We Love to Read

This summer the children participated in Full Steam Ahead, a summer reading program of the Chicago Public Library for children of all ages.  Each classroom read books throughout the summer and at the end the children received a pencil pouch from the Library as a reward for their efforts.  Room 2A read 42 books, Room 2B read 53 books and our 3 to 5 year olds read 66 books--in just 6 weeks.  The children did a great job AND they learned to love reading for fun! 

Labels For Education Become Cozy Coupes

Thanks to all the Labels for Education you've sent or brought, we were able to turn them into 2 new cars for our children.  The new cars were unveiled at our "Move-a-thon" on June 21.  The children love "driving" the Cozy Coupes and pretending to fill up the gas tank as they travel around the playground area.  Each year, we collect as many Labels for Education from grocery products to purchase new toys and games for the classrooms and playground. A complete list of eligible products can be found at http://www.labelsforeducation.com/Earn-Points/Participating-Products  Consider helping us by cutting UPC symbols and sending them to 1802 N. Fairfield Ave. Chicago, IL   60647

We Moved...into Summer on June 21

A thunderstorm couldn't stop the party to celebrate the arrival of summer!  We just moved indoors.  The children participated in our "move-a-thon"fundriaser by dancing, exercising, riding trikes and driving cars for more than 20 minutes.  Even parents got into motion.  After the movement, everyone enjoyed an indoor picnic.  Let the summer begin!  Pictures of the "move-a-thon"can be found at www.flicker.com/lutherandaynursery

Summer Solstice Party & Fundraiser

On June 21, 2013, we're "Moving Into Summer" with a summer solstice party and fundraiser.  Our children will be "moving" (running, jumping, hopping, dancing, etc) for up to 20 minutes and are seeking sponsors for their move-a-thon.  If you would like to support the event and help us raise funds for classroom materials, please make a donation at our web site: www.lutherandaynursery.org.  And everyone is welcome to join us for the party, starting at 5:30 pm. 

LDN's Got Talent

As a part of our celebration of the Week of the Young Child, our children took to the stage on April 16 to perform for their parents at our Annual Talent Show.  Check out the great pictures of the children in action--singing, dancing, jumping and telling jokes at www.flickr.com/lutherandaynursery.  We are so proud of them all!

New Play Spaces

The children in Room 2B are having fun with several new activity areas in their room.  Thanks to our partnership with Preschool For All, the children now have a teepee (a great place to read, pretend, and hide) and an indoor play area complete with a slide!  We also received two new reading chairs and a circle time rug.