Little Sprouts Learning Center

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49853490383143134612011-10-02T07:43:03.369-05:00Little Sprouts Learning CenterA preschool ministry of Bella Vista Christian ChurchLittle Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.comBlogger691100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-35870059290771819582011-09-15T10:53:00.003-05:002011-09-15T10:54:41.658-05:00Blog UNDER CONSTRUCTION. . .

Currently, we are unable to keep up with our blog updates for the 2011-2012 school year. Please visit our Facebook site or search for "Little Sprouts Learning Center" on Facebook and become a fan. We post pictures and updates often! Thanks ~LS Staff

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-65534243022530569472011-05-17T12:24:00.002-05:002011-05-17T12:32:46.755-05:00Fly Away. . .

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-37921865897244956922011-05-10T13:33:00.001-05:002011-05-10T13:44:51.194-05:00Butterflies!!!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-40377517062436222352011-04-21T09:38:00.004-05:002011-04-21T09:53:09.874-05:00The Painted Lady Project

Today was an exciting day at Little Sprouts! Our caterpillars arrived! We are eagerly anticipating the day when the caterpillars turn into beautiful Painted Lady butterflies. Ms. Sue shows the kids how the caterpillars will soon become chrysalides, which will hang from the top of the cup. Then the students discuss the life cycle of a butterfly.Next, everyone gets a chance to get an up-close

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-35052175183663881962011-04-11T11:15:00.003-05:002011-04-11T11:25:50.510-05:00Looking for Little Sprouts. . .

The students are studying all about seeds and how things grow. Our current experiment is shown above. The students love to come in to class each day and see how the beans have changed.Today the students cut the beans in half and looked for "little sprouts" emerging. . . as seen in the book above. They couldn't find sprouts yet, but they will be waiting patiently for them to appear!After the

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-71578237207800056232011-04-11T10:24:00.004-05:002011-04-11T10:46:31.681-05:00It's looking a lot like SPRING!!!!

An Easter egg off of our "Egg tree"A basket of bunniesMaking our bunniesToo cute. . .Our BIG classroom friend with a basket of eggs

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-88843893453572925182011-03-25T09:56:00.004-05:002011-03-25T10:08:32.357-05:00Mighty Sprouts enjoy a GREEN treat to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

Green ice cream. YUMMY!!He LIKES his green treat!!Lovin' the Shamrock hats!!All decked out in her green. She didn't want to get pinched!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-10178261339949305042011-03-17T11:34:00.003-05:002011-03-17T11:45:23.985-05:00Hunting for GOLD. . .

The students went on a hunt for something special hidden for them today by a little green friend. . . a leprechaun : )He found his name. . . Hmmm. . . I wonder what is in this envelope?There is my name!"Is that MY name?"Once everyone found their envelopes, they opened them to find. . . GOLD!!!!The students loved their GOLD coins!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-89727280302642802412011-03-17T09:37:00.007-05:002011-03-17T10:51:31.454-05:00Top 'O the mornin to ya!

Silly 'lil Shamrock enjoying his GREEN ice cream Green snacks. . . She's not so sure about the green filling in the cookies : )She likes the mint ice cream!Praying lil shamrock. . . PRICELESS!!Shamrock hatsColoring the word GREENToday is all about the color word GREEN!Look at all of the green things!Green Play-dohLovin the shirt!Some of the GREEN share toysHe's all decked out in green from head

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-2452341010036278332011-03-08T09:13:00.003-06:002011-03-08T09:17:20.387-06:00An act of teamwork. . .

the boys worked SO well together. . . The finished product. They are SO proud!!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-32394008581949964202011-03-08T09:05:00.003-06:002011-03-08T09:12:39.381-06:00Happy Birthday!!!

To a little girl who loves her books!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-12162604487929447212011-03-08T08:57:00.003-06:002011-03-08T09:03:55.857-06:00Happy March!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-21407126775296934042011-03-03T11:58:00.003-06:002011-03-03T12:34:59.186-06:00More of the letter "S". . .

