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Northeast Stars Preschool - DC, 1325 Maryland Avenue NE, Washington D.C., DC (2026)

08/19/2026

✈️Today, our Stars took to the skies as we explored air transportation! During circle time, we learned about different ways people travel through the air, including airplanes, helicopters, and hot air balloons. We talked about what makes each one unique, where they travel, and the important jobs they do.

Our young scientists became pilots as they experimented with paper airplanes! Together, we made predictions and discovered how different throws can change how far an airplane flies. We asked questions like:

* Which airplane flew the farthest?
* What happened when we threw it harder or softer?

For our creative art activity, each Star had the opportunity to decorate their very own paper airplane using crayons, markers, stickers, and other fun materials before testing it in flight. Every airplane was as unique as the child who created it!

We also practiced early literacy by learning that A is for Airplane and worked on tracing the uppercase and lowercase letter A.

To end our adventure, we transformed into pilots during our Airport Movement Game! Children pretended to:

* ✈️ Take off
* ☁️ Fly through the clouds
* 🛬 Land safely
* ⛽ Refuel before their next flight

It was a wonderful day filled with creativity, movement, science, and learning as our Stars soared into the exciting world of air transportation!

08/18/2026

🚌This week, our stars brought the classic song “The Wheels on the Bus” to life through music, movement, and dramatic play! By acting out the different parts of the song, our stars strengthened their language, listening, and gross motor skills while having fun pretending to ride a city bus.

What We Used:

* Chairs arranged like a bus
* Toy steering wheel (or paper plate)
* Homemade bus passes
* Music for The Wheels on the Bus
* Scarves or props for dramatic play (optional)

What We Did:
We transformed our classroom into a city bus, taking turns being the bus driver and passengers. As we sang The Wheels on the Bus, our stars acted out each verse by pretending the wheels went “round and round,” the wipers went “swish, swish, swish,” the horn went “beep, beep, beep,” the doors opened and shut, and the babies cried “wah, wah, wah.” Our stars even suggested their own verses and movements, making the experience even more interactive and engaging.

What Our Stars Practiced:

Language Development – Our stars built vocabulary by learning transportation-related words and following the lyrics of the song.

Listening Skills – Our stars listened carefully for each verse and responded with the matching movements.

Gross Motor Development – Acting out the song encouraged coordination, balance, and body awareness.

Social-Emotional Skills – Singing and moving together promoted cooperation, confidence, and joyful participation.

Imaginative Play – Our stars explored the roles of bus drivers and passengers while using their creativity throughout the activity.

Try This at Home:
Sing The Wheels on the Bus together during a car ride or at home. Encourage your star to invent new verses about things they might see or hear on a bus and create movements to match each one!

08/17/2026

🚙🚗🚕Today, our stars practiced early math skills with a fun, transportation-themed parking lot activity!

What We Did:
We used masking tape to create parking spaces on the floor, then wrote a simple addition problem at the top of each space. The children solved each equation by counting out the correct number of toy vehicles and parking them in the matching spot. As they completed each problem, they counted carefully and checked their answers.

What Our Stars Practiced:

Early Addition – Children used hands-on manipulatives to solve simple addition problems.

Counting & One-to-One Correspondence – Our stars practiced counting accurately by matching one vehicle to one number.

Number Recognition – Children identified numbers and connected them to quantities.

Problem Solving – They used critical thinking to determine the correct answer and self-check their work.

Fine Motor Skills – Picking up and placing the vehicles into each parking space strengthened hand-eye coordination and control.

Learning through play helps children build confidence in math while making new concepts meaningful and engaging!

08/17/2026

🔺🔺IMPORTANT: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT! 🔺🔺

It has been brought to our attention that when searching for Northeast Stars Montessori on Facebook some people are seeing erroneous negative reviews that are NOT ASSOCIATED WITH NES! After doing some research we have learned that this is a major problem with Meta's AI and it is happening to countless businesses around the world.

This issue is called "cross-tagged content". For your awareness, we are sharing an example below which appears to show a negative review when searching for NES, however if you click on the review to expand it, you'll see the review is for an entirely different school and has nothing to do with NES. This type of false association can have a major impact on a business. We have reported these issues, however If you see something like this please use the "report" option so Meta will continue to be made aware of this ongoing problem.

NES is an award-winning preschool that has been in business for over 20 years and we are very proud of the program we have built. Being associated in any way with these negative reviews from OTHER ORGANIZATIONS - totally unrelated to us - is incredibly frustrating. We hope that Meta addresses this major, detrimental flaw in their AI system immediately.

08/15/2026

👀Take a Peek at What We Did This Week!

08/14/2026

🇯🇴 Our Journey to Jordan!

Today, our little stars traveled to Jordan, a beautiful country in the Middle East known for its deserts, ancient landmarks, and the famous Dead Sea. Through hands-on activities, the children explored Jordan’s geography, language, science, and food.

Here’s what we explored:

Desert Sand Art
Inspired by Jordan’s beautiful desert landscapes, the children created colorful sand art by carefully layering different shades of sand. This activity encouraged creativity, concentration, and fine motor development.

