To everyone who asks if I miss having children, this post is for you. I have many wonderful, loving, sweet and precious children!!! And last week they – and their parents – treated me especially sweetly. Continue Reading
Lullabyes for Catholic Preschoolers … and their Teacher
If you teach preschoolers, you know Nap Time is GOLD! You can actually think and get some work done. In fact, I am typing this during nap time today. 🙂
Parents and my Sisters have asked how I get 20 preschoolers to sleep. Well, we have a routine. Continue Reading
2 Popes for Preschoolers
At last week’s school Mass, Father Harris talked about the fact that Pope Francis would be canonizing 2 popes. He suggested that we teach about them. I thought that was a great idea … even for preschoolers! Continue Reading
The Best Birthday Ever!
I celebrated my birthday yesterday, and let me tell you, there’s no better place for a birthday than my 2 favorite places: school and St. Mary Monastery.
Kids and Sisters LOVE a party. 🙂 Continue Reading
Gonoodle – Go Fun! – for Preschoolers
I have discovered a fabulous new website through another site called Edutopia. It’s called Gonoodle and is absolutely great.
All you need is a whiteboard, TV or laptop to access the fabulous and short – often less than 5 minutes – brain training and exercise programs they offer. Continue Reading
Holy Thursday with Catholic Preschoolers
Today has been a busy 1st day of the Triduum here at Grace Academy Preschool.
We’ve had our feet washed and enjoyed our Last Supper.
We’re ready for Good Friday.
Holy Week for Catholic Preschoolers
Jesus came to Jerusalem – well, Grace Preschool – today.
As you might guess, there was a whole lot of jubilation going on. We paraded and waved our palms like crazy. Continue Reading
Give Your Child the Gift of Grace!
Grace’s preschoolers are bursting with spring joy!!!
Spread the joy! If you know someone with a preschooler who hasn’t made a choice of school for next fall, visit Grace during our Open House on Sunday, May 18 from 11:30 to 1:00.
I’ll be teaching a brand new 3 day/week preschool program beginning Fall 2014!!!!!
P.S. If you can’t make that time, call Julie, our secretary, at (309) 755-9771 to schedule time that works for you!!!
Accidentally Unplugged … but Happy!
It has been an exciting week at Grace, thanks to Internet problems. What I really mean to say is, We have had NO Internet for days.
Uggh!
Obviously, this was bad. We no longer could use our Smart Boards!!! Let alone our iPads and computers. But, hey. We managed, and even ended up having a good time. Continue Reading
A Little Quiet … A Couple of Good Friends
After a vigorous week with the kids :), it was wonderful to come home to the quiet of the monastery and chapel. Sometimes nothing sounds better than … nothing! I also was renewed by a visit from a couple of dear friends.
Nancy and Maggie live in Cedar Rapids, where I lived and taught before entering religious life. We are blessed to have found each other. We have supported, listened, cared, loved and prayed for each other. Continue Reading
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