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St John's Preschool
“Play, Learn, Grow”
Student Activities & Events
![]() Holiday CelebrationsValentine's Day is full of exchanging cards and sweet treats. | ![]() Advent SeasonTelling Santa what to bring for Christmas. | ![]() Advent SeasonChristmas Tree Hunt. Thank you United Methodist Men's Club! |
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![]() Advent SeasonThree Wise Preschoolers | ![]() Advent SeasonThe angels ready to announce the birth of baby Jesus. | ![]() Advent SeasonThe shepherds that watch over the sheep. |
![]() EasterColoring eggs with the help of St. John's terrific parent volunteers! | ![]() End of the Year Family PicnicThe social hall is ready for the end of of the year family picnic. | ![]() End of the Year ProgramPreschoolers performing during the end of the year program. |
![]() Unit StudyPreschoolers enjoying a camping trip at school. St. John's has a different unit theme each week. | ![]() Inspired SnackA smore is the perfect snack during a camping unit. | ![]() Science LabCarving Pumpkins |
![]() St. Patrick's DayEnjoy a wee bit of fun and decipher clues to find hidden treasures that the leprechauns left on St. Patrick's Day and then enjoy a special snack. | ![]() Science LabDuring a life cycle study preschoolers watch a caterpillar munching on a milkweed leaf. | ![]() Community OutreachSt. John's visit the Legacy Retirement Village. |
![]() Author of the MonthOne of the first units of study is about the life cycle of a butterfly and Eric Carle's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar". | ![]() Science LabIn the spring preschoolers cultivate their own garden. | ![]() Community OutreachFood Drive for the Blue Ridge Food Pantry. |
![]() Inspired SnackHappy St. Patrick's Day! | ![]() Author of the MonthLaura Numberoff | ![]() Community OutreachSniffmittenhoof Line. Collecting warm articles of clothing for children in need. |
![]() Artistic CornerEasel Painted Snowmen | ![]() Artistic CornerPumpkin Decorating | ![]() Health CurriculumRabbit Food |
![]() Science LabInside Nests | ![]() Artistic CornerThree Year Old Class Flower Garden Art. | ![]() Health CurriculumDr. Brumbaugh's Dentist Office visits St. John's. Preschoolers learn how to make healthy eating choices and care for their teeth. |
![]() Artistic CornerA Plump and Perky Turkey | ![]() Community HelpersStaunton Police Department's Sgt. Shiflett talks with preschoolers about her job. | ![]() Drama PlayDressing up and reacting the first Thanksgiving. |
![]() HalloweenAll dressed up in festive attire for a Costume Parade. | ![]() Inspired SnackPreschoolers prepare a snack inspired from a unit of study on spiders. | ![]() Science LabObserving butterflies during a life cycle unit of study. |
![]() Life CyclesCaterpillar to a Butterfly | ![]() Staunton City Fire DepartmentStaunton City Fire Department visits to share about fire safety. | ![]() Community HelpersStaunton Augusta Rescue visits. The preschoolers see inside their squad and learn what to do during emergencies. |
![]() Pajama DayWear your pajamas to school and bring your favorite stuffed animal. | ![]() Community OutreachSt. John's holds an annual trike-a-thon to raise money for UMCOR. | ![]() Chapel TimeEach week, Pastor Chuck holds Chapel Time with the preschoolers. |
![]() EasterIn celebration of Easter, we color eggs and hold an Easter Egg hunt. | ![]() Music EducationGuest musicians join us for Music Education. | ![]() Valentine's DayMake beautiful valentines for family members and send them by the US Postal Service and participate in a valentine exchange with classmates. Preschoolers exchange Valentines and enjoy sweet treats. |
![]() Community HelpersGoodbye Mr. Postman! Thanks for stopping in today to mail our valentines. | ![]() Artistic CornerRainbow Art | ![]() Author of the MonthCelebrate Dr. Seuss and show & tell your favorite Dr. Seuss Book, participate in Crazy Hat or Silly Sock Day. |
![]() Season of LentJoin the Palm Parade & Holy Week Festivities. | ![]() Community HelpersA visit from Staunton City Fire Department to promote fire safety. Thanks for our hats! |
