Early Explorers Try Spinach for Harvest of the Month
The Early Explorers program is excited to partner with Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln through the Harvest of the Month initiative, bringing fresh, locally grown produce directly into the classroom. This partnership allows students to . . .
Willard's Early Explorers Learn Fire Safety with Lincoln Fire & Rescue Visit
In celebration of Fire Prevention Week, our preschool and pre-k classes had a special visit from Lincoln Fire & Rescue, Station #13! The firefighters spent the morning teaching our youngest learners about fire safety, showing them . . .
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Celebrating Growth: Preschool Year-End Celebration & Pre-k Graduation at Willard
The smiles, laughter, and proud moments shared at our Preschool End-of-Year Celebration and Pre-k Graduation remind us why early childhood education is such a joyful and important journey. On May 22, we honored the growth and . . .
Help Cindy Heal: Support Her Brain Surgery Recovery
Support Cindy Anchor’s Road to Recovery Support Cindy here My name is Sarah Reinke, and I am the Executive Director at Willard Community Center. Today, I am reaching out to ask for your support, compassion, and generosity . . .
Sunshine & Smiles: Celebrating National Picnic Day
On a picture-perfect spring afternoon, our Preschool and Pre-k families joined us at Willard Community Center for a special National Picnic Day celebration, and we couldn’t have asked for a better day! Families arrived with . . .
Snow Much Fun in Pre-k!
After a windy and chilly snow day at home, the pre-k class bundled up in their warmest gear and headed outside. From building the cutest snow creatures to friendly snowball battles and making snow angels, their giggles and excitement . . .
Buddies, Breakfast, and Big Smiles!
On Tuesday, December 3, we had an absolute blast hosting our Early Childhood students and their wonderful family and friends for Breakfast With a Buddy ! Laughter, yummy food, and plenty of buddy bonding filled the . . .
Growing Together: The Pre-k Garden Adventure
The Pre-k class is cultivating their very own garden! They've enthusiastically planted, watered, and are dedicating plenty of love and care to ensure their plants thrive and grow.
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Pre-k Enjoys the Morning at Roca Berry Farm
Yesterday, the Pre-k class enjoyed the brisk fall morning at Roca Berry Farm ! They bounced, found their way out of the corn maze, went down slides, ziplined, saw farm animals, used their large motor muscles on the fun playground . . .
Pre-k's Mystery Baking Challenge
The theme this week in Pre-k was "Mystery Baking Challenge." The Pre-k chefs had a fantastic time making their own loaves of bread at the end of the week. Yummy!
Pre-k Hatches 8 Chicks In Classroom
As part of the 'Look Who's Hatching' Program through the Extension Office, our pre-k class has been loving every minute of watching these little chicks peck their way out of their shells. The class started with 12 eggs, and . . .
Look Who's Hatching in Pre-k
Our pre-k class can hardly wait to see who hatches from the eggs they are taking great care of in their classroom. We have some great guesses too; unicorns, ducks, crocodiles & alligators, dinosaurs, chicks, turtles, and Hulk . . .
Preschool & Pre-k Open Enrollment
Our experienced teachers and engaging curriculum offer children the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. For children 3 to 5 years old. Call or email Kaylee Ohmart, Willard’s Early Childhood Director, today to . . .
Easter Bunny Hides Eggs for Preschool & Pre-k
We were so EGGcited when we noticed the Easter Bunny had hopped and dropped eggs all around the playground for the preschool and pre-k classes. The kids searched high and low and found all the goodies left for them. Thank you, . . .