J U N K D R AW E R S TLC Christian Preschool
A LITTLE OF THIS, A LITTLE OF THAT
A Ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church
OR FULL DAY SCHEDULES Limited spaces available! Our qualified, nurturing staff offers hands-on, age appropriate learning in a Christian environment for children 2.9-5 years old. Call 508-753-2989 ext. 17 for additional information. Conveniently located across from the Worcester Art Museum with easy access to Routes 9, 290, 190 and downtown businesses.
73 Lancaster Street Worcester, MA 01609 www.trinityworc.org/preschool
Preschool COLORS Outside the LINES This Fall, DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln will share its 35-acre outdoor sculpture park and unique indoor contemporary art gallery with Lincoln Nursery School’s 4 and 5-year-old class. This collaboration between museum and school is driven by the belief that environments shape our children’s thinking and that the subliminal and artistic beauty found at
DeCordova will nourish growing minds. Decordova is the first American art museum to open a preschool. For more information on this pilot program, contact decordova.org or lincolnnurseryschool.org.
Art Bellies: CREATIVELY Record your PREGNANCY Excited about her new pregnancy, Paola Dias and her husband Michael began to trace her growing belly against the wall to visually track her changes. They then started experimenting with different canvases, brushes, inks and paints and eventually hit upon a combination that they say made their jaws drop. “Our pregnancy doodles began to look like fine works of art,” says the New Hampshire couple. Soon friends, friends of friends and then complete strangers started calling looking for pregnancy art kits. Thereafter, Art Bellies Pregnancy Art Kits were born. The kit includes everything you need to create three types of fun and colorful life-size portraits worthy of being displayed everywhere from the living room to the local art gallery. This do-it-yourself project is said to be simple, fun and easy to use. The best part? No artistic background is needed, say the founders, to make Zen-inspired silhouettes and playful Matisselike paintings. All materials are earth friendly and made from 100% natural ingredients. Each kit retails for $45. To find out more, visit artbellies.com.
Help LIFT a BURDEN The Home for Little Wanderers seeks backpack donations for at-risk youth.
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As you complete your back-to-school shopping, The Home for Little Wanderers in Boston hopes you will remember that many of the youth at The Home have never had a bag of their own. Bob Sherburne, Corporate Relations Officer at The Home for Little Wanderers, says “‘Receiving a new backpack or duffle bag prepares youth for
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Infant Spots Available CHILD CARE FOR INFANTS THROUGH PRESCHOOL • Certified, trained staff provide quality, loving care for children in a bright, safe, comfortable facility located in the VNACare Network building • Active “hands-on” learning • Developmental philosophy • Open year-round, Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Flexible Scheduling to Accommodate your needs.
Now Enrolling for Fall To arrange a tour, call Pat Hare at 508-751-6985 120 Thomas St., Worcester Near downtown, I-290 and St.Vincent Hospital
a successful school year and boosts their self-esteem and confidence.’” Donations of new backpack and duffle bags for youth aged 5-21 can be dropped off at The Home for Little Wanderers, 271 Huntington Ave., Boston through September 30th. For more information, visit thehome.org or call Bob Sherburne at 617-267-3700.
KEEP their LOVEY Forever Belmont mom of two, artist Holly Johnson, came up with a great idea with the help of Mono, her son’s incredibly loved and thoroughly-worn stuffed monkey. Lovey Portraits, no bigger than 14’’, depict your child’s most beloved stuffed companion. The portrait aims to capture the innocence and beauty of this precious friendship. On top of being personalized and wonderfully special, these portraits are totally adorable and, unlike your child’s threadbare stuffed animal, will last forever. Holly’s company, Cheeky Monkey Murals & Paintings, is also dedicated to personal, unique ways to decorate a child’s room with vibrant and colorful murals, exciting images, and of course a hint of cheekiness. Learn more at cheekymonkeymurals.com.
Providing Excellent care for ALL children since 1989 Licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care
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