![]() Welcome to our Photo GalleryOne of St. John's official tee shirts. | ![]() Green RoomThe Green Room is home to the Two Year Old Classroom. | ![]() Red RoomThe Red Room is home to the Four Year Old Classroom. |
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![]() Blue RoomThe Blue Room is home to the Three Year Old Classroom. | ![]() Author of the MonthOne of the first units of study is about the life cycle of a butterfly and Eric Carle's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar". | ![]() Author of the MonthLaura Numberoff |
![]() Author of the MonthCelebrate Dr. Seuss and show & tell your favorite Dr. Seuss Book, participate in Crazy Hat or Silly Sock Day. | ![]() Author of the MonthJan Brett and "The Mitten". | ![]() Artistic CornerPumpkin Decorating |
![]() Artistic CornerEasel Painted Snowmen | ![]() Inspired ArtHot Cocoa Mugs | ![]() Artistic CornerThree Year Old Class Flower Garden Art. |
![]() Science LabDuring a life cycle study preschoolers watch a caterpillar munching on a milkweed leaf. | ![]() Science LabObserving butterflies during a life cycle unit of study. | ![]() Science LabInside Nests |
![]() Science LabColor Experiment | ![]() Science LabPlanting a flower during the life cycle study of plants. | ![]() Science LabIn the spring preschoolers cultivate their own garden. |
![]() Science LabWatching our dinosaur egg hatch. | ![]() Unit StudyHibernation | ![]() Unit StudyPreschoolers enjoying a camping trip at school. St. John's has a different unit theme each week. |
![]() Health CurriculumRabbit Food | ![]() Health CurriculumDr. Brumbaugh's Dentist Office visits St. John's. Preschoolers learn how to make healthy eating choices and care for their teeth. | ![]() Social Science CurriculumVoting for a special snack as preschoolers learn about democracy on Election Day. |
![]() Inspired SnackThe Very Hungry Caterpillar fruit snack | ![]() Inspired SnacksIt's a red apple pie day. | ![]() Inspired SnackPreschoolers prepare a snack inspired from a unit of study on spiders. |
![]() Inspired SnackA smore is the perfect snack during a camping unit. | ![]() Inspired SnackPudding for soil and m&m's for seeds make a delicious garden snack. | ![]() Inspired SnackVegetable Flower |
![]() Classroom ActivitiesMixing up Muffins. | ![]() Classroom ActivitiesGroup Time learning calendar skills. | ![]() Classroom ActivitiesBuilding Blocks |
![]() Classroom ActivitiesListening Center | ![]() Classroom ActivitiesLego Building | ![]() Classroom ActivitiesEasel Painting |
![]() Classroom ActivitiesDollhouse | ![]() Classroom ActivitiesPlay Dough Creations | ![]() Classroom ActivitiesSensory Bin |
![]() Classroom ActivitiesConversations and Leisure Reading | ![]() Classroom ActivitiesTable Activity one to one color correspondence | ![]() Classroom ActivitiesTable Activity making fruit loop rainbows. |
![]() Classroom ActivitiesVegetable Stamp Printing | ![]() Classroom ActivitiesCarpet Time | ![]() Classroom ActivitiesCenters: The Market |
![]() Classroom ActivitiesDramatic Play making pizza | ![]() Classroom ActivitiesDramatic Play Fire Department | ![]() Classroom ActivitiesDramatic Play Veterinary Office |
![]() Outdoor ActivitiesChillin' in the Playhouse | ![]() Outdoor ActivitiesParachute Fun | ![]() Outdoor ActivitiesSwinging |
![]() Outdoor ActivitiesSidewalk Chalk Drawings | ![]() Outdoor ActivitiesMonkey Bars | ![]() Outdoor ActivitiesBubble Blowing |
![]() Chapel TimeChapel Time in the Sanctuary. | ![]() Chapel TimeEach week, Pastor Chuck holds Chapel Time with the preschoolers. | ![]() Chapel TimeChapel Time in the Yellow Room |
![]() Music EducationGuest musicians join us for Music Education. | ![]() Physical EducationWhen it's cold outside the preschoolers enjoy movement to music during Zumbini Class. | ![]() Unit StudyGuest speaker from our local Farm Credit Office shares with preschoolers about where their food comes from during farm week. |
