Huguenot UMC Preschool

We are in need of a part-time music teacher, so please share this post with your contacts. The job listing is here https://app.acquire4hire.com/careers/details.json?id=157522&source=17

The difference between kids who cry for weeks vs. those who skip in happily comes down to these 6 things: 1. Practice the morning routine 2 weeks before school starts Don't wait until the first day to figure out timing. Wake up, get dressed, eat breakfast, brush teeth - rehearse it all. Your child's nervous system needs predictability, not surprises. 2. Visit the school playground during summer Familiar spaces feel safe. Drive by, walk around, maybe even have a snack on the playground. When September comes, it won't feel like foreign territory. 3. Read books about starting school together every night "The Kissing Hand", "First Day Jitters", "Llama Llama Misses Mama" - these aren't just cute stories. They're emotional preparation tools that normalize school feelings. 4. Role-play school scenarios at home Practice raising hands, asking to use the bathroom, what to do if someone takes your toy. Confidence comes from knowing what to expect and how to handle it. 5. Establish a "worry time" 10 minutes daily This is the game-changer most parents skip. Set a timer, let them share ALL their school fears, then close worry time. No school anxiety discussions outside this window. It contains the overwhelm. 6. Create a goodbye ritual that's the same every day Three hugs, a special handshake, or "See you after snack time!" Consistency in goodbye moments creates security in separation. The goal isn't perfection, it's preparation. Your September self will thank you for starting now. Which tip are you implementing first? Tell me below! 👇 Follow @skillsome for more practical parenting strategies that prepare kids for their future #BacktoSchool #Parentingtips #EmotionalIntelligence #Skillsomeeducation #FutureReadyKids #ParentingSupport #SchoolAnxiety #ParentingCommunity #EarlyChildhood #skillsome

With the rainy, cold weather predicted for Saturday, we are postponing our spring yard sale and will let you know once the new date is scheduled.

The preschool is closed on Wednesday, January 8 due to the Boil Water Advisory from the city. Our tour will be postponed until the following Wednesday, January 15 at 10:00 am.

Trinity Episcopal School’s orchestra, under the direction of Erin Flynn, entertained us with Christmas carols and taught us about the instruments in an orchestra. Some of our little students even got to conduct!

We'd love to have your support at our Red Robin Spirit Night tomorrow (12/3/24)-Hope to see you there!

Need some Thanksgiving entertaining ideas?

Check out our Multi-Family Yard Sale this Saturday, November 9 from 8:00-11:00!

Trunk-or-Treat 2024. Huge thanks to all the wonderful parents and grandparents who made it a very special event for the children!

We are lucky to have had so many wonderful dads join us for a Father’s Day luncheon.