More of the letter "S". . .Our Solar System!And the SUN!!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-65547946420476708912011-03-03T11:47:00.002-06:002011-03-03T11:56:09.601-06:00The letter "S"

Our SNACK STARTS with the letter "S"!!SMOOTHIE!!!SNACK time sure is fun!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-18228664007554736682011-02-22T10:35:00.006-06:002011-03-15T09:18:36.339-05:00President's Day at Little Sprouts

Since we had a snow day to make up, the Mighty Sprouts were in class for President's Day. They learned some fun facts about President Lincoln and President Washington. (Ask your child about the cherry tree and wooden teeth). The Mini Sprouts celebrated with the same activities on Tuesday.Abe Lincoln never looked so cute!!In honor of George Washington, they made cherry pie!Ms. Sue showed them that

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-36045423565921503412011-02-22T10:19:00.004-06:002011-02-22T11:13:38.432-06:00The Mini Sprouts Make a Cherry Pie!!

First we wash our hands. . . Then we get to pour the cherries in a bowl. We ALL get a chance to stir :)and add some cinnamon. . .next comes the crust, as Ms. Sue teaches us how to "pinch" it. . .we add some special sprinkles and set the timer. . .and in the oven it goes!For an hour we wait. . . to taste our yummy pie we made as a class!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-1967475366509228092011-02-15T12:18:00.002-06:002011-02-15T12:19:16.639-06:00Happy Valentine's Day!!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-31289001908379602062011-01-18T11:36:00.002-06:002011-01-18T11:55:49.646-06:00Our Class Pet. . .

We have a new classroom "pet" who is teaching the students about predictions and measurement. This magical alligator grows when he is in water and the kids LOVE him . . . and we don't even have to feed him : )This is what he looks like today, but he didn't start out this way. As you can see, he is over a foot long.The Mighty Sprouts meet him for the first time and everyone gets a chance to

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-49525442241491318532011-01-18T11:20:00.002-06:002011-01-18T11:36:00.639-06:00"Chicken Soup With Rice"

Ms. Sue was eager to share one of her favorite books with the class this week. "Chicken Soup With Rice" is a classic months-of-the-year rhyme by Maurice Sendak. We had a hard time finding a copy of this book for our class, but to our surprise, it is available in the Scholastic book order this month. Contact us if you are interested in ordering a copy for only $3!It all started with the bookMs.

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-49194603652566195852011-01-18T10:41:00.004-06:002011-01-18T11:18:50.154-06:00Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!

We are having fun this month with the "Snow" theme!Our Classroom "snow" friendAll the ingredients to make a snowman. . .Hmmm. . . What day will it snow?Some snowflake artworkSome super-cute snowmen : )

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-51745904525749759672011-01-04T09:50:00.004-06:002011-01-04T10:01:44.728-06:00Happy New Year!!

Now it's time to go back to class. . .We stopped to say hi to Ms. Linda in the office.Getting in line to go on our very own "New Year's Parade".The whole Mini Sprouts class saying "Happy New Year".The kids made New Year's hats!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-5564141587650295722010-12-17T09:31:00.003-06:002010-12-17T12:50:49.548-06:00Mighty Sprouts Christmas Pajama Party!

Movie time!!Ms. Linda brought Jimmy for a visit to see the Mighty Sprouts.The entire Mighty Sprouts class with Jimmy.Jimmy brought the whole class a pair of sunglasses!Cool sunglasses!!Who is hidden in the basket?Getting presents ready for mom and dad!A special gift for mom and dad.Center timeHe loves to play with the blocks

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-88429298645341243082010-12-16T09:53:00.005-06:002010-12-16T12:50:35.596-06:00Mini Sprouts Christmas Pajama Party!!

