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02/28/2026
🚨 SUMMER CAMPS! 🚨
It’s that time year again! We will be offering another year of our STEM summer camp series at BSPA. Come and join Ms. Connie, Ms. Rachel and myself for some fun this summer! You can register tomorrow on our website— link in the bio!!
02/21/2025
It’s that time of year again!! ☀️ 😎
At BSPA we love summer camps and this year is no exception!! All of our camps will go live on the website (linked in my bio) on March 1st! As usual, space is limited so be sure to register as soon as possible! Looking forward to another wonderful summer learning, playing and creating with your little ones!
05/15/2024
🚨 New Teacher Alert! 🚨
We are so excited to welcome Ms. Natalie this summer!You will see her smiling face at most of our June and July summer camps! I know you will love her as much as we do!
My name is Natalie Quappe, and I have been an elementary school teacher for six years! I’m originally from Long Island, and I moved to Missoula 10 years ago to attend the University of Montana. That is where I got my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. I have always been passionate about teaching and am lucky to do something I love daily! In my free time, I enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, reading, and spending time with the awesome people (and dogs) in my life.
I am looking forward to meeting new kiddos and families this summer!
02/26/2024
It’s that time of year again!!! ☀️ ⛺️ 💦
Our summer STEM summer camps will be available for registration on our website March 1st! As always space is limited so get there early! We can’t wait to learn with your little ones! ❤️
10/20/2023
Yes!! ❤️
09/02/2023
We love our nursery rhymes!! 🥰🍎✏️
08/21/2023
Yes!! 🙌 Learning is a process and different for every child! ❤️
Let Grow
07/02/2023
How do we learn to read? 📚 🤓
This is a wonderful video that eloquently explains the complexities of learning how to read. The first 5 years are the most important! Be sure your child’s preschool and pre-k programs are rich with speaking and listening objectives, follow a phonemic awareness curriculum, and promote pre reading skills!
https://www.pbs.org/video/building-the-reading-brain-fpkzlp/?fbclid=IwAR2AFu8NobwBGuuTD9vcQ0EhnHTuEIeb47jPBj6LPh8PajeNVqLWhNFt3z0_aem_ASNpeBNkUo19lCaDLg32cqi_uAKW2kK91MnrHukeRORtgPliKgGf7QFGKPCw7sS2R6Q&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
WKAR Specials | Building the Reading Brain | PBS Explore the science of reading and ways to help ready your child for this complex task.
03/14/2023
The Summer Camp Expo was so fun!! Be sure to snag one of the few remaining summer camp spots left!! ☀️😎
03/11/2023
WE HAVE A WINNER! 👏 🎉
Thank you to everyone who came out for the Summer Camp Expo! It was so much fun meeting everyone and making dinosaur fossils!
Our giveaway winner is Brittany H!!
An email has been sent to coordinate pick up!
03/11/2023
Come and play with us at the Missoula Public Library from 11-2 today!! We will be making dinosaur fossils!
03/08/2023
👩🏫 We’re Hiring!! 👩🏫
If you’re looking for teaching experience, like working with little ones, and are a total nerd about all things science— then this is the perfect fit! We are looking for a teaching assistant for the summer! Half-day schedule with Fridays off! Scan the QR code to apply!
Welcome to Big Sky Preschool Academy, my name is Tarah Hillesland. I live in Missoula with my husband Terran and our three children, Finn, Anders, and Helli. I am originally from Missoula and love spending time outdoors with my family. This will be my 7th year teaching. I taught first grade in Lambert, MT for four years, and two years at Bright Beginning Preschool in Sidney, MT. Since Graduating in 2011 with my BA in Elementary Education from U of M, I have continued to grow as an educator through countless trainings and conferences. I am excited to share my passion for teaching with you and your family!
"A person's a person, no matter how small" - Dr. Suess
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