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🌟 LADC parent and our Instagram giveaway winner, Lindsay Swendsen, and her family had an enchanting time at Children's Theatre Company's production of "FROZEN!" πŸŽ­β„οΈ She and her husband brought their 3-year-old LADC student and cousins along for a magical outing. πŸ°πŸ‘‘ Thanks for joining in the giveaway fun and being part of the LADC family! πŸ’™ ... See MoreSee Less

🌟 LADC parent and our Instagram giveaway winner, Lindsay Swendsen, and her family had an enchanting time at Childrens Theatre Companys production of FROZEN! πŸŽ­β„οΈ She and her husband brought their 3-year-old LADC student and cousins along for a magical outing. πŸ°πŸ‘‘ Thanks for joining in the giveaway fun and being part of the LADC family! πŸ’™Image attachment

Today we remember and give thanks for the heroes who gave everything to protect the freedoms we enjoy. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ We pray for comfort as we honor their sacrifices, and that our children grow up in a world shaped by peace. πŸ™πŸ½ #MemorialDay ... See MoreSee Less

Today we remember and give thanks for the heroes who gave everything to protect the freedoms we enjoy. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ We pray for comfort as we honor their sacrifices, and that our children grow up in a world shaped by peace. πŸ™πŸ½ #MemorialDay

🌳 Exploring the wonders of nature! 🐞 Our Faithful Shepherd Catholic School preschoolers teamed up with their 4th grade buddies for an epic Nature Scavenger Hunt across the school's 28 acres! πŸ¦† From hidden treasures to unforgettable moments, they had a blast exploring God's beauty! 🌿 ... See MoreSee Less

🌳 Exploring the wonders of nature! 🐞 Our Faithful Shepherd Catholic School preschoolers teamed up with their 4th grade buddies for an epic Nature Scavenger Hunt across the schools 28 acres! πŸ¦† From hidden treasures to unforgettable moments, they had a blast exploring Gods beauty! 🌿Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

Our amazing educators are always going the extra MILE for our students! πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈ St. John the Baptist Catholic School and Preschool - Savage, MN's fantastic mother-daughter teaching duo, Ms. Melissa Lawler and Ms. Kama Lawler, brought their energy and encouragement to support a Kinderstart student at their Saturday track meet. πŸ‘Ÿ A shining example of what makes the LADC family so special! 🌟 ... See MoreSee Less

Our amazing educators are always going the extra MILE for our students! πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈ St. John the Baptist Catholic School and Preschool - Savage, MNs fantastic mother-daughter teaching duo, Ms. Melissa Lawler and Ms. Kama Lawler, brought their energy and encouragement to support a Kinderstart student at their Saturday track meet. πŸ‘Ÿ A shining example of what makes the LADC family so special! 🌟

πŸ’‘Our final Parenting Tip Tuesday of the school year is all about Feeding Interventions! 🍽️

Did you know that 1 in 4 children faces feeding challenges? πŸ€” In this video, we break down the why behind picky eating 🍎 and share practical strategies to help. πŸ’›

πŸ“² After watching the video, download our free handout AND access the complete Parenting Tip Tuesday collection while you’re there: ladcfamilies.org/current-families/parentingtips/ πŸŽ₯

Wishing you a happy, healthy, and fun-filled summer! πŸŒˆβ˜€οΈ
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Scientist Adam from The Science Crew Field Trip Adventures brought a whole lot of fishy fun to our preschoolers at Notre Dame Academy Minnetonka, MN! 🐟 Hands-on learning + Minnesota wildlife = a splashing good time! 🌊 ... See MoreSee Less

Scientist Adam from The Science Crew Field Trip Adventures brought a whole lot of fishy fun to our preschoolers at Notre Dame Academy Minnetonka, MN! 🐟 Hands-on learning + Minnesota wildlife = a splashing good time! 🌊Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

At Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater, MN, Discovery Center, we're making the most of spring 🌱 by combining sunshine with STEM community designing activities! β˜€οΈπŸŽ¨πŸ’‘ ... See MoreSee Less

At Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater, MN, Discovery Center, were making the most of spring 🌱 by combining sunshine with STEM community designing activities! β˜€οΈπŸŽ¨πŸ’‘

🚜 St. Bartholomew Catholic School preschoolers had a whole lot of fun "down on the farm" – where they crafted and "milked" their own cow, πŸ„πŸ₯› and tended to the chicken coop! πŸ” They loved discovering the vital roles each of these farm friends plays! 🌾 ... See MoreSee Less

