Kids & Family
- Last Updated on Monday, 01 April 2013 02:02
By Heather Kelley-Latorre
Back in December, the children at Thomas Christian Preschool got an early science lesson. The first day of winter marked “Mr. Bear’s” bedtime. He was put to sleep in hibernation in his den in the corner of the room. Cover with leaves, he sleep all winter. The first day of spring, he slowly started coming out of his den, one leg at a time.
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Ashley, 4, and Mr. Bear as he slowly starts out of his den, one leg at a time.
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Wanting to do something new and fun this year, Terri Kleinhans, Director, did some research and come up with the hibernating bear. “It was more than just having ‘teddy bear day’” as they had done in the past, says Kleinhans. Kleinhans’ creativity extended all day as the children snacked on ‘honey combs’ and ‘fish’ just as Mr. Bear would after
he awoke. Story time included a book called “Bear Wants More,” and the day ended with a celebration parade.
Thomas Christian Preschool currently has open enrollment. Daily schedule is dependent on age: 2 year olds –Thursdays, 3 year olds – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and 4
Mr. Bear awoke on the first day of spring and the children brought in their teddy bears to celebrate.
(l to r) Ashley, Ava, Luca, Colby, Bella, Tyler, Eva, Clayton
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year olds- Monday through Thursday. For more information call 724-745-6996. Thomas Christian Preschool is located in Thomas Church in Eighty Four, 1068 Linden Road.
