Grace Lutheran Preschool is a non-profit, Christ centered, developmental, early education program. Grace Lutheran Preschool play-based early education program.
At Grace we recognize each child is special, unique and a gift from God! We strive to nurture the social-emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual development of each child. Our program serves children 2 1/2 -5 years of age. Grace offers a variety of programs including part-time morning classes as well as full day programs for families working outside their home.
Operating as usual
06/10/2023
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our end of the school year singing and graduation celebration!
The day was filled with so much love, joy, laughter, and even a few tears as we celebrated the end of an amazing school year and the send off of our friends heading to TK and Kindergarten!
Shalom My Friends, God’s Peace Be With You!❤️
Please share more pictures in the comments!
06/08/2023
The Kissing Door❤️
06/08/2023
It was a busy morning @ The Kissing Door!❤️
05/12/2023
Preschool life❤️
02/18/2023
Preschool was blessed with a very special hands on learning reptile experience in honor of Grant’s 5th birthday!
It was AMAZING.
As you’ll see by the pictures the children were quite interested, some enjoyed handling the animals, while some preferred to observe. Fun was had by all, including the teachers!
A special thank you to the Nichols family for this treat, and a shout out to So Cal Jungle Reptile Parties. You are fantastic.
I encourage everyone to check out their page and consider them for any future events.
02/08/2023
“There are those who question the "rigor" of a play-based curriculum when, in fact, we're engaged in the most rigorous curriculum known to mankind. There is simply no greater or more important challenge than the one of balancing our own individual desires and needs with those of the other humans with whom we find ourselves.”
~Teacher Tom
"The Opposite Of Play Is Not Work, It's Rote" The opposite of play is not work, it's rote. ~Dr. Edward Hallowell The outdoor classroom is one big slope and within that s...
01/13/2023
Preschool life! Living each day to the fullest ❤️
12/31/2022
BIG and exciting things happened this week at
Grace Lutheran!
Our old tired garden received an incredibly beautiful and purposeful revival.
We are beyond excited and grateful for this blessing.
The purpose of the renovation will enhance the children's daily interactions in the garden by making it a permanent and central part of the play yard. This will create a space where the children can learn to be good stewards of the Earth, how to garden, observe plant life cycles, and enjoy daily hands-on experiences for caring for our Earth, while most importantly, always being safe. As it was the time we spent in the garden was on a very limited basis due to ratio and safety.
The new garden includes 4 raised garden beds with a timed watering system, 2 fruit trees, a farm sink for the children to wash their hands, a bench/table and a new outdoor habitat for Elvie.
A heartfelt thank you to the generous, thoughtful and loving donors, and family, who made this dream come true.
We would also like to thank Art Vieyra @ California Green and his amazing team for bringing our dream to life! Our hearts our bursting with joy and gratitude, and we can’t wait for the children to see it! ❤️
10/20/2022
“It is happy talent to know how to play”-Ralph Waldo Emerson
10/01/2022
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Back to School Night!
We loved spending time with you❤️
09/29/2022
Meet Elvie. She is 8 years old and came to live at preschool when she was 2 months old. Elvie loves fresh greens and red hibiscus 🌺
We love our preschool pets! A special thank you to Ms. Rochelle for creating an amazing new indoor habitat.
09/17/2022
Play is the work of childhood.
So excited to begin a new school year!
We are are having so much fun making new friends,
learning new things and living our best preschool life!
08/11/2022
Summer vibes❤️
08/11/2022
The window of early childhood is brief, yet so very critical. So much development occurs is the first 7 years of a human’s life!
Why Ages 2-7 Matter So Much for Brain Development Rich experiences—from play to the arts and relationships—fundamentally shape a young child’s development.
07/20/2022
PLAY. ALL. DAY.
It’s the work of childhood ❤️
05/31/2022
We love Teacher Tom! This is a must read.
Our words matter💚
When We Speak With Children As People People often ask me if there is a particular curriculum to which I ascribe. More often than not, when I answer that it is up...
05/06/2022
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Setting Limits With Toddlers - The Choices They Can't Make - Janet Lansbury ‘Respect’ is vital to parenting, but the word can confuse us, especially when it comes to setting limits with toddlers. Children need lots of opportunities to be autonomous and have their choices respected. At the same time, they also need to know they’re not in charge, and we demonstrate that...
