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Learning how to make friends and build relationships is one of the most important things that children learn preschool. While it’s difficult to measure objectively, the ability to create and maintain connections with others can be a tremendous source of future success and happiness.  Yet, as adults, it’s easy to forget how to reach outContinue reading “A smile can be socially distanced”

How many of these fall things can you spot on your next walk outside? Print off this checklist and try to find each item!

With more cool, rainy days ahead, you’re going to want to stock up on some good books this month. Along with all the little critters getting ready for winter, November brings with it celebrations of remembrance and kindness. This month’s book picks touch on all of those themes: 1. In November, by Cynthia Rylant ThisContinue reading “November Book Club”

Today at preschool my 4 year old informed Teacher Liz that he was much too old to play with play dough. But what was the first thing he said when we got in the car? “Mommy, let’s make play dough when we get home!” Before we started at LVPPP I’d struggled to find a good recipeContinue reading “LVPPP’s best ever play dough recipe”

Running out of ideas for things to do with your toddler? Check out these five fall activities that will keep the whole family engaged. 1. Play in the leaves There’s nothing more cliché or more fun than playing in the leaves! If you don’t want to ruin all your hard work raking the leaves offContinue reading “5 Fall activities to do with your preschooler”

Dear Lynn Valley community, For the safety of our families, children and community, we have decided to cancel our annual Great Pumpkin Patch event due to crowd restrictions. We hope to resume this event next year. Thank you to Lynn Valley Life for continuing to support the preschool. Thank you, LVPPP

What’s 923 pounds, shaped like an alien and took a crane to move from a North Shore resident’s backyard last weekend? Why it’s a giant pumpkin, of course! And for families looking for a little extra Halloween spirit, it’s a spectacle guaranteed to amaze your pre-schooler. As reported in the North Shore News, Queensbury resident JeffContinue reading “Giant Alien Pumpkin Comes to Queensbury”

The leaves are falling. The rain has started. Autumn is in the air. With shorter days and plunging temperatures what can you do to entertain the kids during a pandemic?  Luckily, October has a ready made, Covid friendly solution in the form of a beloved tradition: the pumpkin patch. Whether you’re looking for corn mazes,Continue reading “Our Favourite Pumpkin Patches”

Spending time with your little one in the kitchen is not only a great way to spend a rainy day, but getting them involved will help them develop fine motor skills, math skills and can also expand their palate. Plus Fall is filled with so many delicious seasonal flavours like pumpkin, apples and cinnamon!Check outContinue reading “Easy fall recipes to make with your little one”

Whether or not your family will be trick-or-treating this year, the global pandemic has certainly limited Halloween festivities for many people. However, there are still many ways your family can creep it real and have a boo-tiful time together. Celebrate this season’s spookiest holiday by checking off all the items on our Halloween bucket list. Continue reading “Halloween Bucket List”