December Holidays and Giving

 These are the Handy Menorahs the Lion Kings and Tigers made for their study of Hannukah.  They used their hand prints to make the candles on the menorah.

 During the study of Kwanza, the children painted the 3 red and 3 green candle and 1 black candle on their candleholders.

This is the Rainbow Giving Tree with the hats and mitten donated by the Rainbow children and families.  The children, also, brought toys to donate to Toledo Children's Hospital and St. Vincent's Children's Hospital.  The Rainbow Lions, Tigers and Bears were very excited to be able to help others during this holiday time.

The Holiday Parade 2011

 Members of the float committee carry the Rainbow banner.

 Rainbow parents passed out candy to children watching the parade.  Rainbow parents donated the candy to pass out.  Rainbow parents are the best!!!

 As you can see this is truly parent participation.  See all the parents on the float with their children.

Mrs. "K" is waving and excited to see all the people.  It was great weather and fun. Many thanks to the Rainbow Float Committee.  All the colored squares floating in the breeze, have snowflakes made by all of the Rainbow children.  They cut out folded white coffee filters and then glued them on the color card stock paper.

Thanksgiving Program 2011

All of the Rainbow Tigers and Lion Kings presented a Thanksgiving program.  Each child had a speaking part to tell the First Thanksgiving story.  The children sang songs and did the Turkey in the Straw dance.  Mrs. "K" ended the program by inviting children in the audience up on stage to hear a Thanksgiving story.  It was a wonderful evening.  Rainbow Tigers and Lion Kings rock!!!

Our Field Trip to the Pumpkin Peddler

What a fun time the Lions had going on a wagon ride, picking the perfect pumpkin and then having cider and powdered donuts for a snack!!!!  A very fun field trip.

McDonald's Fundraiser

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McDonald's came to Rainbow Preschool to present their check to the preschool.  Way to go Rainbow families!!!!!  Thank you very much!!!

A Visit from a Therapy Dog

The Rainbow Lions had a delightful visit from Ben, the therapy dog.  The children sat with Ben while Mrs. "K" read some books to them about dogs.  It was a wonderful opportunity for the children.

Springtime at Rainbow

During the month of April the Rainbow children learn about INSECTS.  Of course we read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle and make caterpillars and then butterflies.  Here you see the variety of butterflies made.  What a beautiful butterfly display!!!!!

Rainbow Animal Hospital

 During the month of April, the playhouse theme is Rainbow Animal Hospital.

The children have a lot fun pretend playing as a veternarian and taking care of dogs, birds, turtles, horses, etc.  This is a wonderful example of socio-dramatic play.

Rainbow Fire Station

During the month of March the children at Rainbow Cooperative Preschool have been pretend playing in the Rainbow Fire Station. They have had a lot of fun driving the fire truck and police car and have been busy putting out fires.

Field Trip to the Fire Station

Today the Tiger class visited the Bowling Green Fire Station. Later in the month the Bears and Lions will do the same field trip. It is an important field trip to reinforce fire safety and calling 9-1-1. Here is a fire fighter in all of his gear to show the children that they do not need to be afraid of a fireman. Many thanks to the Bowling Green Fire Department for this wonderful experience.

Showing Kindness to Others

During the month of February, the theme was "Fill Your Hearts with Kindness." The Rainbow parents and children brought in food donations for the Bowling Green Food Pantry. This picture shows the food donations ready to be delivered. The children helped count the items and the total number of food donations was 140. What a wonderful way to show kindness to others!!!!!!

BGSU Hockey Visits Rainbow

We were so lucky to have the BGSU Hockey coach and 2 BGSU Hockey players visit Rainbow. The coach explained the equipment used. The hockey players each read a book to the children. One book was Hockey ABC's and the other was Hockey Numbers. What a wonderful opportunity for the Rainbow children!!!!!!