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Looking for a rainy day activity? This fun leaf etching craft will keep little ones entertained for quite awhile! All you need is paper, crayons and a bunch of leaves. 1. Head out for a walk around the neighbourhood to collect leaves of various shapes and sizes. 2. Lay the leaves flat on a tableContinue reading “Unbe-LEAF-able fall craft”

Warmest welcome to all new and returning families to our LVPPP community. I cannot emphasize enough the promise and potential of this school to create a lasting impact on family life in Lynn Valley. This year, both Presidents are relatively new to the neighbourhood. When I moved here in 2019, I chose LVPPP because I recognized the waysContinue reading “Letters from our Presidents and Teachers”

September is here, which means the first day of Fall is right around the corner. The cooler Autumn weather is perfect for snuggling up under a blanket and discovering new books to read with your little ones. This month we not only celebrate Fall, but also the first day of school, National Read a BookContinue reading “September Book Club”

At the end of April tiny little caterpillars arrived at our school. Teacher Liz and I filled small individual vials with special food for each caterpillar and left them on a tray. We carefully chose a warm location at the preschool to keep them at a perfect temperature. For the next few weeks we broughtContinue reading “Butterflies”

Summer is right around the corner. Bugs are starting to emerge, the water parks are in full swing, and the beach is the perfect place to enjoy this summer’s book club picks. And don’t forget to leave a comment with your favourite books for September. 1. The Amazing Life Cycle of Butterflies, by Kay BarhamContinue reading “Summer Book Club”

Here we go another year almost over! Where did the time go? It is not like it just disappeared, because we have seen the children grow and thrive in our programme. Our classes have come a long way since back in September and we, as teachers, have also grown and learned throughout the year. WeContinue reading “Year end letter from our teachers”

My husband started taking my sons up mountain biking on Mount Fromme as soon as they could ride a pedal bike. But since my idea of a perfect day out cycling is a flat and preferably paved trail, the gnarly inclines of the North Shore hold little allure. So when I take my cycling madContinue reading “Best places for mountain biking with your preschooler”

Spring is officially in full swing. Enjoy all those May flowers this month, but don’t forget to get in your daily dose of reading with your little ones. This month we not only celebrate spring, but also Fitness Day, Cinco de Mayo, Brothers and Sisters Day and Star Wars Day. Leave us a comment andContinue reading “May Book Club”

Take advantage of some of our April showers to cuddle up with your kid and a good book. This month we also celebrate Easter and Earth Day. Hope you and your littles enjoy this month’s book club picks. And don’t forget to leave a comment with your favourite books for next month. 1. The TaleContinue reading “April Book Club”

With spring break just around the corner, it’s time to start planning some new adventures to fill your days. The North Shore offers some great amenities and activities for you to take advantage no matter what spring weather we are treated to. Here’s a round up some of our favourite local spring break activities forContinue reading “Spring Break Activities on the North Shore”