Cute as a Bug

Isaac graduated from the Cute as a Bug Preschool on May 16, 2011.  Here are some highlights of the year.  See if you can see why we will love Ms. Cheri forever and ever.

Ms. Cheri is so smart and loves to learn right along with the kids.  She helped them learn to read and nurtured an interest in science!



Like the day I showed up after school and Isaac had a giant snake wrapped around his shoulders...

or the day Ms. Cheri taught the letter "T" by letting the kids feed a tortoise.

When the kids master a difficult concept, she tells them to "Kiss Your Brain!" which means to kiss your hand and touch the top of your head.  I was continually amazed at the things Isaac would learn.

Ms. Cheri adores field trips.  I can't even count how many they went on this year!  I got to go help with the Mother Nature's Farm day.

OK.  If you don't love Ms. Cheri yet, check this out:

Now, you tell me, what preschool teacher would dress up like a witch for Halloween, stand on the roof, and toss a pumpkin onto her driveway?  Ms. Cheri wanted the kids to see where the seeds came from.

She also invited families to come hand out trick-or-treats at the preschool Halloween party.  Granny Paula and Grandpa Tom were lucky to be able to be Isaac's family that day.

On Mud Day, Ms. Cheri had the kids wear grubbies and explore in the mud.  Look who just sat on the sidelines and wouldn't get dirty.  Silly boy.

Christmas brought all sorts of fun learning.  Isaac was so proud of his gingerbread house.

And the "Polar Express" Day, complete with PJ's and hot chocolate, was a huge hit!

Snow Day was fun, too.  Since there is no snow in our part of Arizona, the kids had a massive snowball fight iat the park, with cotton balls!

Ms. Cheri taught the kids about polar bears and blubber and how it keeps them warm in freezing water.  It really works!

Another favorite field trip was Cici's Pizza.  The kids took a tour of the kitchens and each made their own pizza.

And Pirate Day was the major highlight of the year.  Ms. Cheri had buried a treasure chest at Val Vista Lakes beach and had the kids follow clues to find the treasure.  I'm so sad I don't have a picture of her in her Jack Sparrow costume.  You can't even tell it is her!

The kids loved the day they went to the Riparian Preserve and followed a mother duck and her ducklings around the park.

I cried a little at Isaac's graduation.  So did Ms. Cheri.  She just gives her heart and her bucketloads of love to everyone.

I can't believe it's over.  I wish we could stay at Ms. Cheri's forever!

We will always remember Cute as a Bug Preschool, and the wonderfully gifted and talented Ms. Cheri.  What an elect lady.