A Visit From The Dentist

Look at those teeth! Dr. Matheson was kind enough to come and visit with our class and teach us all about teeth. Each student was able to take a turn brushing the large set of teeth Dr. Matheson brought for the students to inspect. Each of the students received a goody bag filled with stickers, toothpaste, a new toothbrush, floss and much more. Dr. Matheson brought some of his equipment and showed the students how each one works and what it's purpose is. This really helped ease any concerns the students had about visiting the dentist.

The students really enjoyed having their own set of gloves and a mask. It was a fun way of teaching the children about taking care of their teeth and getting to know that the dentist is just a regular guy.

Grandparents Day

We invited grandparents to spend sometime with us here at Edustar Preschool. It was so fun to see the cute inner action between the students and their grandparents. Students first showed their grandparents some of the things they have been learning. We made a simple craft and then students and grandparents enjoyed lunch together. Everyone had a great time!Here grandparents and students work together to create a fun frame that they will use to display a picture of each student with their grandparent.

Valentine's Day

Valentines day is a special day to express love to our friends and family. At Edustar students had their picture taken holding the BIG heart that said "I Love You". After creating a cute card for their moms students put the picture in the card and gave the picture and card to their mom's so their mom's would know just how much their little one's love them!

Thanksgiving Feast

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving feast during school recently. Each student represented either an Indian or a Pilgrim. We had been learning about the first Thanksgiving and our finale was to actually enjoy a feast together. We all recognized that the first Thanksgiving didn't consist of Mac & Cheese and chicken nuggets, but it seemed fitting for our group. It was a happy time for everyone!

Here are a couple of group photos--- Pilgrims and Indians prepare to feast.

I think their little faces say it all!

Fishing!

One of our early themes was our Ocean Theme. We had a great time exploring fish that live in the ocean and tying our theme to other areas of our curriculum. In the bottom picture, students were given a fishing pole and the task to fish for their names. It was a fun way to reinforce their name recognition. In the first picture, our preschoolers each created a bubble fish from bubble wrap. We wrapped up our ocean theme with a water day. Students played on the big waterslide and cooled off in our little pool.

Mark your calendar! The fall 2011 semester at Edu-Star Preschool begins August 9th at 9 a.m for those attending the 3 day program. Those attending the 2 day program will begin on August 9th at 12:30 p.m. Hope to see you there.

Mrs. Richardson

Edu-Star Preschool is designed to prepare students ages 3 to 5 years old for a more successful kindergarten experience. Through a structured and nurturing enviornment children will be taught the things that will help them be good learners as they progress toward and enter kindergarten.

Our commitment to you and your child is to provide a safe and fun learning environment that encourages each student to learn through hands-on activities, in class fieldtrips, group learning and individual care that will be geared toward each child.

Edu-Star Preschool is owned and operated by Sheila Richardson an Arizona certified teacher with experience in teaching at the primary grade level. She is the mother of 10 wonderful children and the grandmother of 17 beautiful grandchildren. Sheila not only loves children but also loves teaching. This combination has been a driving force all her life and one that has compelled her to develop a preschool that stands out from all others.