Upcoming Events – 2025
Friday, Feb. 7 – Valentine’s Teddy Bear Dance Party!
FREE Kids Concert – Open to the Public! Join us for our Valentine’s Teddy Bear Dance Party, featuring the Nationally-Known Dad Band, The Jolly Pops, on Friday, Feb. 7 at Redeemer Lutheran in White Bear Lake! RSVP here or below!
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🎄 Christmas Day is almost here, and Presentation of Mary School preschoolers are full of holiday cheer! ❤️ They’re diving into holiday-themed arts and crafts 🎁🎨 and even getting an inside look at Santa’s workshop! 🎅 The magic of the season is in full swing! ❄️
💡In this month’s edition of Parenting Tip Tuesday, we’re talking about Effective Labeled Praise Statements—a powerful tool to encourage positive behavior in your kids! 💬✨
⁉ Did you know? Many parents fear that praise might reduce a child’s internal motivation, and often, unknowingly give more attention to misbehavior instead. 🤯
🎥 Watch our video to learn how to make your praise meaningful and impactful. Don’t forget to visit ladcfamilies.org/current-families/parentingtips/ for a free supplemental handout to support you on your journey! 📄
🕯️Christmas is just 9 days away, and St. Bartholomew Catholic School preschoolers have been embracing the sounds and scenes of the season! 🎄
From exploring global Christmas traditions, 🌎 to learning lessons about kindness from Mother Mary 🙏🏽 to enjoying Advent-themed activities, our friends are overflowing with joy this season! ✨
✨ This Advent, our friends at Faithful Shepherd Catholic School are here with a special reminder that we are each unique gifts from God! 🎁 Let's cherish and celebrate the blessings we bring to each other's lives as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of the greatest gift of all, the birth of our Savior! ✝️
Our wonderful partner, St. Paul Lutheran Church is lighting up the Christmas season 🎄with their brand-new signage! 🌟 This fantastic addition not only enhances the beauty of the parish but also proudly promotes our preschool program! ✝️💛
🎄We had a jolly fun time at Annunciation Catholic School - Minneapolis, MN's Winter Wonderland Santa Event 🎅🏽❄️, where we hosted a special craft activity, and joined in the festive fun alongside more than 60 families and 200 attendees! Thank you to all who made this magical event possible! 🙏🏽✨
🎅🏽 Happy St. Nicholas Day! 🎅🏽 On this special day, our friends at St. Jude of the Lake Catholic School received a delightful surprise—St. Nick himself stopped by! 🤩 With treats in hand 🍭 and high-fives to go around, he brought smiles and holiday cheer to all! ❤️🎄
💜 As we step into the season of Advent, our students are embracing the joy and wonder of this special time! 🌟 A big thank you to Presentation of Mary School's Father Peter, for sharing his inspiring message about the true reason for the season! 🎄🙏🏽✝️
🎄✨ Join us on Wed., December 4th at Faith Lutheran Church for an evening of festive fun, food, and holiday shopping at our Grandma’s Attic Partnership Event! 💛 Enjoy a delicious supper starting at 5:30 p.m., followed by shopping at 6 p.m. 🛍️ —everything for just 25¢! We can't wait to see you at this merry event! 🎁
💛🍁 Thanksgiving Blessings from Lake Area Discovery Center! 🦃 We are deeply grateful for our incredible families, devoted staff, and our shining students - who brighten our day each and every day. ✨🙏🏽 Wishing you and your littles a holiday filled with love, laughter, great company, and, of course, plenty of pie! 🥧🥧
💛 Our hearts are filled with gratitude as we embrace the many blessings of the Thanksgiving season! 🙏🏽 Students, staff, and families have had a wonderful time celebrating all that they are thankful for during Grandparents/Special Friends Day, by participating in holiday arts and crafts, and making special memories with friends! 🎨
Wishing everyone a blessed and joyful Thanksgiving Week! 🦃
📸 : St. Paul Lutheran Church Hosanna Lutheran Forest Lake Presentation of Mary School Saint Helena Catholic School St. Bartholomew Catholic School
💡 The Parenting Tip Tuesday topic for the month of November is Preventing Problem Behaviors, which can tend to surface in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season! ❄️🦃🎄
Instead of reacting to problem behaviors, what if we could prevent them from happening in the first place? 🛑🧐 By making simple adjustments and implementing proactive strategies, we can save time and energy in the long run! ⏰⚡️
🎥 Watch the video to discover our helpful tips, then download our supplemental handout at tinyurl.com/ytpz7dsz to keep the momentum going! 🎉
💛 As Thanksgiving Week begins, we’re reflecting on all we're grateful for – especially our wonderful friends! Presentation of Mary School Kinderstart students had a blast getting crafty, enjoying colorful storybooks, and connecting with their second grade buddies last week! 📚🎨 What a blessing to share these special moments together! 🙏🏽
💛 Memories in the making at our Festival of Family & Friends 🌾 at Faithful Shepherd Catholic School! This sweet girl brought her godfather as her special guest! 🥰Preschool Festival of Family & Friends Day! ♥️This sweet girl brought her godfather as her special guest!
❄️ SNOW much fun at our newest preschool location, Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley Discovery Center! ⛪️
This week, students have been enjoying the winter wonderland and new, state-of-the-art playground 🛝 , then warming up with Bible stories in the chapel with Pastor Sarah. 📖✝️
💛 Enroll YOUR 16 month-5 year old in our Top-Rated, Faith-Based Early Learning program at Grace Lutheran at tinyurl.com/nhu2fc3t. Share to spread the word! 📣
🎁 Give the Gift of Early Childhood Education on this Give to the Max Day! 🎁 Make a difference in the lives of Minnesota’s littlest learners by making a gift to our Nationally-Accredited, Faith-Based Early Learning Organization, serving MN families since 1999. ✝️
💛 Every donation, large or small, helps us nurture young minds and shape the future. We are grateful for your support! 🙏🏽
🎉 Visit tinyurl.com/czrbuh65 to give today! 🎉 #GivetotheMax
🎉 Have you heard the exciting news? 🎉 It's Discover Catholic Schools Week! ✝️
💛 At Lake Area Discovery Center, we’re proud to partner with 9 Catholic school locations across the Twin Cities to provide exceptional, faith-based Early Childhood Education to Minnesota's youngest learners. 🍎
⛪️ Find a Catholic site near you and join our community of learning and faith by visiting tinyurl.com/3abruafr. 🎈
✨ Share this post to spread the word! ✨ #GrowinginGodsLove
📸: St. John the Baptist Catholic School and Preschool - Savage, MN
Fall fun with our Community of Grace preschool friends! 🍎🍂 We had an amazing day at Pine Tree Apple Orchard – from learning about the orchard to picking the perfect apple for cider, and enjoying a picnic together. A day full of laughter, learning, and memories made! 🌳🧺
Hear from our wonderful Executive Director, Janet Miller, as she reflects on the incredible partnership we have established at Faith Lutheran Church Discovery Center over the last decade. Learn more about Faith's Season of Gratitude Stewardship campaign at faithfl.org/give/! 💛💙
🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day from Lake Area Discovery Center! 🇺🇸 Today, we extend our love and gratitude to the brave men and women who have fought for our freedom and the future of our little ones.💙 #VeteransDay
