PEACHTREE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

June 5 - 8

Following Jesus changes the game! You are not going to want to miss VBS this year! Bring your A game and come play your way through VBS as we look at how Jesus guides us through life’s twists and turns. Even when we mess up, the game isn’t over. We hope to see you June 5-8! www.peachtreechurch.com/belong/children

Dear God, Thank you for being so good to us. Thank you for listening to our prayers.

Thank you for the world we live in: the summer and the winter; the sunshine and the rain; the time for sowing seeds and the time to gather crops. Thank you for all the good things the world gives us.

Amen - From Psalm 65

We are Hiring!

We are currently looking for innovative teachers to work with young children. Experience in early childhood settings with a disposition to work collaboratively is required. Familiarity with the Reggio Emilia Approach or willingness to learn is desired.

We offer a competitive salary, maternity pay, complimentary gym membership, and professional development experiences with Reggio-inspired educators in Atlanta, North America, and Reggio Emilia, Italy.

Please email resume to: Jane Montgomery jmontgomery@peachtreepreschool.org

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Spring in Bloom on the Outdoor Classroom

The children in the River Room (Three-year-old class) have been engaged in a thread inspired by the name of the Preschool. The children were curious and asked, “What is a peach tree, and how is it made?” Through multiple discussions and investigations, the children discovered that things grow from seeds. So, they decided to plant seeds, observe them over time, investigate the new growth using magnifying glasses, and give traces of the experiences using drawing.

The Outdoor Classroom became a resource for evolving exploration. Early in the spring, the children planted peas in the soft, rich garden soil. Giving the seeds a special warm place to grow underscored the children’s desire to care for the small seeds that held magical abilities, to become something else, something new, something of value. As the pea shoots begin to climb the trellis, the children’s anticipation grows. In a few weeks, we will see the fruits of their labors and be reminded of the bounty of God’s earth and the gentle care and attention the children have shown for the tiny seeds.