Dad, look what we made you!Presenting mom with her gift. . . Ms. Linda, Jimmy, and the Mini Sprouts!Jimmy the puppet came by for a visit and brought a surprise for each child.It's movie time! Hand-made wrapping paper for the parent gifts : )The finished products. . . gifts for the parents!Ms. Sue shared several Christmas books with the class.Every child got to take home a gift from Little

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-27765599527478917342010-12-13T19:27:00.004-06:002010-12-16T09:27:02.396-06:00Little Sprouts Christmas Program!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-10627577328737767792010-12-02T10:13:00.004-06:002010-12-02T10:38:40.145-06:00"G" is for gingerbread!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-39110022479360052532010-12-02T09:41:00.005-06:002010-12-02T10:11:40.959-06:00Mighty Sprouts Thanksgiving Feast

The pumpkin pie was a big hit at the feast.Just precious!Indian Chief!Cute little Pilgrim girl!The Mighty Sprouts class!This was cornbread decorated w/ butter. Thanks Bartley family for providing this. The kids enjoyed it SO much!!Cute 'lil pilgrim boy!Much thanks to Ginny Donovan for the fabulous pictures of the feast. Parents, thank you for all of the yummy food! It was a great day and we

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-1178268819888488192010-11-18T09:40:00.006-06:002010-11-19T12:16:36.541-06:00It's a Thanksgiving FEAST!!

Praying before our mealThe feast was a huge success. Thanks to the parents for providing all the food!He liked the potatoes and gravy!!Pumpkin Pie!!!This turkey is YUMMY!!!What a crew!Getting ready for the Pilgrims and IndiansSome mommies helped set the table.All dressed and ready for the feast!!And Indian girls!Turkey puppets ; )Working together to color our turkeysSome Indian artwork

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-7233781879520728602010-11-11T11:38:00.004-06:002010-11-11T11:46:44.515-06:00Save the Date: Christmas Program

We are already practicing our Rudolph songs. . . Can't wait for you all to see!!The Little Sprouts Christmas Program will be on December 9th at 6:30 at Bella Vista Christian Church. Everyone is welcome to attend. The children will sing a few songs, we will share some cookies and cocoa and maybe even have a surprise visit from someone in a red suit : ) More details to come soon. . .

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-37345960037344042302010-11-11T09:34:00.003-06:002010-11-11T09:44:12.857-06:00The Mighty Sprouts make some dreamcatchers

The students will also get the opportunity to earn feathers for their dreamcatchers in the coming days. SO proud of his work!Look at our creations!!Then Mighty Sprouts loved to string beads for their dreamcatchers!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-67030569649464738012010-11-11T09:19:00.002-06:002010-11-11T09:30:52.402-06:00"H" is for haystack

Finally we get to eat!! Yummy haystack cookies. . . and we made them ALL by ourselves!NOW they do! Cooling in the fridge.They don't look like haystacks yet. . . Everyone got a turn at dumping ingredients and stirring.Last week the kids made haystack cookies for the letter "H".

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-62156403266537452462010-11-05T13:25:00.005-05:002010-11-05T14:10:20.662-05:00The Little Sprouts Field Trip 11/5/10

The kids LOVED the cow!Then, the cow came out to visit us!After the library, we went to Chick-Fil-A for lunch. We even got some stuffed cows while we were there!The mommies did a great job helping out too!Working hard on their trees. . .Next, they had a craft set up for us to do. We made some trees and added some fall leaves with paint.Bubbles, bubbles, everywhere!!!Ms. Sue Ann did a fabulous

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-29048580287680762522010-10-29T11:51:00.002-05:002010-10-29T11:55:34.867-05:00Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-57202004209245299722010-10-28T09:43:00.004-05:002010-10-28T10:15:13.855-05:00The Mini Sprouts make "alphabet soup"

We stir and we stir. . . and we count to 10 again.SO excited to taste the soup after it cooks!"when will it be my turn to stir?"Putting in more water. . . Count to 10 and stir some more!Almost done. . .and EVERYONE got a chance to help with the soup!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-42273408680406505772010-10-28T09:12:00.003-05:002010-10-28T09:30:47.975-05:00Mini Sprouts LOVE center time!

Blocks are always fun.He chose the library today. We have some GREAT books in our class library!Play-dough creations!She made her very first "A" and it looks fantastic!!! Way to go!!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-8499999658334557842010-10-28T08:58:00.003-05:002010-10-28T09:05:16.609-05:00The Mighty Sprouts help carve a Jack-O-Lantern

The Mighty Sprouts with their finished pumpkin.Taking out all the insides. . .Cleaning out the pumpkin is the most fun!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-69638089716323502672010-10-22T09:38:00.009-05:002010-10-22T11:53:41.423-05:00The Mighty Sprouts have their FALL PARTY today!

