Preschool

Book-O-Ween

Book-O-Ween 1008 756 Angelique McDonald

This October, our Preschool Pals celebrated Book-O-Ween! This special holiday is when our very special friends get to dress up as one of their favorite book characters and have a…

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Preschool Pals Has Begun!

Preschool Pals Has Begun! 756 549 Angelique McDonald

This September, our preschool in North Minneapolis, Preschool Pals, held their first Parent-Child class for the school year. Preschool Pals hosts Parent-Child classes throughout the year, with near-perfect attendance by…

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2019 Graduations!

2019 Graduations! 1250 834 Angelique McDonald

Summer at Way to Grow is always an exciting time. Read on to hear about our recent 3rd Grade and Early Learner Graduations, and don’t forget to check out all…

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Creating Lasting Bonds

Creating Lasting Bonds 1449 948 Chelsea DeLong

On his first day of preschool, Daniel could barely speak a word. A nervous child and unsure of his surroundings, Daniel didn’t play or interact with any of the other…

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People to Look Up To

People to Look Up To 2560 1708 Chelsea DeLong

Many a day for the past nine years, a little white bus has rumbled through the streets of Minneapolis carrying precious cargo to and from preschool. Billowing with energy and…

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Way to Grow is at Sommerfest!

Way to Grow is at Sommerfest! 2560 1920 Maren Nelson

Way to Grow is excited to announce our participation in the Minnesota Orchestra’s summer concert series, Sommerfest. Celebrating Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday, Sommerfest “explores musical expressions of peace, freedom and…

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A Snapshot of our Preschools this Year

A Snapshot of our Preschools this Year 2560 1707 Chelsea DeLong

From a pajama- piñata party to food bazaars, from balloon parties to buildings, our preschoolers have expanded their minds and horizons all while exploring their imaginations. While these moments are…

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What is it about eating that brings us closer?

What is it about eating that brings us closer? 960 640 Chelsea DeLong

These past two months, our preschools and our families have been talking about food. The children’s interest in food started when they read Bunny Cakes, The Little Red Hen Makes…

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A Visit from Allina Health’s Nurse Marisol

A Visit from Allina Health’s Nurse Marisol 2200 1650 Chelsea DeLong

Good morning, everyone!  Are we ready to talk to Ms. Marisol? Mr. Eka, head teacher at Way to Grow’s Preschool Pals center-based school greets his class and introduces a special…

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So, What Exactly is an IGDI?

So, What Exactly is an IGDI? 2560 1707 Chelsea DeLong

IGDI [ig – dee]   IGDIs, or Individual Growth and Development Indicators, are frequently discussed here at Way to Grow. “The IGDIs are next week.” “Don’t eat those snacks in…

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