🚜 St. Bartholomew Catholic School preschoolers had a whole lot of fun down on the farm – where they crafted and milked their own cow, πŸ„πŸ₯› and tended to the chicken coop! πŸ” They loved discovering the vital roles each of these farm friends plays! 🌾Image attachmentImage attachment+6Image attachment

Miniature ponies, 🐴 llamas, πŸ¦™ and goatsπŸβ€”oh my! 😁 Faithful Shepherd Catholic School preschoolers had a fantastic time meeting new furry friends at Friday's Petting Zoo! πŸ₯°πŸ’› ... See MoreSee Less

🎨 Mini Picassos in the making! 🎨 Our Presentation of Mary School preschool friends proudly displayed their beautiful spring artwork at the school's Spring Art Fair & Ice Cream Social! 🍦The event also featured hands-on art activities for all guests to enjoy, hosted by our amazing preschool teachers! πŸ–ŒοΈπŸ‘©β€πŸŽ¨ ... See MoreSee Less

🎨 Mini Picassos in the making! 🎨 Our Presentation of Mary School preschool friends proudly displayed their beautiful spring artwork at the schools Spring Art Fair & Ice Cream Social! 🍦The event also featured hands-on art activities for all guests to enjoy, hosted by our amazing preschool teachers! πŸ–ŒοΈπŸ‘©β€πŸŽ¨Image attachmentImage attachment

⏰ The countdown is on! ⏰ Our PreK students are cherishing their final weeks together, as they finish up their last few letters of the alphabet, special themes, and gear up for their much-anticipated preschool graduation! πŸŽ“ What a year it’s been! πŸŽ‰πŸ“š ... See MoreSee Less

⏰ The countdown is on! ⏰ Our PreK students are cherishing their final weeks together, as they finish up their last few letters of the alphabet, special themes, and gear up for their much-anticipated preschool graduation! πŸŽ“ What a year it’s been! πŸŽ‰πŸ“šImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

🌼 Happy Mother’s Day! 🌼 Today, we thank God for the incredible gift of mothers: for their love, strength, patience, and the way they reflect God’s heart each day. ✝️

πŸ’› To all of the moms, grandmas, and mother figures in our preschool family: we see you, we love you, we are grateful for you! πŸ’

✨ β€œHer children rise up and call her blessed.” -Proverbs 31:28 πŸ™πŸ½
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🌼 Happy Mother’s Day! 🌼 Today, we thank God for the incredible gift of mothers: for their love, strength, patience, and the way they reflect God’s heart each day. ✝️

πŸ’› To all of the moms, grandmas, and mother figures in our preschool family: we see you, we love you, we are grateful for you! πŸ’

✨ β€œHer children rise up and call her blessed.” -Proverbs 31:28 πŸ™πŸ½

With little hands folded in prayer πŸ™ - we lift up Pope Leo XIV! ✝️ May God guide him to lead the Church and world β›ͺ with love πŸ’›, courage πŸ’ͺ, and compassion. πŸ’™

πŸ“Έ: Saint Helena Catholic School
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🍎 What a JOYFUL Teacher Appreciation Week it's been celebrating our incredible educators! 🎈

Some of our favorite highlights:
❀️ Wearing red to show our LOVE for our teachers!
🌱 A succulent to say thanks for making this year a β€œSUCC”ess!
πŸ‘— Dress Like Your Teacher Day!
🍬 A candy bar buffetβ€”the SWEETEST way to say thanks.
πŸ’Œ Heartfelt poems, love notes, and prayers!

We are beyond blessed to have such amazing educators shaping the hearts and minds of our littlest learners! πŸ’›

πŸ“Έ: Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater, MN, Presentation of Mary School, Our Savior's Lutheran Church
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🍎 What a JOYFUL Teacher Appreciation Week its been celebrating our incredible educators! 🎈

Some of our favorite highlights:
❀️ Wearing red to show our LOVE for our teachers!
🌱 A succulent to say thanks for making this year a β€œSUCC”ess!
πŸ‘— Dress Like Your Teacher Day!
🍬 A candy bar buffetβ€”the SWEETEST way to say thanks.
πŸ’Œ Heartfelt poems, love notes, and prayers!