Now it is time to read a book about pumpkins and go home. . . the week has ended and we had SO much fun!!Where, oh where are the pumpkins hidden??Look, I found a pumpkin hidden in the book basket!Next we went on a pumpkin hunt in the classroom.Time for games! Pumpkin bowling! We even learned how to spell A-C-O-R-N in one of our fall songs!Music time w/ Ms. Linda!Finally we get to EAT!! Our

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-8953450608644584282010-10-21T09:30:00.009-05:002010-10-21T12:58:40.992-05:00Mini Sprouts FALL party!!

Everyone is tired after a fun-filled day of FALL festivities!!At the end of the day, the students got to take home their goody bag, a pumpkin book and a big, red yummy apple! Pumpkins will be sent home next week when the paint dries : )"I found 4 pumpkins!"After the pumpkin hunt, the children came back to "circle" and counted their pumpkins."Look at the pumpkin I found hidden in the window!""I

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-72003025699960047502010-10-19T11:05:00.005-05:002010-10-19T11:25:53.764-05:00Scarecrows!!

Our classroom scarecrowPutting our scarecrows together. . Our scarecrows are SO cute!!!Look at my scarecrow's beard!The finished product!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-28577363919511432362010-10-12T09:14:00.001-05:002010-10-12T09:19:35.897-05:00Fall Party Reminder!

Our Fall parties will be on October 21st and 22nd. Ms. Sue has some fun things planned for the kids as we celebrate this beautiful time of year with leaves, pumpkins and apples! There are a few items needed to make the parties happen, so parents or grandparents, if you could supply the following, that would be fantastic! Email us and let us know what you can provide.For each class:~ 15 apples

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-46380988247340077202010-10-12T09:04:00.002-05:002010-10-12T09:13:18.647-05:00"Night" is the theme for the week!

The students made bats and got to fly them around in their "bat cave". It was hard to make the bats fly, but they did it. They balanced the bats on their finger.LOOK, I can even balance my bat on my thumb! We will have lots of fun this week studying about "Night" and different nighttime creatures.

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-8039237967546434302010-10-07T14:06:00.003-05:002010-10-07T14:27:06.317-05:00The Bella Vista Fire Department visits the Mini Sprouts. . .

The kids got to walk through the fire truck!The firefighters even showed us how the ladder worked. We got to see how they reach the roof in a fire!All the kids put in their hands for a cheer for Ms. Sue!Looking at the clothing they wear when fighting fires.Fire Truck #1!Seeing how h. . .e. . . a. . . v. . . y the jaws of life are!Looking at the "Jaws of Life". . . sortta like big scissors!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-12713278293795515402010-10-07T13:45:00.006-05:002010-10-08T11:04:48.721-05:00The Bella Vista Fire Department visited the Mighty Sprouts on Wednesday

Ms Sue, the fire fighter, and her mighty sprouts!The firefighters got called away to a fire while at the school. We got to see them get dressed quickly and leave with the sirens on! Exciting! Looking inside the truckFire Truck #1Explaining some fire safety to the children before heading out to see the truck.

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-82491583769531972112010-10-05T11:12:00.002-05:002010-10-05T11:19:24.095-05:00"Dot the Fire Dog"

This week we are studying the letter "D" and Fire Safety. This is a project that covers both topics that the kids really enjoyed! Making their "Dot" puppets.See my dalmatian puppet, Ms. Jennifer?Putting on lots of "Dots". . .the finished product!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-35287018833764876412010-10-05T11:05:00.003-05:002010-10-05T11:07:56.290-05:00October is Fire Prevention Month!!

