the cutest pinecone ever

one of my favorite pictures of eva showing me her lovely little pinecone owlet.
makes me think of summer camp nature crafts from when i was a child.
happy summertime wishes.

school information for those looking.....

meadowlark preschool, located on the first floor of my home, provides an environment for children to create, learn, communicate, and celebrate their unique talents!
i emphasize the creative arts- drawing, painting, sculpture, dance, song, and dramatic play. I believe that children explore their environment and express themselves best through the arts: a language that is natural and accessible to them.
i have an enrollment of 6 children- allowing for lots of individual attention as well as allowing for socialization skills to develop.
the hours are 9:00 am to 1:00 pm mondays-fridays with aftercare available on tuesdays/thursdays until 3:30.
2010-2011 tuition is as follows:
5 days= $590/ month
4 days= $485/ mo.
3 days= $395/ mo.
2 days= $300/ mo.
1 day= $ 160/ mo.
please call to set up a visit or to ask any questions!
thanks,
alison

soft and sweet

this picture warms my heart! sweet hazel loving our pet chicken, louise.
pure, simple, love!

end of the school year

it's my least favorite time of the year. so many of my students are leaving- heading off to kindergarden. it never gets easier saying goodbye. i love these children. some of them have been with me for 3 years. some i have known since they were babies and their older siblings attended meadowlark. i want to freeze time. or at least slow it down a bit. who doesn't?
ugh.
they came to my school so young. still so little and with baby fat. they have grown taller and leaner. their vocabularies have exploded. they have gone from scribbling to drawing people and animals and writing letters. they have become so close to their school friends. shown compassion. shared silliness and contagious laughter. and occasionally fought. but they have been like a family. and now they move on.
they'll be fine. better than fine and so will i. i know that, but it takes a little time getting used to the change.

art show.

this past friday was the annual meadowlark preschool art show/art opening at alma chocolate just down the street from our school. chocolate+wine+ juice (for the kids)+beautiful works of art+proud parents= a perfect evening!

the children dressed up. the sun was still shining. and everyone's art looked great framed and hanging up. it truly is one of my favorite nights of the year.

here goes...

so, i'm going to attempt "blogging". it's a world i don't know much about. i just figured it might be a good way to let folks get to know meadowlark preschool and me (the owner/teacher). i'm going to warn you from the get-go that i write in thoughts- not necessarily complete sentences. and capitalization is too much work. ( my typing skill are just a notch above hunting and pecking. a tiny notch. ) i do, however, pride myself on being an excellent speller.

soon to come: photos of the school and more information.

baby steps on the blogging. baby steps.