As we remember the great sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ, we pray that even our littlest learners πΆπ½ feel the depth of His love for us. βοΈ Wishing our preschool families a Good Friday filled with reflection and grace. ππ½ ... See MoreSee Less
πΈ 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! ππ½βοΈ ... See MoreSee Less
π‘Our Parenting Tip Tuesday topic for the month of πΈ April πΈ is Teaching Flexibility & Problem-Solving Skills! π§©
π€ Did you know? βοΈ Meltdowns or difficult behavior often happens when children are still building their flexible thinking skills. πͺ By teaching problem-solving, we help them see multiple solutions and approach situations with a fresh perspective. π
π₯ Watch our video for our top tips on nurturing problem-solving skills, and access our helpful parent handout at β‘οΈ ladcfamilies.org/current-families/parentingtips/! π
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π§ΈWe'd like to extend a big, warm BEAR HUG π§Έto ALL who attended our FREE Kids Concert πΆ featuring The Teddy Bear Band at Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley on Friday in celebration of The Week of the Young Child! ππ₯³
πΈFrom toe-tappin' tunes to teddy bear picnic-themed π§Ί activities to snacks and endless fun π β it was an unforgettable evening and the perfect way to wrap up a blessed Week of the Young Child! ππ
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π LAST CHANCE to enter our Giveaway! π You have until 11:59 TONIGHT (Thursday) to enter to win 6οΈβ£ FREE TICKETS ποΈ (2 adults, 4 children - $400 Value) to Children's Theatre Company's May 24th production of, βFROZEN, the Broadway Musical,β βοΈβοΈ in celebration of the Week of the Young Child! π
π The winner will be randomly selected and announced tomorrow morning, Friday, April 11. π
π₯³ 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! βοΈ
π The best of luck to all participants, and Happy Week of the Young Child! π #WOYC #WOYC25 #WOYC2025
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
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π LAST CHANCE π to RSVP for our FREE Kids Concert featuring π§Έ The Teddy Bear Band π΅taking place THIS Friday at Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley in celebration of the Week of the Young Child!πΆπ½πΈ
π΅ The event will include toe-tappin' tunes by this nationally-known musical group, teddy bear picnic-themed activities, snacks, preschool tours, and fun! π
π RSVP at ladcfamilies.org/newsandevents/, and share to spread the word! π£
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.π°πΌ Join us for a hopping good time at Faith Lutheran Church's Easter Egg Huntπ₯on Sunday, April 13th at 10:30 AM. π We'll be hunting outdoors (weather permitting) and indoors if it's raining. π§οΈ We 'HOP' to see you there! π ... See MoreSee Less
π GIVEAWAY ALERT! π We are giving away 6οΈβ£ FREE TICKETS ποΈ (2 adults, 4 children - $400 Value) to Children's Theatre Company's May 24th production of, βFROZEN, the Broadway Musical,β βοΈβοΈ to celebrate the Week of the Young Child! π
The giveaway runs from Saturday, April 5-Thursday, April 10 at 11:59 p.m., ποΈ with the winner being randomly selected and announced the morning of Friday, April 11. π
π₯³ 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! βοΈ
π The best of luck to all participants, and Happy Week of the Young Child! π
#WOYC #WOYC25 #WOYC2025
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
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βοΈ Pastor John at Faith Lutheran Church Discovery Center hosted Mini Chapel with a springtime surpriseβbaby chicks! π£ A very special thank you to the parent and parish member who brought in these adorable little ones. π₯° What a beautiful reminder that God brings new life in the spring! π±πΈπ₯ ... See MoreSee Less
πOur preschoolers WOWED the crowd under the Big Top during our annual Circus Extravaganza! π€©πͺ A special thank you to our stupendous performers, π¦π―π fearless ring leaders, π€ΉββοΈ and everyone who joined in the fun! π
πΈ: Hosanna Lutheran Forest Lake, Presentation of Mary School, Notre Dame Academy Minnetonka, MN, St. Bartholomew Catholic School
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π RSVP to save your spot at our FREE Kids Concert featuring the π§Έ Teddy Bear Band on Friday, April 11th at Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley as we celebrate the Week of the Young Child!πΆπ½πΈ
π΅ The event will include toe-tappin' tunes by this nationally-known musical group, teddy bear picnic-themed activities, snacks, preschool tours, and fun! π
π RSVP at ladcfamilies.org/newsandevents/, and share to spread the word! π£
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π Hosanna Lutheran Forest Lake preschoolers are discovering the magic of reading through 'Literacy Bag' adventures! ποΈ Children take turns bringing home a special bag, embarking on a whimsical journey with "Mouse" π from the beloved story, "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie." πͺThey then share their exciting adventures with the class! π
This project creates meaningful connections between friends, family, and the joy of reading! π
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Students at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater, MN Discovery Center celebrate Rock Your Socks Day! π§¦π
Every year on March 21st, people from around the world π come together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by wearing brightly colored, mismatched socks. π 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! β¨
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! πβοΈ #rockyoursocks
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π Seeking a Top-Rated Preschool for the current or upcoming school year? π« We are currently enrolling new students across our 18 locations! π
π See how our Nationally-Accredited, Faith-Based βοΈ Early Childhood Education program has been building bright futures π for Minnesotaβs littlest learners for +25 years, and find a location near you β© ladcfamilies.org/! π«
π Share to spread the word! π
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π‘Parenting Tip Tuesday Alert! π‘This monthβs topic is all about Giving Effective Requests. ππ½
π€ Did you know that how you phrase a request can boost your child's compliance by 30%? π Small adjustments in the way you give directions can make a big difference! π€©
πΊ Watch this video for simple, research-backed strategies to make your requests more effective. ποΈ Plus, grab our Supplemental Parent Handout for additional tips at β‘οΈ tinyurl.com/nhb244ke.
π΅ Music Credit: Bensound, Funny Song
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π This St. Patrick's Day was brimming with smiles, laughter, and a little extra luck β¨as our lucky charms dressed in green and set off on a magical hunt for gold coins left behind by Mr. Leprechaun! ππ°
πΈ: Notre Dame Academy Minnetonka, MN, Hosanna Lutheran Forest Lake
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πLibrary visits are a fan-favorite for our Faithful Shepherd Catholic School friends! π ... See MoreSee Less
ππ Half-birthdays = just as fun as the real thing in our preschool classrooms, including St. John the Baptist Catholic School and Preschool - Savage, MN! π₯³πHalf-birthday friends choose a song, πΆ tasty treat to share, π« and hear sweet words from classmates! π Thank you to our amazing staff for making every celebration so special! π₯° ... See MoreSee Less
βοΈ A snow day βοΈ didn't stop our Faithful Shepherd Catholic School friends from recognizing Ash Wednesday! βοΈ Preschoolers were blessed by a special visit following the K-8 prayer service! ππ½ ... See MoreSee Less
βͺοΈ At Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley Discovery Center, our preschool friends learned about the meaning of Ash Wednesday, the significance of the ashes and received the cross on their foreheads. π Wishing you all a blessed start to the Lenten season! βοΈππ½ ... See MoreSee Less