In preparation for a visit from the fire trucks later in the week, this student put together a HUGE fire truck puzzle ALL by himself! Yay! Learning about fire safety is fun at Little Sprouts!!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-49802335766292657352010-09-30T11:36:00.000-05:002010-09-30T11:39:00.827-05:00Prayer is an integral part of our day at Little Sprouts!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-210368942966843452010-09-30T11:26:00.002-05:002010-09-30T11:28:01.548-05:00"C" is for Cow!!

Today's art project for the letter "C" was just too cute not to share. . .

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-78467786242335089182010-09-30T11:23:00.001-05:002010-09-30T11:25:30.160-05:00Welcome, Ms. Julie

We would like to Welcome Ms. Julie to the Little Sprouts staff. She is going to be the Tuesday/Thursday Mini Sprout assistant. The kids love her and we do too! Thank you, Ms. Julie!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-78580238382999183872010-09-30T11:16:00.004-05:002010-09-30T11:21:45.781-05:00Fire Drill!!

On our way outside for the fire drill.We ALL made it. Great job!!Let's line back up and get ready to go inside.Going back to class. . .Fire drill was a success!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-68691828388764227552010-09-29T09:30:00.002-05:002010-09-29T09:35:08.975-05:00The Mighty Sprouts do some marble painting!

The finished product!Look at my marble painting!The kids tell Ms. Sue what colors they want for their painting.They shake and then open the box to see what the finished product looks like!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-81615276624734522222010-09-28T09:36:00.007-05:002010-09-28T10:24:41.240-05:00Many of our Little Sprouts came out for the Bella Vista Christian Block Party on Sunday and we had a BLAST!!!

Ride 'em cowboy! Pony rides are always fun!The giant slide was a huge hit!!Look at my tattoo!Balloon creations. . .Popcorn . . .and a bouncy house!The snowcones were super yummy!Ms. Jennifer enjoyed the slide too . . . And who can pass up some jousting?Ms. Jennifer and Ms. Leah say THANK YOU FOR COMING!! It was a fun-filled family day!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-56619228724089517142010-09-27T20:10:00.002-05:002010-09-27T20:12:08.248-05:00Little Sprouts T-Shirts are HERE!!

Do YOU have a Little Sprouts T-shirt? If not, email us and we'll tell you how you can get your own! We have a couple left for only $10 each!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-24701253177584986572010-09-24T09:23:00.003-05:002010-09-24T09:31:42.900-05:00LOOK what we grew. . .

"I'm going to water my plant EVERY day. How often are you going to water YOUR plant?""Look at MY hairstyle, Ms. Jennifer"Ms. Sue reminded the students that their plants needed light and water to continue growing. AND as an added bonus, you could give them haircuts whenever necessary. The kids thought this was pretty funny!!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-14476871340062589742010-09-23T11:17:00.005-05:002010-09-23T11:30:24.344-05:00Happy FALL!!

We LOVE fall here at Little Sprouts! Ms. Sue has lots of fun fall crafts, activities and books planned for the upcoming weeks. October 21st and 22nd will be our FALL PARTY!!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-18582935893918574092010-09-23T08:08:00.003-05:002010-09-23T08:37:42.395-05:00Science is FUN at Little Sprouts!

First we put our ice on the pavement and draw a circle around it. Then we watch and wait. . . what happens to the ice? Can you make a prediction?

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-9367904437774902602010-09-17T11:32:00.005-05:002010-09-17T11:39:18.804-05:00Remember your Book Orders next week!!

We LOVE books here at Little Sprouts, so we have decided to send home Scholastic Book Orders with our students this week. Scholastic is an inexpensive way for parents to purchase quality books for their children to read at home. In addition, our class earns free books for every purchase that is made. If you would like to order, please return your check payable to Scholastic Book Clubs and your

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-89645809155776640422010-09-17T11:17:00.003-05:002010-09-17T11:21:41.850-05:00Don't forget "Sharing" time!

Parents, make sure to check the weekly note regarding what day we will be doing "sharing time". The sharing time will usually correspond with the color the kids are studying for the week. This student brought his BROWN item to share. . . Can you guess what it was???

