Ms. Jenny's class tapped into their creativity to transform the classroom door with vibrant handprints and autumn leaves. Every tiny handprint was a team effort, coming together to create a colorful welcome for the new season! 🍁🍂🎨 #TheWashingtonWay #HandsOnLearning #FallFun
19 days ago, Kelsey Kurth
Every Wednesday, our staff wears college and AVID gear to show support towards AVID initiatives. In PreK, AVID helps build positive early habits like curiosity, effort, and confidence—skills that support long-term success. 🔍🎨💛🐝🖤 #AVID #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising
20 days ago, Kelsey Kurth
Last Friday was another Fun Friday at Washington! 🎉 Staff greeted students getting off the bus and at drop-off with groovy disco lights and upbeat music. 🪩🕺 Lots of smiles, dancing, and great vibes to wrap up the week! 🎶🚌 #FunFriday #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising
21 days ago, Kelsey Kurth
Professional learning in full swing! 🍎Our Washington team explored ECERs. ECERs is a system that helps us ensure our PreK classrooms offer high-quality learning environments that support students' development and success. We also dove into portfolio goals with heart and focus—so proud of the energy our teachers and ESPs bring every day. Big thanks to Kim & Jen for leading an inspiring Phonemic awareness training! #PhonemicAwarenesss #ECCERs #TSGOLD #TheWashingtonWay
21 days ago, Kelsey Kurth
On Friday District 50 celebrated AVID Day! AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) helps students build the skills and confidence they need to reach their goals—even starting in preschool. Our staff wore college gear and AVID shirts to show how what we learn today helps us grow into our big dreams. Dreaming big starts early! 📝🎒📖🧑🎓#AVID #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising
22 days ago, Kelsey Kurth
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22 days ago, Kelsey Kurth
Ms. Luna’s class had a blast reading Jalapeño Bagels by Natasha Wing! During Small Group, our little chefs got creative making and decorating their own bagels using play dough. It was the perfect hands-on activity to tie into the story and spark their imaginations. 📚🥯 #JalapenoBagels #LearningThroughPlay #TheWashingtonWay #WICOR
22 days ago, Kelsey Kurth
Ms. Ruiz’s class read The Color Monster by Anna Llenas and talked about how our feelings can be all sorts of colors. Then they became scientists and explored how colors can change—just like our emotions—through a hands-on experiment. We loved seeing science and feelings come together. 🎨🔎🌈 #STEM #LearningThroughPlay #WICOR #SEL #TheWashingtonWay
25 days ago, Kelsey Kurth
Washington staff enjoyed their first potluck of the year with a fun picnic theme! The weather was perfect for an outdoor lunch, and everyone brought delicious dishes to share. A great way to kick off the school year and build community! 🧺🍓🥧🥪 #Potluck #TheWashingtonWay
26 days ago, Kelsey Kurth
Ms. Tessa’s class had fun cutting and gluing ingredients to make pretend Peanut Butter Fudge, then practiced counting how many ingredients the recipe needed. Later during Whole Group, they enjoyed reading Peeny Butter Fudge by Slade and Toni Morrison. It was a sweet way to mix literacy with hands-on learning! ✂️🍫📚 #PeenyButterFudge #TheWashingtonWay #WICOR
27 days ago, Kelsey Kurth
Mark your calendars for Washington's upcoming Family Night! 🎨🖍️💛🖤 #FamilyNight #TheWashingtonWay
29 days ago, Kelsey Kurth
Happy Physical Therapist Appreciation Day! 🎉Today we’re celebrating Ms. Dena, our amazing PT! She’s patient, caring, fun, and great with both our students and staff. 💛🖤 We’re lucky to have you, Ms. Dena — thank you for all you do! 💪👟🏃#PTAppreciationDay #TheWashingtonWay
29 days ago, Kelsey Kurth
Happy National Read a Book Day! 📚 Reading to children builds more than just early literacy skills—it nurtures imagination, strengthens bonds, and lays the foundation for lifelong learning. 📖💡 Just a few minutes a day can spark curiosity, grow vocabulary, and help children feel seen, heard, and loved. ♥️ #NationalReadABookDay #TheWashingtonWay #ECE
about 1 month ago, Kelsey Kurth
Washington students had another Fun Friday today! Full Day PreK students at Crosby were welcomed by a friendly bouncing bee, while students at Washington started their day with a flurry of bubbles. Smiles, laughter, and a little buzz-worthy fun to end the week! 🐝✨ #FunFriday #PreKJoy #BeeHappy
about 1 month ago, Kelsey Kurth
This week in Ms. Jenny’s class, students strengthened their fine motor skills by cutting along lines and practicing their pencil and crayon grip. After enjoying a poem by Gloria Fuertes about the parts of the face, they drew their own faces—each one full of personality and creativity! 🖍️ ✂️ ✏️ #FineMotorFriday #TheWashingtonWay
about 1 month ago, Kelsey Kurth
At Washington Preschool, our teachers wear AVID and college shirts on Wednesdays to show our little learners that their futures are full of possibilities! Whether they grow up to be artists, builders, college students, or entrepreneurs—we’re nurturing confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning every step of the way. 🌟📚 #AVIDEarlyLearning #GrowthMindset #FutureReadyKids
about 1 month ago, Kelsey Kurth
So much learning has been happening in Ms. Florez' class💛 -
🖌️ Painting colorful pictures and practicing cutting & gluing
📚 Snuggling up with books and retelling favorite stories
🎭 Cooking pretend meals & dressing up in dramatic play
🧱 Building tall towers and bridges with blocks
🧩 Working hard to solve puzzles
🌈 Rolling, squishing, and shaping play dough creations
🏃♀️ And of course — running, climbing, and laughing on the playground!
Learning through play every day! 💛
#TheWashingtonWay #LearningThroughPlay
about 1 month ago, Kelsey Kurth
Thank you to all our Birth to 3 families who joined us for a night of learning and connection! Irene and Otto Corzo led our Healthy Couple Relationships workshop, sharing strategies for communication and resolving conflict in supportive partnerships. 💬❤️🫂 Dinner and childcare were provided, and the evening ended with families enjoying some fun on the playground together! 🛝 #BirthToThree #HealthyFamilies #ParentSupport#TheWashingtonWay
about 1 month ago, Kelsey Kurth
Ms. Whitney’s class has been busy creating! Students practiced their scissor skills by giving paper plate people a haircut, and explored their creativity with watercolors. We love seeing their fine motor skills grow while they have fun learning! ✂️🎨 💛#TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising #LearningThroughPlay
about 1 month ago, Kelsey Kurth
Today we had our first Bus Evacuation Drill! 🚌 Students did a wonderful job listening to the Durham bus drivers as they learned how to stay safe in case of an emergency. A big thank you to Durham Bus Services for helping our students learn these important safety skills! 💛 #TheWashingtonWay #BusEvacuation #HarvardRising
about 2 months ago, Kelsey Kurth
