WHAT TO BRING TO PRESCHOOL
MASKS: Depending on the level of community spread, face masks may be required for all people 3 and older regardless of vaccination/immunity status.
BACKPACK: A backpack or bag of some sort can be a helpful tool in transporting items back and forth between home and preschool but is not required. If you bring one, please label it with your child’s name.
WATER BOTTLE: Due to ongoing pandemic precautions and moving a lot of our learning outdoors, we like to have each child use their own water bottle (they seem to enjoy this connection to home/independence as well!). If your child brings one, these are sent home at the end of each session. If your child does not come with their own, they are given a disposable water bottle to use.
EASY SHOES and CLOTHES: Consider sending your child in outfits and shoes that can easily be taken on and off. We allow children to go barefoot as they like and lace/buckle free shoes fosters independence. Bathroom work can be facilitated by clothing they can navigate quickly and successfully.
EXTRA CLOTHES: It is not unusual for otherwise bathroom independent children to have accidents in a new place (along with other spills, messes, etc). We have a stash of extra clothes or you can send a change of clothing with your child. If you bring extra clothes, plan to leave them in your child’s backpack and we’ll access them as we need to. A note are sent home anytime we’ve assisted in changing clothes.
WIPES/DIAPERS/PULL UPS: Please let us know about any bathroom supplies your child uses. If you choose, you can send them along from home or preschool can provide supplies. We will send a note home anytime we’ve assisted in bathroom work.
SPECIAL TOY/LOVEY: Yes, your child can bring a special toy/lovey/blanket/etc and there will not be an expectation for them to share it (please label these items). Our experience is that a tangible item can make the transition from home to preschool more enjoyable. These are in place of Show and Tell for the first weeks (Show and Tell information to come in September).
SAFE SNACKS IF YOUR CHILD HAS FOOD ALLERGIES: If your child has food allergies, please provide a non-perishable safe snack that we can keep on hand for them. Safe snacks are labeled with your child’s name and served only to them. You will need to have a completed Allergy Form on site as well.
SUNSCREEN/BUG SPRAY: Apply sunscreen and bug spray as you see necessary. We do not have authority to apply or reapply during preschool.
FORMS: The state of Kansas requires each child to have on file a Medical Record, Immunization Record, Health Assessment and Emergency Release Form. All of these are available on our website or from Kristin.
QUESTIONS and OPEN HEARTS: Some of the most important work we do at New Creation Preschool is supporting families in this time of transition. You are welcome to stay as long as you like. If you would like assistance in separating from your child (it’s quite common), let me know. We are comfortable caring for children in distress and will stay in close communication with you. There is no question too small, silly or unnecessary. Ask anything, anytime! We are here to be a safe space for all feelings!
2022-2023 School Supplies
Disclaimer: One of our most important beliefs is that you don’t need to do anything extra to be a full participant in this program. All supplies and needs are covered…your job is to just show up! Sometimes folks are able to donate supplies or their time and we welcome that.
ALL SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Here is a list of things we collectively use a lot of during the school year:
- individually packaged snacks (crackers, pretzels, goldfish, fruit snacks, applesauce, etc)
- mini water bottles (the 6-8 oz size)
- Kleenex
- white Elmers glue bottles
- Elmers glue sticks
- black Sharpies (fine tip, regular, thick)
- washable tempera/poster paint (all containers are fine)
- hand sanitizer wipes
- baby wipes
- play dough (any colors-any size container-store bought or homemade)
- stickers (any!)
- dry erase markers (any color/size/brand)
SCHOOL BOX SUPPLIES: Something new from 2021-2022 that we will continue this year is each child having their own School Box (like a big “pencil box”) of supplies. We take them with us when we go outside and use them as “desks” for snack and project time. You are welcome to bring any of these items as you like and we will provide refills and anything missing. If you bring more than one of these, we will keep extras back for refilling School Boxes/use indoors.
- Elmer’s glue sticks
- blunt tip Fiskars scissors (this brand is superior in how they cut)
- small package of crayons (either 8 or 16)
- small package of washable markers (usually 8 or 10)
- watercolor paint set (Prang or Crayola-8 colors)
- travel size Kleenex
- container of play dough (individual size or smaller)
- band aids
FAMILY PHOTOS: Please consider sending family photos with your child. These will primarily be kept in their School Boxes and used to foster the home-school connection. How many pictures you provide will vary based on your family structure: some children have multiple homes/caregivers and as one of our favorite books is entitled, we know that “a family is a family is a family.”
AMAZON WISH LIST: You are welcome to visit to see specific items we’re in need or want of.
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