![]() Unit StudyA visit from our local Farm Credit Office sharing about Ag Week with goodies for everyone to take home. | ![]() Community HelpersThe Staunton Public Library Storyteller and Mikey the puppet share book selections monthly with St. John's. | ![]() Community HelpersGoodbye Mr. Postman! Thanks for stopping in today to mail our valentines. |
![]() Community HelpersA visit from Staunton City Fire Department to promote fire safety. Thanks for our hats! | ![]() Community HelpersStaunton Police Department's Sgt. Shiflett talks with preschoolers about her job. | ![]() Community HelpersStaunton Augusta Rescue visits. The preschoolers see inside their squad and learn what to do during emergencies. |
![]() Field TripsThe preschoolers stop exercising long enough to take a group photo at the YMCA. | ![]() Field TripsShenandoah Pizza | ![]() Field TripsKlines Ice Cream for a treat! |
![]() Field TripsBuffalo Gap Food for America Day | ![]() Field TripsDuring kinderpendence the four year old classroom takes a ride on a school bus and learns about bus safety. | ![]() Field TripsSchool Bus |
![]() Field TripsPeeping in on kindergarten at McSwain Elementary. | ![]() Field TripsThe Pet Store | ![]() Seasonal ActivitiesPumpkin Fun |
![]() Seasonal ActivitiesCarving Pumpkins | ![]() Seasonal ActivitiesAutumn's Scarecrows. | ![]() Seasonal ActivitiesFall Leaves can be so much fun. |
![]() Seasonal ActivitiesSensory Bin Corn Dig | ![]() Seasonal ActivitiesFace Painting | ![]() Community OutreachSt. John's visits with their friends and family at the Legacy Retirement Community. |
![]() HalloweenAll dressed up in festive attire for a Costume Parade. | ![]() Dramatic PlayNative American Village | ![]() Dramatic PlayThe First Thanksgiving |
![]() Seasonal ActivitiesThanksgiving Day Feast | ![]() Seasonal ActivitiesPilgrims and Native American Friends | ![]() Artistic CornerA Plump and Perky Turkey |
![]() Community OutreachFood Drive for the Blue Ridge Food Pantry. | ![]() Advent SeasonChristmas Tree Hunt. Thank you United Methodist Men's Club! | ![]() Advent SeasonTransporting the Christmas Tree takes team work! |
![]() Advent SeasonPreschoolers enjoy making an array of ornaments to decorate their tree. | ![]() Advent SeasonTelling Santa what to bring for Christmas. | ![]() Advent SeasonAll I want for Christmas is... |
![]() Community OutreachSniffmittenhoof Line. Collecting warm articles of clothing for children in need. | ![]() Advent SeasonMary and Joseph | ![]() Advent SeasonThe angels ready to announce the birth of baby Jesus. |
![]() Advent SeasonThe shepherds that watch over the sheep. | ![]() Advent SeasonThree Wise Preschoolers | ![]() Seasonal ActivitiesEnjoying a Pancake Breakfast on a cold winter day. Yum! |
![]() Groundhog's DayDid you see your shadow? | ![]() Holiday CelebrationsValentine's Day is full of exchanging cards and sweet treats. | ![]() Community OutreachValentine's Day visit to our friends at the Legacy Retirement Community. |
![]() Seasonal ActivitiesIt's Pajama Day! Wear your pj's and bring your favorite stuffed animal to preschool. | ![]() Seasonal ActivitiesIt's Pajama Day! Wear your pj's and bring your favorite stuffed animal to preschool. | ![]() Seasonal ActivitiesDr. Seuss's Silly Sock Day |
![]() Seasonal ActivitiesDr. Seuss's Crazy Hat Day! | ![]() Holiday CelebrationsEnjoy a wee bit of fun and decipher clues to find hidden treasures that the leprechauns left on St. Patrick's Day and then enjoy a special snack. | ![]() Season of LentJoin the Palm Parade & Holy Week Festivities. |
![]() EasterBunnies ready for a party. | ![]() EasterIn celebration of Easter, we color eggs and hold an Easter Egg hunt. | ![]() EasterColoring eggs with the help of St. John's terrific parent volunteers! |
![]() EasterColoring Eggs | ![]() Holiday CelebrationsMuffins for Moms on Mother's Day, with love! | ![]() Community OutreachSt. John's holds an annual trike-a-thon to raise money for UMCOR. |
![]() Outdoor ActivitiesBike Buddies | ![]() End of the Year ProgramPreschoolers performing during the end of the year program. | ![]() End of the Year Family PicnicThe social hall is ready for the end of of the year family picnic. |
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