Acorns to Oaks Preschool

The Acorns to Oaks BOOK FAIR will continue online through the weekend, and will close end of day Sunday. Shop online at https://V6841.myubam.com/1010542, and Acorns to Oaks earns 50% of all orders in FREE books for the school!

Feel free to share the link with friends and family - their orders can benefit our wonderful preschool, too!

SHOP: https://V6841.myubam.com/1010542

*** If you'd like your books to ship free to the school, simply check the box "Ship With Organization" when you get to the shipping section of checkout. ***

Post below or message me with questions or for book recommendations for any age, interests, etc! [email protected]

Usborne Books & More View our current catalog which features the complete line of Usborne and Kane Miller titles. Need help? Just ask your Consultant.

We need your input!

What afternoon and evening activities could our community benefit from? What would you like to see added to the current local offerings?

Here are just a few ideas:
Parent/Child yoga (or child yoga)
Parenting classes
Parent/Child play group(s)
New child/postpartum support group
Adult family-based classes with topics like: "how to cook using whole foods", and: "how to use essential oils at home"
Birthday party (or other gathering) space rental
Language classes
Kindergarten prep class
Special guest performances
Music Together classes

Join us for a community building event next week and share your thoughts!

RSVP HERE:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4da9a92eaaff2-community

Community Building Brainstorm We need your input! What afternoon and evening activities could our community benefit from? What would you like to see added to the current local offerings? Here are just a few ideas: Parent/Child yoga (or child yoga) Parenting classes Parent/Child play group New child/postpartum support gro...

PPS is on a 2-hour delay, so we are CLOSED today- Thursday, February 22nd. Thanks!

NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY 2/21 due to inclement weather. Stay safe and warm!

Tuesday, 2/20- yes, we have school! Drive safe!

25 phrases to inspire confidence in your child 5. “You can do hard things.”

ATTENTION PRE-K FAMILIES: check in with your neighborhood school- most do their Kindergarten Introductions in the later spring but some are hosting events earlier!

....because....winter break, and holidays can be busy and stressful. ❤️

How to be a Calm Parent Even When Your Kids are Out of Control Sometimes we lose it and feel guilty, sometimes we managed to stay calm and feel drained -- here are five ways to on how to be a calm parent.

More fun and learning!

So many things to explore and discover at preschool!

Several of you maintain gardens- here's a list of herbs to plant that could aid in your child's next cough!

5 Cough Herbs That Are Great For Kids My oldest kid is a pneumonia factory. Seriously. Every time he gets a cold, he tries to dial it up to 11. The first year he got pneumonia he was only 18 months old, and I didn’t know what I w…

Summer is over, fall is here...
Back to school for a brand new year!

Pumpkin harvest day!!! Each student got to choose a pumpkin from our very own school patch.

Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year! Interested in hearing about your students' day? Instead of asking "How was your day?" Try some of these questions on the way home from school, during dinner, or while getting ready for bed:

1. What was the best part of your day?
2. What was the funniest thing you saw today?
3. What was the best part of lunch (snack)?
4. Which kid in your class was the quietest? (Loudest? Most energetic?)
5. Which books did you read today?
6. Did you get or give any compliments today?
7. What was your teacher wearing today?
8. Which part of your classroom do you think I’d like the best?
9. What do you wish you could do more of at school?
10. What do you think I’d like best about your teacher?
11. Which activity at school today was your favorite? (Least favorite?)
12. What games would you like to be able to play at recess?
13. Which kid at school would you like to get to know better?
14. What’s something your teacher said today?
15. What would you like to be learning more about?
16. If you were the teacher tomorrow, what would you do?
17. What made you feel happy today?
18. How did you get to be a helper today?

Once your child starts talking, follow up with questions to keep the conversation going, such as:
- Oh, really?
- Tell me more.
- Then what happened?
- Why was that?
- What else?
- How’d that make you feel?

HIRING! Come join our loving and fun teaching staff!

www.acornstooakspreschool.com
[email protected]

Flexible start date between June-September!

* looking for an assistant teacher for our preschool/pre-k class (ages 3-5). General duties include:
* playing and working with students! The most important thing about this role is the love and attention you can provide for our students.
* preparing snack and/or projects before school begins in the morning.
* some end of day clean up: ex: dishes, toy disinfect, vacuum, clean bathrooms, etc.

- minimum of 2 mornings per week to 5 mornings per week (we can be somewhat flexible on which days)
- 8:00/8:15am - 1:00/1:15pm

Send us an email/resume ASAP! Interviews next week 😊

Acorns to Oaks Preschool Our mission is to nurture a child’s natural desire to learn. We offer a welcoming, safe environment where each student feels valued and respected. Our highly qualified teachers thoughtfully plan...

After finishing our parenting classes with Teacher Jen, this article feels more than appropriate to post. Many habits we discussed are reiterated- take a look!

10 habits to shape a kind, well-adjusted child 1. Relationship. The relationship that we have with our children is the single biggest influence on them.

March/April/May (Part 2)

March/April/May (Part 1)

THIS THURSDAY (4/20)
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We would love to have you, your neighbors, grandparents, and/or adult parent friends join us for a fun, informational parenting class! (No childcare available from us at this get-together so please arrange a sitter at home for the kiddos).

DETAILS:
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DESCRIPTION:
"Do You Know Your Child's Love Language?" An evening of discovery, inspiration and rejuvenation in parenting. Teacher Jen, who is also a trained parent educator, will walk us through the steps of identifying our child's individual Love and learning how to speak their language.

TIME:
6:00pm-8:30pm

COST:
$20/ person

RSVP:
- email
- text
- voicemail
- online link:

SignUpGenius - Mobile https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/20f0b4da9a92eaaff2-doyouknow

Some great suggestions about simply being present with your family. 😊

11 Handy Ways To Do Hygge As A Family Are you interested in making your home more hygge as a family? Here are 11 easy and smart ways to bring hygge to your house with your children.

Home for spring break this year? Here are a few fun play suggestions!

February Friends! Hearts, transportation and memories made in Preschool!

Due to the ice, and Portland Public School District's decision to close for the day- we are closed as well today- Friday February 3rd.

We will be closed today, Wednesday 1/18/17. The snow is melting and we will be back tomorrow- Thursday. YAY!

We will be CLOSED tomorrow, Tuesday, January 17th, following Portland Public School District's lead, and staying consistent with our policies contract. We understand that the amount of snow/ice days we've had this winter is amounting to an incredible number at this point, and our team is discussing how to proceed in response. Thank you for recognizing alongside us that this is a unique season that most of us haven't experienced and didn't anticipate!

We have all of our fingers crossed for school to be back on Wednesday.

NO SCHOOL Thursday 1/12. Too much snow to ensure safe transportation. Take care!

NO SCHOOL today: 1/9- due to treacherous road conditions. Stay safe at home, all. Hoping to see you tomorrow.