Our last week of the 2025–2026 school year flew by in the blink of an eye! Before we knew it, we were celebrating Spirit Week and soaking up our final days together as a classroom community.

Monday kicked off with Bubble Day, and what a joyful way to start the week! Gazillions of tiny bubbles filled the air on the toddler playground as the children ran, laughed, chased, and popped them. These little iridescent spheres brought endless excitement and wonder, lighting up the playground with smiles and laughter. There is something truly magical about watching a child delight in something so simple.

On Tuesday, the children and teachers arrived in their coziest pajamas for Pajama Day. The classroom was filled with comfy clothes and plenty of smiles. It was a relaxed and cozy day that felt like a warm hug as we continued our final week together.

Wednesday was Hat Day, and it was so much fun to see everyone’s unique choices. From colorful hats to favorite caps, the children proudly showed off their special headwear. The hats were especially appreciated as we spent time enjoying the beautiful sunshine outdoors.

Then came Thursday, which may have been one of the most magical days of all—Bring Your Favorite Stuffy to School Day! The children were thrilled to introduce their beloved stuffed animals, tomato, and baby doll to their friends and teachers. During a spontaneous water day on the playground, their special companions stayed behind in the classroom and, with a little teacher magic, appeared to spend the morning exploring the classroom materials. The pure joy on the children’s faces when they returned indoors was priceless. Seeing the ear-to-ear smiles and hearing the excited laughter as they discovered their stuffies “working” throughout the classroom was a moment we will not soon forget.

And then there was Friday—our final day of school. While it marked the end of our year together, it was also a day of celebration. We honored each child’s unique journey at Fraser Woods during our Bridge Crossing Ceremony. Our returning toddlers gathered to watch their friends cross the bridge as they moved on to their next adventure, whether that be a new classroom or a new school.

Every child’s path is different, but the bridge holds the same meaning for all. It symbolizes growth, accomplishment, and the transition from one chapter to the next. It represents both an ending and a beginning—a celebration of how far they have come and the exciting journey that lies ahead.

As I close out this final blog of the school year, I am reminded that the end of a year is always bittersweet. While we celebrate the tremendous growth, friendships, and memories made, it is never easy to say goodbye.

Thank you for entrusting Ms. Sara and me with your precious children. It has been an honor and a joy to watch them learn, grow, discover, and flourish throughout the year. We will miss each and every one of our WIDS (work kids) very much.

To our returning children, we cannot wait to see you in the fall. To those moving up, we look forward to watching you continue to grow throughout the school. And to those moving on to new adventures, please know that you will always hold a special place in our hearts. We hope you will keep in touch and let us know where your journeys take you.

With love, gratitude, and light,

Cynthia & Sara

The highlight of the year award goes to our Toddler Activity Day! It was such a fantastic morning filled with sensory fun and exploration. The children were invited to explore a variety of art materials and hands-on activities. They painted using different tools, stuck materials and scrap paper onto contact paper, explored fluffy shaving cream at the easel, and even used it to stick cut-up pool noodles together.

The splash pad was running, and the children had so much fun jumping and splashing in the water. We also set up sensory water buckets with activities such as fishing, boats, scooping, and pouring. For children looking for a dry activity, there was an obstacle course and a building area to explore.

After an hour of exciting play, the children were hungry and ready to enjoy some juicy watermelon. To end our special day, we had our final food tasting of the school year. The children enjoyed icy cold frozen fruit juice — also known as popsicles!

A very special thank you to Dylan Fisher and Jen Reid for creating such a fun-filled and memorable morning for the children. We would also like to thank all of our parent volunteers for helping the children safely navigate and enjoy each activity throughout the event.

It was a joyful morning full of laughter, creativity, sensory exploration, and summer fun.

Oh! And our butterflies all emerged from their chrysalis, and we released them into the wild.

Love and Light,
Cynthia and Sara

This week was filled with sunshine, special experiences, and beautiful moments of community within our classroom. At the beginning of the week, we found creative ways to beat the heat and enjoy the beautiful summer weather together. The children cooled off with popsicles during water play, and we even brought our food tasting outside to enjoy in the fresh air.

After fixing the bubbling rock, the children were excited to once again explore the flowing water. Although the bubbling rock is always a favorite, we quickly realized our toddlers were hoping for even more opportunities to splash, pour, and cool down together. We brought out the water tables along with a sprinkler, which brought endless joy and laughter to our outdoor time. Water play offers so much more than fun for toddlers. Through pouring, scooping, splashing, and running through the sprinkler, the children were strengthening coordination, exploring cause and effect, and engaging in meaningful sensory experiences alongside their peers.

One very special part of our week was attending the performance of Willy Wonka Jr., performed by the Upper El and Middle School students. The toddlers were completely captivated by the acting, singing, and dancing. We were beyond impressed by how engaged they remained throughout the entire performance. The children sat so beautifully for over an hour watching the musical unfold. It was such a wonderful opportunity for them to experience the arts and to see the older students performing with such confidence and joy.

For food tasting this week, the children explored a whole watermelon. They carefully held the large, heavy watermelon with all their might before we opened it together. With the temperatures being so warm outside, watermelon was the perfect refreshing treat to help keep us hydrated. The children enjoyed tasting the juicy fruit while continuing to build vocabulary, strengthen sensory exploration, and practice trying healthy foods together.

Another meaningful project the children worked on this week was helping decorate Ms. Sara’s and Mrs. Wilson’s dresses. Each year, it is our tradition for the children to take turns coloring sections of our dresses, which we proudly wear on the last day of school. This year, the children used beautiful shades of blues and greens to decorate the fabric. What begins as a simple art activity becomes such a treasured keepsake filled with the children’s creativity, care, and love.

Love and Light,

Cynthia and Sara