Little Learners Preschool at FBC Mansfield

Thank you families for entrusting your precious little ones with us. After 15 years, we are closing our doors effective Dec.17

We have so many memories and have made many new friends. Thanks for being a part of Little Learners Preschool.

Statements were sent home in student folders or mailed to the address on file.

PLEASE KEEP THIS STATEMENT!

This is the 2020 end of year financial statement that you can use for childcare deductions for tax purposes. PLEASE KEEP THIS STATEMENT! We will not have access to print these again after Dec. 17th.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas! Our hearts are filled with the joy that you and your precious children have given us. Memories of the fun we had together, their sweet smiles and laughter, and the ‘ahh ha’ moments as they learned something new. Our prayer is that you and your children will continue to grow in knowledge, stay healthy and feel God’s presence always.

“And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
Luke 2:10-11

From the Little Learners Preschool Staff

We will be having pajama days both Wednesday 12/16 and Thursday 12/17!

Please make sure the students can still use the restroom without added assistance (no onesies) and they will need to wear regular shoes (no slippers or footed pjs)

Christmas Devotional Guide for Families with Preschoolers

In the middle of this Christmas season, plan to spend time with your little ones to focus on the true meaning and joy of Christmas. The special activities you do together with your child(ren) will help to create memories that can last a lifetime. The following is written so you can read and do the activities on 5 consecutive days or at random times during the holidays.

1. God sent an angel to tell Mary that she was chosen to have a special baby. When Mary saw the angel, she was afraid. She had never seen an angel before. Mary was a simple, quiet girl from a quiet town. Nothing very important ever happened there in Nazareth. Mary listened very carefully to what the angel told her.

Scripture to read together: “The angel said to Mary, do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to son, and you will give him the name Jesus.” Luke 1:30-31

Prayer: Father God, help us not to be afraid of You or what You ask us to do. We know that if You ask us to do something, then You will give us the knowledge to do it and You will be with us along the way. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Activity to do together: The angel brought good news to Mary. You can send good news by making Christmas cards. Use cookie cutters dipped in thin layer of paint and stamping Christmas designs on folded paper. Add a special message inside the card. Mail or hand deliver the cards.

2. Mary and Joseph were planning to be married when King Augustus decided to count all the people in the land. He told everyone to go to his own hometown to be counted so that the King would know how many people could pay taxes. This meant that Mary and Joseph had to travel to the city of Bethlehem. Mary road on a donkey and Joseph walked about 75 miles which took about 3 days or more.

Scripture to read together: “In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. And everyone went to his own town to register. So, Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.”.” Luke 2:1 - 5
Prayer: Dear God, help us to obey all earthly authorities just as Your scriptures tell us. In Jesus name, Amen.

Activity to do together: Make a list of your family members, including cousins, aunts, and uncles. Count how many people are in the family and thank God for each one.

3. Usually a king is born in the best place money could buy, but not in this case.
Joseph looked everywhere for a place for Mary to rest, but the hotels were full.
Finally, an innkeeper told Joseph they could sleep in the barn, so they did. That night baby Jesus was born. His first bed was made of hay in a feeding trough where animals ate.

Scripture to read together: "She gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the Inn.” Luke 2:7

Prayer: Dear God, thank you for sending baby Jesus to grow up and become the Savior of the world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Activity to do together: Visit a barn or a live nativity scene to remind you of the true humble surroundings of the place where Jesus was born.

4. Sheep are not the smartest animals. They can only see a few feet in front of them; left by themselves, sheep become lost. They need a shepherd to guide them and keep them safe. One night while the sheep slept, the shepherds stood around a campfire to keep warm. Suddenly, the sky was filled with bright shiny light. The Shepherds saw an angel! God had sent the angel to the shepherds to tell them the good news of Jesus’ birth.

Scripture to read together: “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel appeared to them and said, “Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people.” Luke 2:8 - 10

Prayer: God, please forgive us when we stray away from You. Thank You for being our Good Shepherd and watching over us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Activity to do together: Make sugar cookies in the shape of a shepherd’s hook or candy cane. Roll dough like snakes, then place on the cookie sheet shaped like a candy cane. Sprinkle the unbaked cookies with crushed peppermint candy. While they bake, talk about the meaning of the candy cane.

5. Wise men in a far-away land saw an unusually bright star. For many years, they had studied stars in the sky. They knew that this new star was a sign that a king had been born. They followed the star day after day until they found the special child in Bethlehem. By the time they found Jesus, He was several years old and living with His parents in a house in Bethlehem.

Scripture to read together: “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, where is the one who has been born the king of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” Matthew 2:1-2

“When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed downs and worshiped Him. Then they opened their gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh.” Matthew 2:10-11

Prayer: Dear God, as we decorate the house and make everything ready for the Christmas day celebration, help us to remember why we celebrate. It is not all about the presents we will get but it is to celebrate Jesus’ birthday! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Activity to do together: Make a star shaped ornament for the Christmas tree. Cut a star out of poster board and paint with glue then sprinkle it with glitter. Punch a hole in the top and add a yarn hanger. Let this ornament be a reminder of the star that led the Wise Men to baby Jesus.

Symbols of Christmas and their meaning:
Wreath - Its circular shape represents everlasting life.
Candles and Lights - Reminds us that we celebrate the birth of the “light of the world”. They also remind us of the star that the shepherds and Wise Men saw.
Manger Scene – Traditionally, it contains figures of Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, shepherds, three wise men and several animals to remind us of the humble setting of Jesus’ birth.
Christmas tree - The evergreen tree symbolizes everlasting life, the point on the top of the
tree points to heaven where we will have everlasting life with Jesus.
Candy Canes - It reminds us of the shepherd’s crook. The three small stripes represent the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The large stripe is for the life of Jesus that He gave up for us.

Gently Used Children’s Books

What a great opportunity to add to your child’s library and help promote a love of reading and learning!

When: Monday – Friday, December 7-11
9:00am – 2:00pm

Where: in the Café near the entrance of
Little Learners Preschool

Cash, checks, and credit card through your LLP account accepted. All proceeds help provide funding for Little Leaners Preschool.

Most Books $1.00

Big Books and
Books with CD
$2.00

December calendar

In November: we enjoyed the warm weather;
learned about trees and went on a leaf hunt;
during farm week, we made butter;
"stuffed" a turkey in PE and set traps for the runaway turkey!

Celebrating our December birthdays!
Bailey, Holland, Julian, Joseph, Mila, Harper, Wyatt
🥳🎂🎉🎈🎁

Just a reminder that we follow MISD so we will be closed next week. Have a blessed and safe thanksgiving break! ☺️🙏🦃🥧

Ready for a week off? Mansfield ISD will be closed Nov. 23-27 for the Thanksgiving Break. Classes will resume on Nov. 30. Stay safe and enjoy the time off!