First Baptist Learning Center

Parents, have you been looking for things to do with your child this summer? Here are a few great ideas from Monica Healer and the Early Childhood Christian Network:

READ WITH young children as often as you can. The time that young children spend in their parent’s lap or snuggled up next to them as they read an engaging story is paramount for building strong bonds between parents and children as well as fostering a love of reading in young children. Read in silly voices and with dramatic flair. Read their favorite books over and over and over (repetition actually helps young children develop language skills).

GO OUTSIDE AND PLAY! Have you heard the term “sittervising” (as opposed to supervising)? Basically, allow young children the freedom to play whatever they want with minimal adult supervision – be physically present out there and be aware of danger, but don’t direct their activities and games. Take the time to sit in a lawn chair with an ice cold Sonic limeade and read a novel from the library! This freedom to explore in the outdoors helps young children learn to use their imagination, to make decisions, to take risks, to solve problems – all essential life skills!

ENCOURAGE/PRACTICE INDEPENDENCE - Teach them how to open a gold-fish bag. Coach them along the way as they learn to spread peanut butter or cut up bananas or watermelon pieces with a plastic knife.

TAKE A DAILY REST/NAP/QUIET TIME. Even children who have outgrown a nap benefit from quiet, restful activities during the day to regroup, to rest their bodies and brains and to learn to be still. This is definitely a “learned activity” for most young children. Begin with a short timer – 5 minutes of laying down in your bed without toys, without screens. Allow books and a “lovey”. Increase the timer slowly to 30-45 minutes of quiet time. Parents should participate in “quiet time” as well. It can be tempting to get some things checked off the to-do list while the children are quiet, but if you can force yourself to just sit or lay down and be quiet for a few minutes (no screens!), you’ll have much more patience later in the day.

BE SILLY TOGETHER
! Sing a silly song together at the top of your lungs! Practice funny dance moves to their favorite songs. Check out a preschool joke-book at the library and practice telling jokes to each other. Laughing and playing together with young children will help you BOTH enjoy this summer so much more.

PLAY WITH FRIENDS. Invite a few young friends over to your house for a playdate or plan a meet-up at a local park where your children can play while you “sittervise” with other parents as well! Work hard to leave the playdate as open-ended as possible rather than planning crafts or games for the children to do. Practicing social skills on a regular basis will pay huge dividends when these children go back to school in the fall!

18month, 2s and 3s
This year has been so amazing!
Reminders for tomorrow:
Class end of year parties tomorrow 5/9/24 ( see your class party time)
Drop off and pick up inside
Adult ID badge required
Please visit the photo op in the foyer

Also, if you are not sending your child’s backpack to school tomorrow and you happened to remember please take off your child’s ID badge from their backpack and hand it to your teacher.
See you tomorrow, have a fun and safe summer break!

We are so excited and a little sad at the same time! Can’t believe this day is here. It has been an amazing school year!! Here is a little bit of information about tomorrow:

Graduation for Kindergarten and 4 year olds

Tomorrow 5/9/2024- see your class time for ceremony

Upstairs in the theatre

ID badge required

Drop off and pick up inside

Please have your student at school on time

Don’t miss the Photo Op downstairs and art work to take home.

Thank you Mrs. Christine our music teacher for organizing what will be such a special ceremony.

Thank you Mrs. Vicki our art teacher for displaying your child’s beautiful art work.

See you tomorrow!!!

Thank you to Ms Avers, Ms McHargue and Ms Pierce for making us all such beautiful bouquets!!

Close up pics from the coffee bar

Thank you to the Savoy Family for donating eclipse glasses to our 4s and Kinder classes! We all enjoyed this experience so much!!

Flower Cross Day!

Thank you to Dr. Crise and Mady for coming to school today to teach us how to keep our teeth clean!

It's beginning to look like a Art Show Day!

Parents, please have your FBLC badge ready. Doors open at 9:05.

More pics to follow after our grand opening!

Summer Fun!!!

This is very useful information for anyone with children 3 and younger.

Early Childhood Intervention Services (ECI) | Texas Health and Human Services Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) is a statewide program within HHS for families with children birth up to age 3, with developmental delays, disabilities or certain medical diagnoses that may impact development.

We had a successful fire drill with a new rally point today! Great job FBLC Staff and kids!!

FBLC World’s Fair Day!
Date:2/1/2024
Time: at drop off 9:05-9:20 .

Ticket: ID Badge

Tour:
Come take a self guided tour in the halls to explore the many different cultures each classroom has studied.

We hope you enjoy your journey!!!

FBLC Families,

Due to extreme cold temperatures again we are asking parents to drop off and pick up their child AT THEIR CLASSROOM tomorrow (Wednesday).

We will return to normal drop off and pick up on Thursday.

Thank you,
- FBLC Administration

FBLC Families,

While Mckinney ISD is continuing to monitor the weather, they are planning to have classes tomorrow.

Due to extreme cold temperatures we are asking parents to drop off and pick up their child AT THEIR CLASSROOM tomorrow.
We will notify you should anything change.

- FBLC Administration

No school Monday, January 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King Day!

Stay safe and stay warm. ☕️

Reminder:

Inclement Weather Communication Procedures

Any time there is a concern for an inclement weather event, FBLC follows Mckinney ISD protocol and the decision-making to alter the school day. Concern for our students and staff's safety is our top priority.

-If McKinney ISD closes then FBLC will close.
-If McKinney ISD delays school start time then FBLC will delay school start time.
-If McKinney ISD has an early release due to inclement weather then FBLC will have an early release.

In the event of a closing, delayed start, or early release parents and staff members will be notified via multiple platforms, including :

*FBLC page

*Class page, email, remind, or text

* Procare email

Are you looking for a fun, rewarding work environment? Our vibrant church preschool, First Baptist Learning Center, has job openings available now. Help make an impact guiding young hearts and minds today!

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🔵 Full-time Teachers
🟢 Substitute Teachers

Learn more and apply today at firstmckinney.com/jobs.

Inclement Weather Communication Procedures

Any time there is a concern for an inclement weather event, FBLC follows Mckinney ISD protocol and the decision-making to alter the school day. Concern for our students and staff's safety is our top priority.

-If McKinney ISD closes then FBLC will close.
-If McKinney ISD delays school start time then FBLC will delay school start time.
-If McKinney ISD has an early release due to inclement weather then FBLC will have an early release.

In the event of a closing, delayed start, or early release parents and staff members will be notified via multiple platforms, including :

*FBLC page

*Class page, email, remind, or text

* Procare email

We can’t wait to see everyone back next Tuesday, January 9, 2024!!!

Happy Birthday to Ms Kara, one of our 4 day 4s teachers!!