Just add glue...

Dear Madeline's Mommy (Kim),

Thank you for thinking of us and sending us the Halloween crafts!!!

We love them,

The Crayon Box Kids!!!

Wesley Said ...

Upon returning from FC Preschool, I greeted Wesley and asked him how his day was. 

 He replied ...

NOT Good,

NOT Good,

The Racoon ate my Breakfast!

(laughter, laughter)

Out of the Box!

"Out of the Box" is dedicated to the Crayon Box Kids (Taylor, Wesley, & Josie) who are enrolled but are not participating in the preschool program.

Madison Said ...

Madison woke up and said ...

"Sunny Day at Miss Betsy's"

Unit: All About Me

“All About Me”

Homework Task

This week we are working on our “All About Me” unit. You and your child have a fun homework assignment to complete as a family!

Who: The Family

What: Three homework assignments.

1)   Each family will work together to decorate the blank person I have sent home to look like your child.   Any kinds of materials may be used. For example: crayons, markers, paint, rice, noodles, string, yarn, etc. Use your imaginations and be creative. The only rule is that it looks like your child.

2)  Collection of Family photographs!  Please include photos of your child’s family members, pets, home, any special events along with photos of your child from birth to his/her current age!  (Photo’s will be returned at the end of our school year.)

3)  Keepsakes & Treasures!  Please send any personal awards, ribbons, trinkets, anything that is special to your child and he/she is proud of!

When: This homework assignment needs to be returned by the 3rd week in September.

Where:  As soon as they are returned, they will be displayed on the back wall of your child’s cubby!

I am very excited and look forward to seeing the family photographs, your child’s favorite treasures, and the “special” person that you and your family will design!

Miss

Picnic Pals

Dear Families,

I am excited to announce our newest addition to our preschool program called Picnic Pals!

Every other Wednesday beginning on September 28^th, your child will bring a packed lunch from home and enjoy a fun-filled extended lunch time at Washington Park (during inclement weather we will eat lunch on a picnic blanket indoors).  This provides a wonderful opportunity for you to talk to your child about healthy, nutritious foods. 

When packing lunches, please have your child help you choose which foods to add to his/her lunch box.  For a balanced meal, it’s important to choose foods from all four food groups including a drink.

You are welcome to send an additional treat to be shared with your children’s friends!

Miss

  

TCB Curriculum

September 2011

Themes: Friendship, All About Me, School Days

Letters: A, B, C

Numbers: 1, 2, 3

Colors: Blue

Shapes: Introduce All Shapes

Taylor

Taylor is six years old!  She is an original Crayon Box Kid and since becoming a schoolager she attends first grade at St. Gabriel Consolidated School.  We are always excited to see her and overjoyed to have her join us during the Summer months.

Inside Our Classroom

Week 1

Theme:  Friendship

Letters:  A

Numbers:  1

Colors:  Blue

Shapes:  Introduce All Shapes

Week 2

Theme: All About Me

Letters: B

Numbers: 2

Colors: Blue

Shapes:  All Shapes

Week 3

Theme: School Days

Letters: C

Numbers: 3

Colors: Blue

Shapes:  All Shapes

Week 4

REVIEW WEEK

Letters: A, B, C
Numbers: 1, 2, 3

Colors: Blue

Shapes: All Shapes

1st Week of Preschool

Our first week of school started Tuesday after Labor Day.

You know it's time to eat when ...

"I'm really, reaaaaaaaaaaaaaaally, Hungry"

(We love you and miss you bunches, Sophie  : )

Can't Stop Saying it ...

"For God's Sake"

Josie

Our little Josie is the smallest crayon in our box!  She is such a happy, playful baby, and doesn't want to miss a thing!  It's been exciting watching her grow and go from learning to sit up, to crawling, to pulling herself up and soon she will be walking!!! 

Neilson

Neilson is one and a half years old!  Our brown eyed beauty is soon to be two, watch out and see what she can do.  She'll amaze you with her wits of words from her ABC's to 123's, her knowledge of Food, Colors, and everything in between!