04/23/2022
At Grace Lutheran Preschool we spend our days cherishing childhood; it’s a VERY small window of time. Everyday we are learning to work with and care for one another, develop a strong confident sense of self, and a lifelong love of learning, among so many many other things❤️
03/04/2022
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02/05/2022
Agree‼️‼️‼️
I agree so much with this message from the wonderful Amanda Morgan from Not Just Cute - Intentional Whole Child Development ❤
01/19/2022
01/17/2022
Absolutely!
There is intentionality in all we do @ GLP, including going barefoot❤️
10/29/2021
Once again, the Grace Lutheran Annual Trunk or Treat was a blast! A huge shout out to our AMAZING parents for coming out strong! Thank you!
We are sooooo grateful for you.
Fun was definitely had by all.
Wishing everyone a happy & safe Halloween 🎃
10/04/2021
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual back to school open house. It was wonderful visiting and sharing time with you all.
A special thank you to the Spiotto family for blessing everyone with your latest release “Why is Baby Grumpy?”.
Are hearts are full❤️
08/20/2021
Teaching little people is a work of the heart♥️
A special thanks to our amazing teacher’s for a fantastic, fun filled summer.
Your love, dedication, and hard work is a blessing to so many.
Here’s to another great school year!
08/17/2021
Yes! We definitely agree. Play. Is. Best.
Experts: For Early Childhood, Play Is Best. We have lost our minds in the United States when it comes to early childhood education.
07/07/2021
Summer fun-preschool style!
06/30/2021
Cultivating Empathy ❤️
Research shows that every individual is born with an innate level of empathy.
Some children are just naturally more empathetic than others.
But although empathy is skill we can be born with, it is also a skill we can CULTIVATE & DEVELOP in our children.
Empathy is an foundational skill for children to develop as it’s an important part of
🌈 successfully navigating social situations & relationships,
🌈 making good decisions,
🌈 adding a positive contribution to society.
Empathy is grown through curiosity & taking time to imagine someone else’s experiences.
You can develop empathy in your child through:
💛 Reading books together
💛 Hearing other people’s stories
💛 Experiencing different cultures
💛 Traveling to different places (hopefully in the future!)
💛 Including perspective-taking in conflict resolution
💛 Asking “How do you think that might have made them feel?”
💛 Asking “How would you feel in that situation?”
Note: deficits in empathetic behavior are a part of the diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This doesn’t mean that children with autism have no empathy, but rather have cognitive challenges recognizing & seeing things from another person’s perspective.
06/12/2021
Today we celebrated our friends heading off to TK, Kindergarten & First Grade, and the end of an incredibly special school year.
On behalf of Ms. Alexis, Ms. Margie, Ms. Rochelle, Ms. Vanessa and myself, we thank you! Our hearts are filled with love, joy and gratitude to all our families for your steadfast love, support, generosity, and most of all, for entrusting us with your greatest treasure, your children.
The pandemic definitely brought its share of challenges this past year, but with the love and commitment from all of you we experienced a year full of great joy, growth and blessings.
Shalom my friends!
God’s peace be with you!
❤️Ms. Gayle
Please share your pictures in the comments!
05/29/2021
“Play is the work of childhood”
~Maria Montessori
05/29/2021
Absolutely.
Year after year we see first hand how learning through play prepares children for the road ahead.
Play is how young children learn best, without a doubt!
Director’s Column: Play-Based Learning Leads to School Readiness | Bing Nursery School By Jennifer Winters, Director
05/04/2021
Couldn't agree more with this perspective from Dr. Meghan Owenz:
"The more a child has the ability to work through their boredom by finding new activities, the less they’ll be bored because their creativity will start to grow. In fact, you should do a little dance every time you hear your child whine that they’re bored because something amazing is about to happen."
She shares more wisdom and guidance in her new book, "Spoiled Right" and on her website: Screen-Free Parenting
04/29/2021
A sweet friendship refreshes the soul.
Proverbs 27:9
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04/20/2021
“It is a happy talent to know how to play.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
02/09/2021
“It is a happy talent to know how to play.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
10/31/2020
Thanks to everyone who joined us today!
Fun was had by all today at our annual Grace Lutheran Preschool Trunk or Treat.🎃
10/06/2020
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Agreed! Thank you to Conscious Parents 🍁
09/11/2020
Shout out to Cathy Andre and family for the the generous donation❤️
Because of you we were able to buy this wonderful new bike- The Chariot Rider!
Thank you so much!
We are very grateful ❤️
08/29/2020
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