We are beyond blessed to have such amazing educators shaping the hearts and minds of our littlest learners! πŸ’›

πŸ“Έ: Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater, MN, Presentation of Mary School, Our Saviors Lutheran ChurchImage attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment

🌼 Spring is in the air, and we’re loving every moment outside! 🌱 One sweet surprise: a mama bird building her nest πŸͺΊ outside our preschoolers' STEM house 🏑 at Faithful Shepherd Catholic School. What a gift to witness God’s wonders in our own backyard! 🌿🐦 ... See MoreSee Less

🌼 Spring is in the air, and we’re loving every moment outside! 🌱 One sweet surprise: a mama bird building her nest πŸͺΊ outside our preschoolers STEM house 🏑 at Faithful Shepherd Catholic School. What a gift to witness God’s wonders in our own backyard! 🌿🐦Image attachmentImage attachment

πŸ¦‹ God’s miracles in motion! πŸ¦‹ Our Presentation of Mary School Kinderstart friends recently experienced the wonder of transformation firsthand! 🀩 As part of their Spring/Weather unit, they observed caterpillars form cocoons in the Science Lab, πŸ”¬ and then joyfully released them as beautiful butterflies. πŸ›βœ¨

We’re grateful for moments like theseβ€”teaching our littlest learners to honor and respect all of God’s amazing creatures! πŸ™πŸ½πŸŒŽ
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πŸ¦‹ God’s miracles in motion! πŸ¦‹ Our Presentation of Mary School Kinderstart friends recently experienced the wonder of transformation firsthand! 🀩 As part of their Spring/Weather unit, they observed caterpillars form cocoons in the Science Lab, πŸ”¬ and then joyfully released them as beautiful butterflies. πŸ›βœ¨ 

We’re grateful for moments like theseβ€”teaching our littlest learners to honor and respect all of God’s amazing creatures! πŸ™πŸ½πŸŒŽImage attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment

🍎✨ Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from Lake Area Discovery Center! ✨🍎 We're overflowing with gratitude for the passion, love, and dedication our Early Childhood Educators bring to the classroom every single day! πŸ’› Join us in celebrating these amazing educators by sharing your thanks in the comments! πŸ™πŸ½ #teacherappreciationweek ... See MoreSee Less

🍎✨ Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from Lake Area Discovery Center! ✨🍎 Were overflowing with gratitude for the passion, love, and dedication our Early Childhood Educators bring to the classroom every single day! πŸ’› Join us in celebrating these amazing educators by sharing your thanks in the comments! πŸ™πŸ½ #TeacherAppreciationWeek

πŸ’ Yesterday, the hallways at St. John the Baptist Catholic School and Preschool - Savage, MN blossomed with kindness as our preschoolers joyfully delivered May Day baskets around school! 🌸✨A little act of love goes a long way! πŸ’›πŸ§Ί ... See MoreSee Less

πŸ’ Yesterday, the hallways at St. John the Baptist Catholic School and Preschool - Savage, MN blossomed with kindness as our preschoolers joyfully delivered May Day baskets around school! 🌸✨A little act of love goes a long way! πŸ’›πŸ§ΊImage attachmentImage attachment

🌸 Happy May Day! 🌸 Our Notre Dame Academy Minnetonka, MN preschoolers are having a May-velous time crafting May Day baskets with their 7th grade buddies! πŸ’

πŸ’› These joyful moments are one of the many blessings of our Catholic School preschool partnerships! ✝️
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🌸 Happy May Day! 🌸 Our Notre Dame Academy Minnetonka, MN preschoolers are having a May-velous time crafting May Day baskets with their 7th grade buddies! πŸ’ 

πŸ’› These joyful moments are one of the many blessings of our Catholic School preschool partnerships! ✝️Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

🌟 Help Lake Area Discovery Center SHINE 🌟 in the 2025 Best of the Press Awards! πŸ† Nominate our Nationally-Accredited, Faith-Based Early Childhood Education Program for "Best Childcare" now through May 18th πŸ—³οΈ once per day to help us reach the next round. πŸŽ‰

Just visit πŸ‘‰πŸ½ tinyurl.com/2d9nd3hx, scroll down to Best Childcare, and type in "Lake Area Discovery Center!" πŸ’™ We are grateful for your support! πŸ™πŸ½

πŸ“£ Share to spread the word! πŸ“£
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🌟 Help Lake Area Discovery Center SHINE 🌟 in the 2025 Best of the Press Awards! πŸ† Nominate our Nationally-Accredited, Faith-Based Early Childhood Education Program for Best Childcare now through May 18th πŸ—³οΈ once per day to help us reach the next round. πŸŽ‰ 

Just visit πŸ‘‰πŸ½ https://tinyurl.com/2d9nd3hx, scroll down to Best Childcare, and type in Lake Area Discovery Center! πŸ’™ We are grateful for your support! πŸ™πŸ½

πŸ“£ Share to spread the word! πŸ“£
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