Beyond The Lines

Community walks in the neighborhood offer opportunities for children to discover what lives outside the classroom walls.

* Observing animals up close
* Visiting local businesses
* Connecting with Nature
* Exploring new parks
* Meeting new people
* Mapping out directions
* math & Literacy

Check out this year’s fundraiser raffles! Please help us by sharing this post with family and friends!

For those who are interested in purchasing tickets, please send your payment via Venmo or Zelle. In the comment section of Zelle or Venmo, type which raffle you would like to enter and the number of tickets.

Raffle tickets will be available for purchase until 6/15.

In advance, thank you for your support and GOOD LUCK ! 😊

“If the idea of the universe is presented to the child in the right way, it will do more for him than just arouse his interest, for it will create in him admiration and wonder, a feeling loftier than any interest and more satisfying.” -Maria Montessori

When was the last time you took a nap outdoors?

The preschool class has been super excited about our new infant program! They welcomed our newest community members with a special painting that is now hanging in the new classroom.

On a daily basis, the older group comes over to say hello, check in to see if the “babies” need anything and spend time together in the backyard. During this time, the older group observes how infants move from one space to another, eat, pose questions, and cheer them on when they come across a challenge (example: climbing).

We cannot wait to see what lines of inquiry unfold from these experiences!

Happy International Mud Day

We are launching our yearly online raffles! Please help us by sharing the following posts with family, friends, neighbors or purchasing a ticket! ;) All funds raised will go towards our new garden area & playground shade sails!
With Gratitude,
BTL Preschool

Observing wild flowers

Class field Trip

The possibilities that can unfold when children explore what lives beyond the school walls….

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Setting Limits with Toddlers

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Happy Monday!

“The most memorable days usually end up with the dirtiest clothes!”

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Ordinary moment :
When a classmate comes over to draw a heart for a peer who was feeling sad because her daddy could not pick her up from school…….

Child 1: I am feeling sad because I want my daddy to pick me up (crying).
Teacher: I see that you are so sad and disappointed that the plan changed for pick up.
Child 1: yes, I want him to come.
Teacher : Sometimes things can shift unexpectedly and we can feel mixed emotions. What about if you make daddy a note so he knows how you are feeling ?
Child 1: Ok.
After a few minutes of making marks on the paper…..
Child 1: I want to make a big heart so he knows how much I love him, but I don’t know how to make a heart.
Child 2 who was in the building area hears his peer and walks over…
Child 2: I can help you make a heart. I know how to make them.
Child 1: Yay! Thank you.

Here is the transformation of the new restroom/ laundry space!

The children were so excited when they heard the news it was ready!

“Wow, it’s so beautiful!”- August
(3 yrs old)

“ We get to help wash our hand towels and blankets! So cool.”
- Delilah (4 years old).

Thank you for supporting BTL’s Fundraiser 2021. We couldn’t have done it without you! 💜

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!!

We are grateful for our wonderful teachers and everything they do for our school community!

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Silent Online Auction
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Raffles via Venmo