North Star Learning Center

🚴‍♂️ Get Ready to Ride for a Great Cause! 🚴‍♀️

Next Friday, April 11th, our Preschool C & D classes will be participating in the St. Jude Trike-A-Thon! 🏁💛

Leading up to the big event, we’ll have a Bike Safety Pep Rally Monday–Thursday, where our little riders will learn important bike safety tips before they pedal for a purpose. 🛑🚦

Families, don’t forget to support our young riders as they raise awareness and funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital! Every little push makes a BIG difference. 💛
📢 Stay tuned for updates and pictures as we gear up for an exciting week!
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https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Trike/Trike?fr_id=160761&pg=entry

Good morning & happy Friday-eve! 🙂
We need to hire a couple people, do you know someone that would be a good fit at North Star? Please send them our way... here's our online application...
https://forms.gle/fouAKbdEjUWE8mD7A
We are interviewing now and are needing to start the hiring process right away 🙂 Thank you for your referrals!

🧘‍♀️ The Power of a Calm-Down Corner 🧘‍♂️
Big emotions are a big part of early childhood, and helping kids learn how to manage them is just as important as teaching ABCs and 123s! That’s why we have a Calm-Down Corner—a cozy space where children can take a break, reset, and use self-regulation tools like deep breathing, sensory items, and emotion cards.
When kids have a safe space to process their feelings, they develop important lifelong skills like emotional awareness, problem-solving, and self-control. ❤️
Have you ever tried a calm-down corner at home? Let us know in the comments!

Whoohoo!! Dad's Derby was so much fun!! Here's a few pics from tonight. :) Thank you to all the dads, grandpa's, uncles, and even neighbors for showing up tonight for these kiddos. I know they had the best night 😊

🌟 Meet the A3 Team! 🌟
Say hello to the amazing teachers in our A3 classroom! ❤️ These dedicated educators bring warmth, creativity, and a passion for early childhood learning to their students every day. Whether they're leading exciting hands-on activities, fostering independence, or creating a nurturing environment, they make a lasting impact on our little learners.
Ms. Sidney has been at North Star for two years and has a passion for early childhood education. She loves the age level she is teaching because she gets to teach them new words. She loves to watch them discover new things every day! Her favorite part of the day is having random dance breaks with the class!
Ms. Ashley has also been at North Star for about two years. She says her favorite part of her job is watching the kiddos grow each and every day and she loves that she gets to love on each kid each morning as they come in for the day. She says she loves to take her class to the outdoor classroom and watch them explore the outdoors!
Mrs. Santiaga has been with us for over eight years!! She loves to come to work so she can be part of the kids life and help them grow into amazing little people. She says her favorite part of the day is doing circle time with the class.
Drop a ❤️ in the comments to show them some love!

🎉 POLL TIME! 🎉

If your child could pick the ultimate preschool day, what would they choose? 🤔👇

A) 🏰 A magical indoor fort-building day
B) 🎨 Non-stop messy art fun
C) 🌳 An all-day outdoor adventure
D) 🎶 A dance party with their favorite songs

Comment below with your child’s pick! ⬇️ We can’t wait to see the answers! 😊

📢 We’re Hiring! Join Our Team at North Star Learning Center! 🌟

Do you love working with young children? We’re looking for passionate, dedicated teachers to join our amazing team!

✨ Great benefits
📚 Ongoing training & professional development
🤝 Supportive team & positive work culture
🎨 Play-based, Christian learning environment

We’re looking for someone who embodies our core values:
✔️ Trustworthiness – Leading with integrity and reliability
✔️ Flexibility – Adapting to meet the needs of our students
✔️ Collaboration – Working together to create a loving environment
✔️ Growth – Continually learning and improving
✔️ Purpose & Calling – We believe early childhood education is more than a job—it’s a calling from God. As educators, we are entrusted with shaping young hearts and minds, reflecting Christ’s love through our words and actions.

📩 Apply today or tag someone who would be a great fit!
[email protected]
972-669-9454 ext. 0

"As a mom of two young boys, I know how hard it can be to limit screen time. But the more I research, the more I realize the detrimental effects it has on developing brains." -Brandee Donahue

DID YOU KNOW?...🌱 80% of a child’s brain develops in the first three years of life!!! When young children spend extended time on screens, their brains become conditioned to expect constant stimulation—fast-moving images, bright colors, and frequent dopamine hits. This overstimulation rewires the brain’s reward system, making it harder for them to tolerate boredom, engage in imaginative play, or manage emotions when the screen turns off.

