for a fun way to expand your child's knowledge outside the classroom? KiwiCo has all sorts of fun monthly boxes that cost as low as $15/month. Plus, using this referral link can get you $10 off your first month.

Referral Discount | 50% Off Your First Month | KiwiCo

Having independent children is important to help with separation anxiety. Here are some things you can do to help foster that independence. Don't worry moms & dads they will still love you & need, even with a little independence.

6 Little Things You Can Do Every Day to Make Your Child More Independent Teaching our kids independence is key. But it's not always simple for parents to do. Here are some easy things you can do each day to help your little one be more independent.

We all have had the days where our kids can't say enough about their day. But, then there are the days where they are quiet as a mouse. For those quiet days, here are some tips to get them chatting.

Small Talk: How to Get Your Kid to Chat About Her Day Want to find out how your child's day was? These questions will get you the answers you want.

Snapped a few more pictures of the Updates to the playground now that the walkway is complete & the shade sail is up. Such a blessing that the Evergreen Church youth & their adult leaders spent their time doing this!

Picky eaters in your house? Try these recipes to get them to gobble down breakfast!

18 Fast, Fun Breakfasts Kids Will Love So many new ideas to get you out of your rut-and your kiddos out the door!

Evergreen Church's youth worked hard in the heat on Monday and Tuesday to update the playground. Here are a few pictures of them building the music wall (which they also painted) and building a play castle.

Today, the youth at Evergreen Church worked on getting the playground in order for Preschool this fall! There is going to be a new walk way from the church to the playground, a shade sail to give our students a place to get out of the sun, and a bright, colorful music wall! Pictures coming tomorrow!

At Evergreen Christian Preschool, we love referrals! In fact, if your child is enrolled and you refer a friend or family member, you will get a discount on your next month's tuition!

Don't have a child enrolled? We still love and appreciate your referrals...just tell your friends & family to let us know you sent them!

www.evergreenchurch.net/preschool

KiwiCo has some cool free "camps" for your preschooler (and older kids, too). You watch some educational videos & do fun activities. Fair warning, there are add-ons that you can purchase, but totally not necessary to have fun with this camp!

Koala Camp Koala Camp is a free 5-day adventure for preschoolers. Learn through play with super fun, hands-on projects for ages 2-4. Discover awesome with Koala Camp!

Getting your child to listen & follow directions is a struggle sometimes. Here are some tips to get your kids to listen.

Listen Up! How to Get Kids to Listen to You Stop repeating yourself. Your child will be all ears once you start following these clever, attention-getting tips from the pros.

We wish all the amazing dads out there a Happy Father's Day! We pray and hope that you all have a day full of love and fun with your kids.

Fall classes are almost full...schedule a visit today & see the Evergreen Christian Preschool difference:

*Small class size
*Loving teachers
*Focus on kindergarten prep through curriculum developed using the VA Department of Education Early Childhood Curriculum
*Weekly Chapel
* And more!

Dealing with a tattler in your house? Tattling may be frustrating, but there are ways to use it as a lesson. Check out this article from Parents magazine.

Why Tattling Can Be a Good Thing You may warn your child against tattling, but pointing fingers shows your child understands rules. Here are some advantages of being a tattletale.

Kids are always asking for snacks, so it's important to have a full pantry & some fun ideas. Here are 15 ideas to keep your kids satisfied that are healthy & delicious!

15 Ideas for Healthy Summer Snacks for Kids Stumped for kid-friendly snacks during these long, lazy days? Try one of these fun, easy-prep ideas. Kids will love them, and they're healthy to boot.

Chores are always a hot topic, but what can and should kids be able to do and at what age? Parents magazine shares some ideas to help you figure that out.

22 Chore Ideas for Every Type of Kid Find a chore your kid loves to do, and start a habit of wanting to help out that'll last a lifetime.

Summer is here! That means that your kids will be looking to you for ideas of what to do. Here are a few ideas to keep your kids busy.

28 Summer Preschool Activities That Will Make Your Summertime Extra Special • MightyMoms.club Want to make this summer something your child will always remember? Just pick a handful of these outdoor preschool activities! With twenty-eight options to choose from, you are guaranteed to find a few memory-makers and gut-gigglers worth trying!

The weather has heated up! Here are so fun water activities to try at home.

So Much Fun! Summer Activities for Preschoolers | Hands On As We Grow® Summer crafts the kids MUST make this summer! Water activities, outdoor games, and crafty adventures.

ECP only has a few spots left in each of our 3 classes! Learn more about our preschool at www.evergreenchurch.net/preschool and email us at [email protected] to schedule a tour.

What a cool way to explain Memorial Day to kids & still have fun crafts to do.

14 Meaningful Memorial Day Activities You'll Want to Do With Your Kids • MightyMoms.club Want your children to understand the significance of Memorial Day? These 14 Memorial Day activities teach (not preach) through FUN. Do alone as a family, or add in the cousins, neighbors, and classmates for a group memory!

To all the moms out there, we wish you a relaxing, blessed, and full of love Mother's Day!

Our classes are filling up fast! And we would love to meet you and your child to show you why Evergreen Christian Preschool is the right fit for your family. Schedule a private visit today! www.evergreenchurch.net/preschool

Looking for some fun things to do with your kiddo this weekend? Sneak in a little learn with these STEM projects.

STEM on Mother's Day? | Hulafrog 5 Fun STEM Projects to Craft with Your Kiddos

Screen time is so tempting & not 100% bad on a limited basis. But there are better options & Parents magazine shares a few.

How Do I Get 'Me Time' Without Relying on Screen Time? The rules around screen time may feel overwhelming when you just need a parenting break. Parents.com's Ask Your Mom advice columnist, Emily Edlynn, Ph.D., explains how using the TV to get some time to recharge can benefit everyone's mental health.

HE is Risen! We wish everyone a blessed Easter!

🖍Happy Crayon Day!🖍 We didn't even know that was a thing & today! But how cute is this craft? Post a picture of the ones you make with your kiddos!

📝Step by step instructions for this craft can be found here:

Toilet Paper Roll Crayons These toilet paper roll crayons are such a cute craft! Make one or make the whole set. Free printable template available to make them.

At some point, we've probably all seen a science fair volcano. Well, here is a new ways to show the same chemical reaction, that lets your kid's creative side get involved!

Gifts for young scientists, artists and makers Hands-on projects for kids of all ages