Dead Sea Sink-or-Float Experiment
We learned that the Dead Sea contains a large amount of salt, which makes it easier for people and objects to float. The children made predictions and compared what happened when objects were placed in plain water and salt water.

Arabic Words of the Day
The children practiced a few words commonly spoken in Jordan:

* Marhaba – Hello
* Shukran – Thank you
* Na’am – Yes

They enjoyed greeting one another and using their new words throughout the day.

What Our Stars Are Learning

Geography: Discovering where Jordan is located and learning about its deserts and the Dead Sea.

Science: Making predictions and observing how salt changes the way objects float in water.

Fine Motor Skills: Strengthening hand control and coordination through sand art.

Language: Learning and practicing simple Arabic words.

Cultural Awareness: Exploring Jordan’s landscapes, traditions, and language

Our little stars had a wonderful time discovering Jordan and learning more about the many beautiful cultures found around the world!

08/13/2026

Today, our little adventurers traveled to Kenya, a beautiful country in East Africa known for its breathtaking landscapes, incredible wildlife, and rich traditions. Through hands-on activities, our stars explored the sights, sounds, and culture of Kenya while strengthening important developmental skills.

🐘🦒Safari Animal Search
Our classroom transformed into the African savanna as our little explorers went on a safari adventure! The children searched high and low for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other amazing wildlife while pretending to be safari guides and making each animal’s unique sounds.

Handcrafted Wooden Bead Necklaces
Our little artists created beautiful necklaces using decorative wooden beads inspired by the handcrafted jewelry found throughout Kenya. As they designed unique patterns and carefully threaded each bead, they strengthened fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and creativity.

🥁 African Drum Circle
Music filled the classroom as we explored rhythm through an African drum circle using hand drums, buckets, and our own laps. The children listened to traditional African drumming, practiced keeping a steady beat, and worked together to create their own rhythms.

Swahili Words of the Day
Today we learned a few words spoken in Kenya:
Jambo – Hello; Asante – Thank you; Rafiki – Friend; Simba – Lion; Hakuna Matata – No worries

The children loved greeting one another in Swahili and recognizing familiar words from The Lion King, making our journey to Kenya even more exciting!

What Our Stars Are Learning

🌍 Geography: Discovering where Kenya is located and learning about the African savanna.

🦁 Science: Identifying African animals and learning about the habitats where they live.

🎵 Music: Developing listening skills, rhythm, and coordination through drumming and movement.

🪵 Fine Motor Skills: Strengthening hand muscles and hand-eye coordination while creating handcrafted wooden bead necklaces.

🤝 Cultural Awareness: Learning simple Swahili words and exploring the traditions, music, and craftsmanship of Kenya.

Our little stars had an exciting day exploring Kenya, and we can’t wait to continue our journey around the world!

08/13/2026

🪅🎊Our stars spent this week exploring different countries and during our exploration of Mexican culture and traditions we did a fun, hands-on piñata activity!

Together, our stars helped transform a cardboard box into a colorful pull-string piñata. They used streamers and decorations to add their own creative touches while learning about piñatas and how they are enjoyed as part of celebrations in Mexico.

As our stars worked, they practiced fine motor skills through placing and attaching decorations, explored colors and creativity, and strengthened cooperation and social skills by contributing to a shared class project.

Once our piñata was complete, the fun continued! Our stars took turns selecting and pulling colorful streamers to see which special streamer would open the piñata. This encouraged patience, turn-taking, following directions, decision-making, and anticipation.

This exciting activity brought together cultural awareness, art, fine motor development, and cooperative play for a memorable learning experience!

08/12/2026

🇬🇧Today our stars traveled to England as part of our Countries Around the World week! We learned that England is known for Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, royal guards, tea time, and many classic nursery rhymes.

Our stars discovered that Big Ben is one of England’s most famous landmarks and learned that its clock helps people keep track of time. We also decorated paper crowns and learned about the guards at Buckingham Palace. Our stars had fun pretending to be royalty while practicing kindness, manners, and respect.

During music and movement, we listened to three nursery rhymes from England:

* London Bridge Is Falling Down
* Humpty Dumpty
* Jack and Jill

To complete our day, our stars enjoyed a real tea party with crackers. This gave them a chance to practice table manners, social skills, and conversation while learning about a beloved English tradition.

Ask your star:

* What is Big Ben?
* What color was your crown?
* Which nursery rhyme did you like best?
* What did you enjoy most about the tea party?

08/11/2026

We have just a few spots remaining for the 2026-27 school year! Join our exceptional preschool program and watch your child shine! ✨

At Northeast Stars, we believe in nurturing your child's natural curiosity and fostering a love for learning. Our dedicated teachers create an engaging environment where each child can thrive and explore their full potential.

From hands-on activities to interactive lessons, our Montessori-based curriculum sparks creativity, develops critical thinking skills, and cultivates independence. We provide a well-rounded education that prepares our stars for a bright future. 🌟

📍 Northeast Stars Preschool DC:
1325 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

💻 Visit our website to learn more: www.nestars.net

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