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✝️ As a Christian-based Early Learning Program, we join the world 🌎 in honoring the life and legacy of Pope Francis — a humble servant, a voice for peace, and a shepherd of faith. 🙏🏽 May his soul rest in eternal peace. 🕊️The Holy See announced the passing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, on April 21. Please join in praying for the repose of his soul. Read Archbishop's statement on the passing of Pope Francis here: www.archspm.org/statement-regarding-the-death-of-his-holiness-pope-francis/
Archbishop Hebda will be celebrating a special Mass at noon today at the Cathedral.
Find updates and prayer resources here: www.archspm.org/pray-for-pope-francis/
🌱🐞🌼 May we celebrate and remember our role as big and little stewards of God's beautiful creation on this Earth Day (and every day!) 🌍 He's got the whole world in His hands! 🙌🏽🌳✝️
Wishing our families a blessed Easter! 💛 He is risen! ✝️🌅 Let us rejoice in His love and the gift of new life! 🙏🏽
As we remember the great sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ, we pray that even our littlest learners 👶🏽 feel the depth of His love for us. ✝️ Wishing our preschool families a Good Friday filled with reflection and grace. 🙏🏽
🌸 Students at St. Paul Lutheran Church and Faith Lutheran Church are embracing the spirit of Holy Week with joy, purpose, and reflection as we prepare for Easter Sunday! 🙏🏽✝️
💡Our Parenting Tip Tuesday topic for the month of 🌸 April 🌸 is Teaching Flexibility & Problem-Solving Skills! 🧩
🤔 Did you know? ⛈️ Meltdowns or difficult behavior often happens when children are still building their flexible thinking skills. 💪 By teaching problem-solving, we help them see multiple solutions and approach situations with a fresh perspective. 😎
🎥 Watch our video for our top tips on nurturing problem-solving skills, and access our helpful parent handout at ➡️ ladcfamilies.org/current-families/parentingtips/! 🌟
🧸We'd like to extend a big, warm BEAR HUG 🧸to ALL who attended our FREE Kids Concert 🎶 featuring The Teddy Bear Band at Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley on Friday in celebration of The Week of the Young Child! 🎈🥳
🎸From toe-tappin' tunes to teddy bear picnic-themed 🧺 activities to snacks and endless fun 🎉 – it was an unforgettable evening and the perfect way to wrap up a blessed Week of the Young Child! 💛💙
🎁 LAST CHANCE to enter our Giveaway! 🎁 You have until 11:59 TONIGHT (Thursday) to enter to win 6️⃣ FREE TICKETS 🎟️ (2 adults, 4 children - $400 Value) to Children's Theatre Company's May 24th production of, “FROZEN, the Broadway Musical,” ☃️❄️ in celebration of the Week of the Young Child! 🎉
🏆 The winner will be randomly selected and announced tomorrow morning, Friday, April 11. 🎈
🥳 To learn more and to enter, follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/lakeareadiscoverycenter/, and click on the Giveaway post at the top of the page. Then, follow the instructions! ✔️
🎉 The best of luck to all participants, and Happy Week of the Young Child! 💙 #WOYC #WOYC25 #WOYC2025
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
🎉 LAST CHANCE 🎉 to RSVP for our FREE Kids Concert featuring 🧸 The Teddy Bear Band 🎵taking place THIS Friday at Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley in celebration of the Week of the Young Child!👶🏽🎸
🎵 The event will include toe-tappin' tunes by this nationally-known musical group, teddy bear picnic-themed activities, snacks, preschool tours, and fun! 😎
💌 RSVP at ladcfamilies.org/newsandevents/, and share to spread the word! 📣
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🐰🌼 Join us for a hopping good time at Faith Lutheran Church's Easter Egg Hunt🥚on Sunday, April 13th at 10:30 AM. 🎉 We'll be hunting outdoors (weather permitting) and indoors if it's raining. 🌧️ We 'HOP' to see you there! 🐇
🎁 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎁 We are giving away 6️⃣ FREE TICKETS 🎟️ (2 adults, 4 children - $400 Value) to Children's Theatre Company's May 24th production of, “FROZEN, the Broadway Musical,” ☃️❄️ to celebrate the Week of the Young Child! 🎉
