Kindergarteners blow their Volcano – Mount Gooey part 2

Kindergarteners blow their Volcano – Mount Gooey part 1

Flower Fundraiser 2013

Despite the recent snow fall, it’s time to start thinking Spring!  TLC ELC kicked off its annual Flower Sale Fundraiser on March 4.  Orders are due by Monday, March 25, and flowers will be available for pick up at TLC ELC on Thursday, May 16 between 1pm and 6pm. To see photos of the different [...]

The Lord be with you…

Twice a month, the children and staff of TLC ELC attend a worship service.  The services are led by Renee Jefferson (director of education at Transfiguration Lutheran Church), Pastor Stephanie and Tay Wilson (youth and family minister at Transfiguration).  Children learn about God through stories and music.  Last week we learned about the Good Samaritan.  [...]

Children’s Museum

The TLC Kindergarten class took a field trip to the Children’s Museum in St Paul.                     The Kinders spent time with water play, crawling through “ant tunnles”, face painting and dramatic play.  Such a fun day!

Fun February

Fun February kicked off with Hat Day on Friday, February 1!                   Other dates to remember: Friday, February 8-Sports Day Thursday, February 14-Red, White and Pink Day Friday, February 15- Pajama Day Friday, February 22-Ugly Shirt Day                   Also, [...]

Spanish Class at TLC ELC

Every Friday, Miss Krista visits the Penguin, Chipmunk, Aardvark, DuckTape and Kindergarten classes for a Spanish Lesson.   The lessons vary from class to class, depending on age.  The children learn colors, animals,  days of the week and more through stories and songs.   Some of the things your child is learning: Counting to Ten: [...]

A day in the life of a TLC Kindergartener

TLC ELC’s kindergarten begins each day with some outdoor (weather permitting ) large muscle time.  Some days are free choice large muscle activities, and other days are teacher led activities.   The class then goes to the classroom to work on their journals. After they complete their journal activity, they share what they have written/drawn [...]

Cold Weather Science

The cold temperatures on Monday caused the TAC staff to cancel the sledding field trip that was planned.  Though the cold weather ruined field trip plans, it provided us with the perfect weather for a science lesson. What happens to HOT water when it is mixed with FREEZING temperatures? Some of the kids’ guesses included: [...]

Kindergarteners attend African Drum Ensemble

The TLC Kindergarten class took a trip to the Macalester College in St Paul.  While there, they attended a performance of the African Drum Ensemble.  The program showcased many different instruments including,   drums (made from dried gourds of various shapes and sizes–), xylophones, flutes and more.  One of the drums was 6 feet tall! The [...]