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-1225796784217674712010-09-17T10:56:00.004-05:002010-09-17T11:06:12.236-05:00New Addition to Little Sprouts: Music Class

The Mini and Mighty classes both got to enjoy music class with Ms. Linda this week. What a fun time they had!! They learned lots of fun songs about animals this week. . . 5 green speckled frogs, Jack the Horse, Tiny Tim Turtle and more!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-39457068137105841152010-09-13T16:51:00.002-05:002010-09-13T16:56:04.045-05:00Little Sprouts is hiring!

Little Sprouts is actively looking for a preschool classroom assistant to work Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 to noon. This is an hourly position for 7 hours a week. If you are interested, or know anyone that might be, please contact us via email: littlesprouts.learningcenter@gmail.com or stop by the school to pick up an application.

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-81394668488585517322010-09-07T11:56:00.001-05:002010-09-07T12:14:41.148-05:00The mini Sprouts enjoy "Center" time!

Cutting vegetables in the kitchenPracticing our name on the chalkboardA little dress-up is always fun : )Look at how the "sprouts" have grown over the weekend!!Enjoying the library!How tall am I??The minis enjoyed some "center" time this morning. The center choices were measurement, dress-up, home-living (kitchen), chalk drawing, science (grass project), journals, puzzles and library. As you

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-32456921088967781072010-09-03T12:20:00.000-05:002010-09-03T12:28:10.559-05:00A BEAUTIFUL DAY!

Today was a beautiful and perfect day to play outside. The Mighty Sprouts had SO much fun outside exploring and playing. They even looked for clouds, but didn't see any : ) Thank you God, for this wonderful day!!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-33566425593225854282010-09-03T07:54:00.001-05:002010-09-03T08:06:34.425-05:00More fun with the letter "I"!

The Mighty Sprouts made Ice Cream as part of their lesson on the letter "I". They got to be an active part of making it . . . and then got to EAT it! Yummy!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-23188130996594703982010-09-02T14:26:00.000-05:002010-09-02T14:32:51.089-05:00Openings Available for the 2010 - 2011 School year!

Due to the fact that some of our "Sprouts" are moving from NWA, we have some availability in each class for the 2010 / 2011 school year. These spots will fill up fast, so call us ASAP if you have an interest in enrolling your child or know of someone who might. You can reach us @ Bella Vista Christian Church (855-1616) or email us @ littlesprouts.learningcenter@gmail.com. We would be happy to

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-77612063044863576522010-09-02T11:36:00.001-05:002010-09-02T11:40:49.632-05:00Ice Cream FUN!!

The Mini Sprouts learned about the Letter "I" today AND got to make ice cream in class. It was really fun when it was time to eat it!! Yummy!!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-22794986985776359892010-08-24T12:04:00.000-05:002010-08-24T12:25:51.130-05:00First day of school for the Mini Sprouts!!

Boy did we have fun today! It was a great morning to meet some new friends, meet our new teacher and explore our new classroom. The playground was pretty great too ; )

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-57120705760194196092010-08-23T19:04:00.000-05:002010-08-23T19:37:27.766-05:00Week of August 23rd. What's in store?

The first week at Little Sprouts is going to be an exciting one! The theme for the week is "All about ME". The students will be getting to know each other and Ms. Sue. They will also get to know their classroom environment and learn some classroom procedures. . . all while having lots of FUN!All students should bring a family picture to put on the class "family tree". No worries, you will

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-10940802036976517612010-08-23T18:59:00.000-05:002010-08-23T19:46:55.866-05:00Today was a GREAT start to our school year!!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-83410228203987262912010-08-23T15:33:00.000-05:002010-08-23T19:45:39.754-05:00Mighty Sprouts 1st Day of School

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-56676882416973006572010-08-17T14:40:00.000-05:002010-09-02T15:03:56.682-05:00OPEN HOUSE

We are getting excited for the first day of preschool! Come and join us for the Little Sprouts open house at the Bella Vista Christian Church on Thursday, August 19th at 6:30. See the classroom, meet the teacher and check out the playground! See you there!

Little Sproutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016847791682521831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985349038314313461.post-10974427291372733312010-08-12T08:54:00.000-05:002010-08-24T12:14:30.995-05:00Our NEW school!!

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