It's Winter!

Hello parents and friends! It's winter. Its time to bundle up when we are getting ready for school. Always remember your getting ready for school Winter Checklist: hat, scarf, mittens, and boots. Winter weather and snow can sure bee fun, but don't forget to bundle up!

Parents remember to bring a change of shoes when wearing winter boots! Boots are to be left on the rolling coat rack till pick up time. Thanks!

Summer Informational Open House August 10th!!

Thursday, August 10th, between 6:30-7:30pm, Suburban will be hosting our Summer Informational Open House at our location at Our Savior's Church in Rocky River. This event is open to prospective and enrolled families. Join us to meet Jan Lorko, our esteemed teacher, and to tour our new facilities. Families are welcome to take a look round, sample learning areas, meet other parents. Alumni parents, current board members, and our teacher will be on hand to answer questions and give information about the cooperative preschool experience.
We will be serving light, allergy friendly refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there!

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The Benefits of Preschool Arts and Crafts

At Suburban we make art and crafts an important part of our daily routine! These  activities for promote growth and development of your child's fine motor skills, creativity, and confidence. Painting or drawing are always available at the easels, but our Teacher Jan Lorko also provides a special craft during each class that connects to the daily, weekly, or monthly theme. These projects are created for the age and level of your preschool child to engage them and build confidence in their skills. They are are fun activities for your children and a give you (the parent) a wonderful visual timeline of your child's development.

Here are some great articles and resources promoting the benefits of arts and crafts for preschool aged children:
PBS Parents: The Importance of Art in Child Development
Scholastic: Preparing for Preschool: Art
Education.com: The Value of Art for the Preschool Child

Parents here is a list of everyday supplies we collect throughout the year for some of our art projects:

  • Newspaper
  • Pringles lids
  • Rinsed juice and milk cartons
  • Paper grocery bags
  • Paper lunch bags
  • Magazines
  • Construction paper