Madeline

Madeline is two years old!  She has curly locks, big blue eyes, and knows where she's going, what she wants and how to get it.  ; )  Her squeals of laughter makes everything bright.  She loves to sing and dance and is smitten with the babies and the daycare dogs!

Madison

Madison is two and a half years old, soon to be three!  This little preschooler is fun as can be.   Her imagination stretches far and wide.   She loves to sing songs, recite the ABC's, counting, playing with her friends and the daycare dogs.

Dylan

Dylan (Dill Pickles) is two and a half years old!  He loves to play with his friends (especially his buddy Travis), cars, trucks, and build with legos.  He's very smart, funny, and such a gentleman and a sweetheart!  He loves his sissy (Taylor) along with his Mom, Dad and his Labradoodle, ...Lucy.

Travis

Travis is two and a half!  His long curly hair and soft spoken words along with his sweet little smile just melt your heart.  He loves to play with his friends and sing songs!
                                                                                                                                                              

Wesley

Wesley is four and a half years old!  He's a Pre-Kinder who joins us for morning story time and afternoon group time, the rest of the time he attends FC Preschool.

He is a fun ball of energy that will impress you with his knowledge of animals and bugs.  He loves Superhero's but not more than his brother, family, and friends. And, he's super smart and incredibly silly at the same time!

Mr. Kirk aka Cap'N Kirk

Kirk is Betsy's son and recently graduated from HomeSchool. He enjoys working with the children and is quick to lend a helping hand where needed! 

Meet Our Helpers - Miss K

Karen is Betsy's daughter and is currently a 7th grade student at Princeton Community Middle School. Her favorite things are: children, animals, different languages and photography. She is very creative and loves sharing her creativity with the daycare children through music, art activities, and teaching the children to use Sign Language.

Meet Our Helpers - Miss Nikki

Nikki is an original Crayon Box Kid! She became part of our program when she was 6 weeks old. She remained in care until she began Kindergarten, then would join us again during the Summer. Once she graduated from Winton Woods High School, she returned to The Crayon Box as a Helper. She loves working with the younger children and is currently a student at Ashworth University working towards her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education.

Meet the Teacher - Miss Betsy

Betsy Carter is the owner of The Crayon Box. Her experience and education include: 28 years as a Childcare Provider/Preschool Teacher, 2 year Vocational Certificate in Early Childhood Education, Child Development Associate. She is currently a student at The University of Cincinnati working towards her Associates and Bachelors Degrees in Business and Early Childhood Education with special focus in child development from birth to age 5. Education is very important to her, she is honored to have the recognition of being on the Dean's List at UC for the past two consecutive years.

One morning, ...

One morning, a grandmother was surprised to find that her 7-year-old grandson had made her coffee. Smiling, she choked down the worst cup of her life. When she finished, she found 3 little green army men at the bottom. Puzzled, she asked "Honey, what are these army men doing in my coffee?" Her grandson answered, Like it says on tv, grandma. "The best part of waking up is soldiers in your cup."

Building Better Students

"Pink Crayons"

Pink crayons is an acronym that stands for:

Parental Involvement Nurtures Knowledge ...and crayons well that's just short for The Crayon Box!!!

5K Friday

On 5K Friday you will find posts about what our Five (preschool) Kids (Madison, Dylan, Travis, Madeline, & Neilson) are learning about.

Thoughtful Thursday

On Thoughtful Thursday you will find posts about a thoughtful, nice, or kind gesture.

Whimsical Wednesday

On Whimsical Wednesday you will find posts showing a silly photo, joke or something funny than happened.

NewsDay Tuesday

On Newsday Tuesday you will find announcements and other preschool information.

MudPie Monday

On MudPie Monday you will find posts offering parenting tips, advice, suggestions, & educational information.

September School Days

Our 2011-2012 preschool year will begin on September 6th!