First United Methodist Preschool

04/14/2026

For families with a child entering Kindergarten in August.

Join us to prepare your child for a joyful kindergarten journey. This session will share simple, practical readiness tips and help you understand what to expect during your child’s first year. Space is limited to two adults and four children per family. Dinner will be provided, and while children are not required to attend, they are welcome. Childcare will also be available for children ages 3 and up.

03/25/2026

Today we celebrated World Down Syndrome Day in a very special way 💙💛

Our Pre-K classrooms had the joy of honoring a sweet friend who brings so much light, laughter, and love into our days. We are so thankful for the way differences make our classrooms stronger, kinder, and more beautiful.

We spent time talking about friendship, inclusion, and how every single person is wonderfully made💛

Join us in celebrating the uniqueness in every child—not just today, but every day.

11/03/2025

10/22/2025

Here is another one!! This looks absolutely adorable and so many of our classes have talked about the story of the three little pigs lately. 🐷 🚜

We brought it back -- it's the "Not So Scary Hayride" -- on Friday, October 24th and Saturday, October 25th from 5 pm to 7 pm at Barfield Crescent Park.

Enjoy a live-action retelling of the Three Little Pigs as you travel along the forest path. Full of laughs and lots of fun, it's perfect for everyone - but especially the little ones. Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased on-site.

For more information on the "Not So Scary Hayride" and all the Barfield Bash activities, please check out www.MurfreesboroParks.com

10/22/2025

It’s spooky season! 🎃 Here is a few Halloween festivities around town this week! 🦇 👻

09/04/2025

🍂✨ Our BIG Fall Fundraiser is here! ✨🍂

This year, all donations will go toward renovating our playground! At FUMP, outdoor play is such an important part of every child’s day — it’s where they grow, explore, and make joyful memories. 🛝💛

Imagine the excitement of a brand-new playground filled with fresh spaces for climbing, sliding, and discovering! With your support, we can make it happen.

Every donation, big or small, helps us reach our goal — and we are so thankful for your generosity! Together, let’s create a playground full of fun, laughter, and learning. 🙌

Use our online form to make a donation to First United Methodist Church Murfreesboro.

08/20/2025

🌟 Upside Down Learning! 🌟

Today one of our Pre-K classes explored activities under the tables—and it was more than just silly fun! 🙃

Working upside down helps strengthen both fine motor skills (like gripping crayons, tracing, and finger control) AND gross motor skills (like core strength, balance, and coordination). 💪🖍️

Taping paper under the tables, children used small manipulates to trace lines, squiggles, and shapes while lying on their backs. This builds strong shoulder and arm muscles needed for writing, while also encouraging creativity and problem-solving from a whole new angle!

Sometimes the best learning happens when we flip our perspective—literally! ❤️

08/19/2025

08/14/2025

🦋 We’re fluttering into a new school year! 🦋
Our first week of preschool has been full of giggles, learning, and making new friends.
Just like butterflies, our little ones are spreading their wings—exploring, discovering, and growing each day.

We can’t wait to see all the wonderful ways they’ll soar this year! 💛✨

08/09/2025

✨ It’s been a busy and exciting week here at FUMP!✨

Our amazing teachers have been hard at work during inservice — diving into team building, health and safety trainings, lesson planning, and preparing their classrooms for a brand new school year.
🖍️📚 From arranging cozy reading corners to organizing centers full of learning fun, every detail is coming together to welcome our preschool friends!

We can’t wait for Meet the Teacher next week and the first day of preschool right after! 🎉💛
Here’s to another year of growing, learning, and making memories together!

07/28/2025

It’s Time for Our Last Summer Slim Chickens Night!
This Wednesday, July 30 | 4–8 PM

Grab dinner from Slim Chickens and support First United Methodist Church!
Be sure to mention First United Methodist Church or use code SLIMSGIVES for online orders.

Then join us at the church from 6–8 PM for fellowship and water fun!
💦 Don’t forget your water balloons
🍧 Kona Ice will be there too!

A portion of proceeds from Slim Chickens and Kona Ice will go toward our playground renovations.
Thank you for your support—we can’t wait to see you there!