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This little pumpkin is stealing hearts! 🎃 Loving these adorable moments from Picture Day at Faithful Shepherd Catholic School! 💛
Don't miss out! 🎶 Join us at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Saturday, Nov. 30 for an unforgettable evening with Jason Gray, performing his only Christmas concert in Minnesota this season! 🌟 Support LADC and get your tickets now for just $20 at tinyurl.com/bdejh9vw. Let’s celebrate the magic of Christmas and LADC together! 🎄🎟️Jason Gray is coming to Redeemer! Join us for a special concert where #jasongraymusic will be performing his only Christmas concert in Minnesota this season! Tickets are on sale now for only $20. All proceeds benefit Williams Syndrome Association and scholarships for Lake Area Discovery Center
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Hosanna Lutheran Forest Lake's 🍁 Fall Fest 🍁 was a great success, complete with pumpkin decorating, face painting, crazy hair, a bouncy house, mini golf and more! 🎨⛳️ 🎃 Thanks to all who came out to celebrate the season with us! 🍂
On this Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, 🙏🏽 preschoolers at Notre Dame Academy Minnetonka, MN and Annunciation Catholic School - Minneapolis, MN had a paws-itively amazing time celebrating with a special Blessing of the Pets (and stuffed animals!) 🐾🐶🐱
It was a heartwarming day with our furry friends honoring the patron saint of animals and all of God's creation! ✨🌳🌏
Preschoolers from Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley and St. John the Baptist Catholic School and Preschool - Savage, MN Discovery Centers teamed up for a fun-filled day at Brand Farms in Farmington! 💛
From picking apples to a scenic hayride, our friends had an unforgettable adventure exploring the farm. 🍎🌾
Ponies, peacocks, and sheep—OH MY! 🐴🦚🐑 Our Kinderstart and Discovery friends from Hosanna Lutheran Forest Lake Discovery Center had an unforgettable adventure meeting new friends of all kinds at Waldoch Farm! 💛 Thank you to all who made this farm day extra special! 🙏🏽
So much joy! 💛 We LOVE seeing our young learners sing, dance, and grow in God's love under the care of our wonderful St. Paul Lutheran Church Discovery Center staff! 🎵💃✝️ And a special shout-out to the very talented, Pastor Dale Stiles; we see you rocking out, Pastor Dale! 🎸😎
🎉 We're thrilled to kick off the 2024-2025 school year with the launch of our Parenting Tip Tuesday series—now in its 3rd season! 💡
📚 This month, we're tackling separation anxiety, a common concern as students transition to new classrooms and when trying out new activities. 🏫 Watch the video for our top strategies to address this issue, and grab our helpful handout at tinyurl.com/ytpz7dsz! 🌟
Let’s make this school year the best one yet! 🎉
🍂 Fall has arrived, and what better way to celebrate than learning all about apples? 🍎 At St. Bartholomew Catholic School, we have been diving into all things apple-related; from reading about apples to learning to safely cut them to using a recipe to make our very own applesauce! 😋 What a delicious way to welcome the season! 🍁
📚 Our preschool friends couldn’t get enough of storytime with Ms. Lizzie, a proud Faithful Shepherd Catholic School alumna! 🌟 Lizzie, who now works in our Extended Adventure Program after school, is back sharing her time and talents with our young learners. We’re so grateful for her dedication and love for Early Childhood Education and her alma mater! 🏫💛Storytime with Class of 2022 alumna, Lizzie! Lizzie works in our preschool's Extended Adventure Program after her high school day. What a perfect job at her alma mater, and she's so good at it!
We are always looking for enthusiastic people to work with our preschoolers!
We were thrilled to join in the FUN at St. Paul Lutheran Church's Family Fun 5K - where we hosted crafts and games and handed out medals to the youngest participants as they crossed the finish line!🏅
Thank you for continuously going the extra MILE (or in this case, 3.1 miles!) to support our families and young learners, St. Paul Lutheran and LADC staff! 🏃🏽♀️🚴 💛
🎨 Where creativity meets cuddles! 🧸 During 'Bear Week,' St. Bartholomew Catholic School preschoolers fashioned boxes into floats with the help of their "loveys" for the Teddy Bear Parade! 🎉 Our friends are ready to wow the crowd! 🤩
🌟 In celebration of their 50th anniversary, Hosanna Lutheran Forest Lake Church, in partnership with Hosanna Lutheran Discovery Center, would like to extend a special invitation to "Fall Fest" on Oct. 6th from 11am-2pm! 💌 Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of games, music, tasty food, and activities for the whole family. We hope to see you there! 🍂🍁
🇺🇸 Today, we remember and honor those who lost their lives and all who showed incredible bravery - on this day 23 years ago. Let us dedicate ourselves to building a brighter future filled with hope, love, and unity for their families and all of our children. 💙 #neverforget #911
Students, parents, and teachers received a beautiful back-to-school blessing at our newest preschool site Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley Discovery Center, which officially opened last week! ✝️🎒We are incredibly grateful for Ms. Stephanie, Ms. Vanessa and ALL who help our young learners grow in God's love at Grace Lutheran each day! 💛🙏🏽
We are currently enrolling NEW students ages 16 months-5 years old at this location! 🎉 Schedule a tour at tinyurl.com/nhu2fc3t today, and receive a $1,000 (full-time enrollments) or $500 Discount (part-time enrollments) upon registering! 🌟
🏫 Our young learners are having a fantastic start to the school year! 📚 Over the last two weeks, preschoolers have enjoyed making new friends, discovering their daily routines, spending time in the chapel, and playing outdoors! 🛝🎵✝️
Here's to another amazing year of growing in God's love! 🙏🏽💛
📸: St. Paul Lutheran Church Hosanna Lutheran Forest Lake Faith Lutheran Church St. Bartholomew Catholic School Our Savior's Lutheran Church Presentation of Mary School
📚 As we kick off the 24-25 school year, we’d love to see your little learners in action! 🎉 We invite you to tag us in your Back-to-School photos @LakeAreaDiscoveryCenter on Instagram to be featured! 📸
Here’s to another fantastic year filled with growth, faith, and FUN! 🌟🙏🏽
🎒As we enter the new school year, let’s celebrate the hard work of ALL who help our young learners shine — from our Early Childhood educators to our parents and guardians to our grandparents and beyond! 🌟 Your dedication and love make a world of difference. 💙 Here's to a bright and successful year ahead! 😎🛝📚
✨ This week, as a few of our preschools came alive with the return of our young learners, LADC educators were also immersed in their own learning during our annual All-Staff Orientation! 📚
🏫 They engaged in an enlightening training session led by the wonderful Dr. Jenna Edlund, LADC’s Behavioral Specialist - and explored exciting new activities to enhance our classrooms! 🍎
🎉 We can't wait for another memorable year of growth, faith, and fun! 🙏🏽✝️