"When my son has "too much" screen time he becomes a different child. He becomes more irritable and has a VERY difficult time keeping himself entertained and is constantly complaining that he is "bored". Does this sound familiar??" -Brandee Donahue

While screens aren’t going away, we can be intentional about real-world experiences that help children develop self-regulation skills. Check out Raise Wildflowers https://raisewildflowers.com/ for a helpful FAQ on screen time’s effects on young children. 💡💛

✨ Now Enrolling at North Star Learning Center! ✨

Know a family looking for a loving, fun, and enriching preschool? We’d love to welcome them! As you’re spending time with friends and family this weekend, please share your experience with North Star and let them know we’re enrolling for the new school year. Your referrals mean the world to us! ❤️

Tag a friend or send them our way—we’d love to meet them! 😊
Call us at 972-669-9454 (we're here 7am-6pm Monday thru Friday)
or shoot us an email [email protected] to schedule a tour!

The Power of Positive Reinforcement
🌟 Encouragement goes a long way! Children thrive when we notice and celebrate their efforts. Instead of focusing on what they shouldn’t do, try highlighting what they are doing well. A simple “I love how you helped your friend!” or “Great job using your words!” can boost confidence and reinforce positive behaviors.

Let’s build up our little learners with praise that encourages growth! What’s a small win your child had today? 💬👇

🌟 Encouraging Independence in Young Children 🌟
Did you know that fostering independence in early childhood builds confidence, problem-solving skills, and a strong sense of self? 💪✨ Simple tasks like putting on shoes, cleaning up toys, or making choices help children develop responsibility and resilience!
🔹 Give them choices (“Do you want the red cup or the blue cup?”)
🔹 Let them help with age-appropriate tasks (pouring, wiping, sorting)
🔹 Encourage problem-solving instead of jumping in right away
🔹 Celebrate their efforts, not just the outcome!
Building independence takes patience, but the rewards are lifelong! ❤️ What’s one way your child shows independence? Share in the comments! ⬇️

🌟 Meet the A2 Team! 🌟
Say hello to our amazing A2 Team at North Star Learning Center! 👋 These dedicated teachers bring warmth, creativity, and endless energy to their classroom every day. From teaching through play to creating a nurturing environment, they make learning fun and meaningful for our little ones! 💙✨

Ms. Valerie has become a huge part of North Star. She brings such a light to the early mornings! Her favorite part of her job is being able to give all her love to the kiddos in her class. The best part of her day is taking the class to the Rumpus Room and watching them explore new things.

Ms. Sarah has been part of North Star since the summer of 2021. Her favorite part of working here is all the snuggles and laughs and shaping their little minds and watching them progress and grow. The best part of her day is taking the class to the outdoor classroom and watching them explore nature.

Mrs. Rose started out as a mom at our school and is now our incredible art teacher, but also works in A2 in the afternoons some days! She says her favorite part of her afternoons is building loving, trusting relationships with each child and their family. She says her favorite thing to do with her class is have dance parties!!

Mrs. Jennie comes to us with years of experience and is our incredible science teacher. She also works every afternoon with this group of A2 students. Her favorite part of her job is exploring with young learners and going to the Rumpus Room. She's all about watching little minds wonder and grow!

Drop a 👏 or ❤️ in the comments to show them some love! 🥰

Debbie and I (Brandee) are having an incredible time at the Early Childhood Christian Network (ECCN) Directors' Conference in Granbury, connecting with fellow preschool directors from all over Texas! We're gaining valuable insights and learning so much to bring back to our school. Excited to put it all into action! So thankful for everything Monica has done to put together such an amazing conference for directors across Texas!

🌟 The Power of Social-Emotional Learning in Early Childhood! 🌟

At North Star Learning Center, we believe that social-emotional learning (SEL) is just as important as ABCs and 123s! 💙 SEL helps young children:

✨ Build strong friendships
✨ Develop self-confidence
✨ Manage big emotions
✨ Learn empathy and kindness
✨ Strengthen problem-solving skills

By nurturing these skills early on, we set the foundation for lifelong success in school and beyond. Let's raise confident, kind, and resilient little learners! 🌱💫

🌟 Teacher Spotlight: Meet the A1b Team! 🌟
We're excited to introduce the amazing teachers who make our A1B classroom so special! 🙌 These three incredible educators bring passion, creativity, and dedication to their work every day, creating a warm and inspiring environment for our preschoolers.
👩‍🏫 Meet the Team:
Mrs. Jessie is one of our newest teachers. She came to us from another preschool with many years of experience. She says her favorite part of her job is seeing the baby's faces smiling at her when she walks in the room. She’s passionate about introducing sensory play to our youngest learners.
Ms. Diana has been at NSLC for over a year and is a mom of 3! Her favorite part of her day is doing group activities with the babies in her class and helping each one of them meet their milestones.
Ms. Nancee is our newest employee, but also has tons of experience taking care of young children. She says that although she hasn't been here long, she feels like she would want to be anywhere else! Her favorite part of each day is seeing the joy in the baby's little eyes. She loves seeing them wake up from nap refreshed and ready to go, go, go!

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