Last week, both classes enjoyed a field trip to the Randall Oaks petting zoo to see the ducks, geese, goats, cows, horses, and more! We had beautiful weather, loved seeing the interesting animals, and we had plenty of time to play at the playground. The kids loved the chance to feed the animals, and they enjoyed their snacks at the picnic tables. It was
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Your family wants ice cream, and if you indulge at Oberweis on Friday, May 25, New Creations Preschool will earn money for their scholarship fund! Win win for everyone! To participate, download and print this coupon, and bring it in to the Elgin Oberweis (400 S. Randall Road) on May 25 anytime from noon to 10pm, and New Creations Preschool will earn 30% of
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Last week, to celebrate the Week of the Young Child, our preschool classes were encouraged to donate diapers for Father Jim Swarthout, a local priest and member of Rotary Club of Crystal Lake Dawnbreakers. He is known as “Father Jim, the Diaper Priest”. The diapers for his St. Paul Diaper Bank help families who are not able to afford diapers, as government aid doesn’t
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We are excited to celebrate the Week of the Young Child this week! In honor, we found this poem that we enjoyed, so we thought we would share. (We found it on the internet, and so we hope we have credited it accurately—if it is incorrect, please let us know and we will update it): How to Really Love a Child by Susan Ariel
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At New Creations Preschool, our teachers have staying power. The three teachers have been at New Creations for a combined total of over 57 years. We know parents want to be comfortable leaving their little ones in our hands, so here is a chance to get to know more about our teachers. We sat down with Teacher Penny, Director and Monday/Wed/Fri teacher for a
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We recently came across this article in Parents Magazine about 5 questions you should ask when looking for a preschool. We thought we’d save you some time and answer the questions about New Creations Preschool. See below! Do teachers stick around? At New Creations Preschool, this is one thing we’re extremely proud of—our teachers have staying power. The three teachers on staff have a
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We love the United Way of Elgin’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library, a program that sends free books monthly to all children from birth to age 5 who register from Elgin, South Elgin, Hampshire, Burlington, and Pingree Grove. Learn more about the Dolly Parton Imagination Library at uwelgin.org/freebooks. Join the United Way of Elgin for a Simon and Garfunkel Tribute Concert to benefit the Dolly
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We know that a healthy diet contributes to a healthy lifestyle and provides your children with the energy they need to learn and grow. We also know it can sometimes be difficult to get little ones to try something new! We recently found this scholastic resource for healthy recipes families can prepare and enjoy with their children. Here is an example recipe that had
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We were so excited to have Tea Parties last week. The students love this fancy party! We get out our fine china (little tea sets for little hands), and enjoy special snacks and apple juice to sip. On Wednesday, the children enjoyed fun necklaces. On Thursday, the class enjoyed tiaras, and tams. Both classes had tea (appple juice), small cupcakes, PBJs, and fruit kabobs.
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Last week, our letter of the week was “S”! So for our rhyme, we did the classic Star Light, Star Bright. Star Light, Star Bright First star I see tonight I wish I may, I wish I might Have the wish I wish tonight Each student decided what they wish for. Some shot for the stars, and some were happy with the littlest wishes!
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