The giveaway runs from Saturday, April 5-Thursday, April 10 at 11:59 p.m., 🗓️ with the winner being randomly selected and announced the morning of Friday, April 11. 🎈
🥳 To learn more and to enter, follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/lakeareadiscoverycenter/, and click on the Giveaway post at the top of the page. Then, follow the instructions! ✔️
🎉 The best of luck to all participants, and Happy Week of the Young Child! 💙
#WOYC #WOYC25 #WOYC2025
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
✝️ Pastor John at Faith Lutheran Church Discovery Center hosted Mini Chapel with a springtime surprise—baby chicks! 🐣 A very special thank you to the parent and parish member who brought in these adorable little ones. 🥰 What a beautiful reminder that God brings new life in the spring! 🌱🌸🐥
🎈Our preschoolers WOWED the crowd under the Big Top during our annual Circus Extravaganza! 🤩🎪 A special thank you to our stupendous performers, 🦁🐯🐘 fearless ring leaders, 🤹♂️ and everyone who joined in the fun! 🎉
📸: Hosanna Lutheran Forest Lake, Presentation of Mary School, Notre Dame Academy Minnetonka, MN, St. Bartholomew Catholic School
🎉 RSVP to save your spot at our FREE Kids Concert featuring the 🧸 Teddy Bear Band on Friday, April 11th at Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley as we celebrate the Week of the Young Child!👶🏽🎸
🎵 The event will include toe-tappin' tunes by this nationally-known musical group, teddy bear picnic-themed activities, snacks, preschool tours, and fun! 😎
💌 RSVP at ladcfamilies.org/newsandevents/, and share to spread the word! 📣
💛 Hosanna Lutheran Forest Lake preschoolers are discovering the magic of reading through 'Literacy Bag' adventures! 🛍️ Children take turns bringing home a special bag, embarking on a whimsical journey with "Mouse" 🐭 from the beloved story, "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie." 🍪They then share their exciting adventures with the class! 🎉
This project creates meaningful connections between friends, family, and the joy of reading! 📚
Students at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater, MN Discovery Center celebrate Rock Your Socks Day! 🧦🌟
Every year on March 21st, people from around the world 🌎 come together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by wearing brightly colored, mismatched socks. 🌈 March 21st is symbolic as those with Down Syndrome have 3 copies of their 21st chromosome. Socks were chosen because the karyotype of Down Syndrome chromosomes actually looks like mismatched socks! ✨
We love coming together to celebrate all of our unique traits by showing off our most colorful, fun, and exciting socks as we bring recognition to some really special people who make our world brighter! 😎☀️ #rockyoursocks
📚 Seeking a Top-Rated Preschool for the current or upcoming school year? 🏫 We are currently enrolling new students across our 18 locations! 📍
🌟 See how our Nationally-Accredited, Faith-Based ✝️ Early Childhood Education program has been building bright futures 😎 for Minnesota’s littlest learners for +25 years, and find a location near you ⏩ ladcfamilies.org/! 🏫
🎉 Share to spread the word! 🎉
💡Parenting Tip Tuesday Alert! 💡This month’s topic is all about Giving Effective Requests. 🙌🏽
🤔 Did you know that how you phrase a request can boost your child's compliance by 30%? 🎉 Small adjustments in the way you give directions can make a big difference! 🤩
📺 Watch this video for simple, research-backed strategies to make your requests more effective. 🗒️ Plus, grab our Supplemental Parent Handout for additional tips at ➡️ tinyurl.com/nhb244ke.
🎵 Music Credit: Bensound, Funny Song
🍀 This St. Patrick's Day was brimming with smiles, laughter, and a little extra luck ✨as our lucky charms dressed in green and set off on a magical hunt for gold coins left behind by Mr. Leprechaun! 🌈💰
📸: Notre Dame Academy Minnetonka, MN, Hosanna Lutheran Forest Lake
