Zion Christian Early Learning Center
  • Home
  • About
    • Programs
    • Classrooms >
      • Infants 1-Sweet Peas
      • Infants 2-Tiny Turtles
      • Toddler 1-Little Rascals
      • Toddler 2-Shining Stars
      • 3 Year Olds-Wise Owls
      • 4 Year Olds-Busy Bees
      • Pre-K-Explorers
      • School Agers
    • Step Up To Quality
  • Canfield Before & After Care
    • Fees for Care
  • Make A Payment
  • Menus
    • Lunch Menu
    • Snack Menu
  • Events
    • Calendar
  • Forms
  • FAQ
  • Photos
  • Fall Event Calendar
  • Communicable DIseases
  • Employment Opportunities
  • OFF School at Zion
  • Schedule Tour
  • Parent Corner

Parking Lot Numbers

5/13/2020

0 Comments

 
Picture
Picture
This is a fun way to practice numbers and colors with your preschooler. Have your child drive in and park in the number that you have selected.You can also work on colors and ask your child to drive a "blue" car in and park it in spot "3"  This is a great activity for fine motor skills and letter & color recognition. 

*Need a parking lot? Try a shallow cardboard box or draw one. Images can also be found free to print online!
0 Comments

About Bird Bingo

5/12/2020

0 Comments

 
Picture
Looking for something to do with the kids for this warmer day here in Ohio, try About Bird Bingo. 
birdbingo.pdf
File Size: 1146 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

0 Comments

Sprout House

5/11/2020

0 Comments

 
Picture
Picture
Bring science into your home and have some fun with your children by creating a sprout house. This activity works best with fast sprouting seeds. For this project I choose green beans, my children's favorite vegetable, but there are other options out there. We started by soaking our seeds in a cup of water overnight, this is not required but is an old farmers trick to speed up germination. Next wet a paper towel and squeeze out any extra water. Lay the paper towel on a flat surface and place a few seeds a couple of inches apart. Next fold the other end of the paper towel over top and carefully place in the bag. Seal the bag and hang in a window with direct sunlight. 

Before hanging the bag in the window you can have your children make a house or you the printable below. For our project we made them ourselves to work on cutting and shapes.

Watch your sprout houses over the next few weeks and talk about what happening with your children. In a few weeks your child will be able to plant their plant outside. Check back to see how our beans are doing. 
Sprout House PDF
0 Comments

Caterpillars

5/10/2020

1 Comment

 
Picture
Picture
Learning about the life cycle of a butterfly is one of the most magical transformations, and it is amazing for kids to witness and learn about with live caterpillars. Butterfly kits have everything you need to raise a group of butterflies, they have smaller kits for families and large kits for classrooms. Caterpillars will arrive in a cup, see picture above, the cup will be their home until they make a chrysalis. Preschoolers will enjoy watching the caterpillars move around their cup and eat the food. 
​Check out the links below for some fun at home!
Caterpillar Coloring Pages
Caterpillar Craft
Caterpillar Snack
Check back to watch the caterpillars grow!  
1 Comment

Mother's Day

5/8/2020

1 Comment

 
Celebrating Mother's Day this year is a little different. We were not able to do our traditional Muffins with Mommy breakfast or make a special gift with your child but please know that we are still thinking of you all during this time. Included below are a few activities that you can do at home with your children. 
My Mom Rocks Printable
Coloring Sheets
​All About Mom & Grandma Printable 
1 Comment

Celebrate National Day of Prayer

5/7/2020

0 Comments

 
Picture

5 Finger Prayer

1. Your thumb is closet to your heart,
pray for those closet to you your
family and friends. 
2. The pointer finger is used to give directions.
Pray for
teachers, doctors or first responders.
3. The middle finger is the tallest.
Pray for leaders in the church and government. 

4. The ring finger is the weakest.
Pray for the sick, poor, and those most in need. 

5. The pinkie finger is the smallest.
Pray for yourself and your own needs. 


0 Comments

Teacher Appreciation Thank You's

5/7/2020

0 Comments

 
Picture
Picture
0 Comments

Thank You ZCELC Teachers!

5/6/2020

0 Comments

 
0 Comments

Cinco de Mayo

5/5/2020

1 Comment

 
Picture
1 Comment

Cinco de Mayo

5/5/2020

0 Comments

 

Footprint Chili Pepper

Make a keepsake footprint chili pepper character with your children for Cinco de Mayo.
Picture
Supplies needed:
  • Red paint
  • White paint
  • Markers
  • Glue
  • Googly eyes
  • Paper
  • Baby wipes or water for clean up 
  • Paper plate
Make a red footprint with your child. After it is dry do the following: 
  1. Glue on googly eyes. 
  2. Color a green stem.
  3. Color on black arms, legs, & shoes.
  4. Your Chili Pepper is finished!
Picture
0 Comments
<<Previous
Forward>>

    Author

    Archives

    May 2020
    April 2020

    Categories

    All

    RSS Feed

Location

Picture
Zion Lutheran Church

LOCATION

We are located inside Zion Lutheran Church at :
3300 Canfield Rd.
Youngstown, OH 44511
To Schedule a Tour : 330-791-1333
Phone: 330-792-4066
Fax: 330-792-8012
Email: [email protected]
Geniene Hankey - Administrator
Center Hours:
Monday-Friday
6:00am-6:00pm
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday
9:00am-4:00pm
Contact Us
We'd love to show you around!
Picture
Photos from abbybatchelder, Luciano Emanuel
  • Home
  • About
    • Programs
    • Classrooms >
      • Infants 1-Sweet Peas
      • Infants 2-Tiny Turtles
      • Toddler 1-Little Rascals
      • Toddler 2-Shining Stars
      • 3 Year Olds-Wise Owls
      • 4 Year Olds-Busy Bees
      • Pre-K-Explorers
      • School Agers
    • Step Up To Quality
  • Canfield Before & After Care
    • Fees for Care
  • Make A Payment
  • Menus
    • Lunch Menu
    • Snack Menu
  • Events
    • Calendar
  • Forms
  • FAQ
  • Photos
  • Fall Event Calendar
  • Communicable DIseases
  • Employment Opportunities
  • OFF School at Zion
  • Schedule Tour
  • Parent Corner