Joy Garden Creative Center

Create a toddler ocean sensory bin that includes nets and jumbo sea creatures! Those little hands and fingers will be strengthened as the children scoop the nets in and out of the water. A fun hands-on learning activity!

https://teaching2and3yearolds.com/super-simple-toddler-ocean-sensory-bin/

Encourages creativity by creating your very own flower garden sensory bag while weaving in some early math skills too! https://www.fantasticfunandlearning.com/flower-sensory-squish-bag.htm

Another of our Spring favorite ways to play: https://www.theottoolbox.com/spring-robin-counting-fine-motor-busy/

Kandinsky Watercolour Heart Art 💓

Dear parents and families ,

We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season during Christmas and the New Year. We know that some families traveled or enjoyed some well-deserved rest at home, and we are so excited to welcome all of our children back to school!

We would also like to sincerely thank our parents for the lovely thank-you cards, gift cards, Christmas treats, and thoughtful gifts. Your kindness truly means so much to us, and our staff was deeply touched and appreciative. We are very grateful to have such supportive and caring families—you truly are the best!

As we begin January 2026, we are looking forward to a fun and engaging month filled with winter-themed crafts and activities. Children will enjoy creating winter art such as penguins and wind-inspired crafts. We will also explore learning themes including gas stations, farm fun, and hands-on activities that encourage creativity, imagination, and learning through play. Storytime, music, movement, and sensory activities will also be part of our daily routine.

As we move into the new year, we wish you and your family a successful, prosperous, and healthy 2026. Thank you for being a part of our school community—we look forward to a wonderful year ahead together!❤️❤️

This paper plate Rudolph craft is easy to make and so cute! ❤️
More Christmas craft ideas ➡️ https://7daysofplay.com/christmas-craft-ideas/

Perfect for little hands and holiday fun!

PRETZEL PRESENTS...with little m&m bows!!🥰 Recipe: https://myheavenlyrecipes.com/pretzel-christmas-present-treats

CHRISTMAS MATH GAMES "These are very easy to use and I love the idea of many different pictures to build on this concept. My students love to play this and it is easy to assess their understanding!"

https://www.preschoolteacher101.com/product/one-more-one-less-math-centers/