NAIS' Power Breakfast

Students enrolled in LVCC at Nazareth Intermediate School prepared their own breakfast to to fuel their minds and bodies the morning of the PSSA Tests!

Sam I Am!

The Pre-K Counts class at LVCC on Union Blvd (Allentown) celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday by making green eggs and ham and iconic "Cat in the Hat" headwear!

Welcome, Representative Simmons!

Newly elected Pennsylvania State Representative Justin Simmons paid a special visit to students enrolled in LVCC's South Mountain (Allentown) location. Rep. Simmons read stories to both the Pre-K Counts and Preschool classrooms. He also received a VERY elaborate, student-guided tour of the Pre-K Counts classroom. To see a short video of the tour, visit LVCC's Facebook page!

We {Heart} Art!

At LVCC, we love art! Read our electronic newsletter, CRIB NOTES, to find out why!

Also, be sure to check out our virtual art gallery on Flickr. We hope it inspires you to have an artful day!

Snow Art

Snow has so many uses! Students in the Pre-K Counts class at LVCC on South Mountain (Allentown) used water color paper and washable markers to create melted art. First, students drew colorful pictures depicting outdoor scenes. Then, they bundled up, stepped outside, and let the snowflakes fall on their pictures. Throughout the day, they watched their drawings melt right before their eyes! Thank you, Mother Nature!

Artist Residency

Preschool children enrolled in LVCC at St. Luke's (Bethlehem) enjoy time with their artist-in-residence, Mr. Bill. This morning, Mr. Bill engaged students in a storytelling exercise.

The artist-in-residence program is designed to bring art and creativity to every area of the classroom. Through the exploration of art and music, children develop language and literacy skills, as well as math, science and social skills.

This project is made possible through the Arts in Education Partnership of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency. It is funded by the citizens of Pennsylvania through annual legislative appropriation, and administered locally by the Allentown Art Museum. The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Matching funds for this are provided through a grant from the LEGO Children's Fund.

More photos are available on LVCC's Facebook Page.

Legislative Breakfast

LVCC hosted a legislative breakfast on Friday, January 21st at our Union Blvd location. The purpose of the gathering was to highlight the importance of providing high-quality early education and care for working families in our community.

We love snow days!

Many commuters and homeowners were frustrated by the fluffy white stuff that blanketed our region this week, but we LOVE snow days! Staff from LVCC at Fowler Center (Bethlehem), top photo, used their parachute as a makeshift sled. And, students at LVCC on South Mountain (Allentown), bottom two photos, discovered fresh animal tracks on their playground!

Wet, Wild & Educational

Today, LVCC kicked off another exciting partnership with the Da Vinci Science Center -- thanks to funding from the Harry C. Trexler Trust. Below, students enrolled in LVCC on South Mountain (Allentown) got up close and personal with sea life.

Gingerbread Fun

Pre-K Counts students enrolled in LVCC on South Mountain (Allentown) honed their artistic skills while decorating gingerbread people with their families and teachers.

Science Rocks!

LVCC is set to begin another exciting partnership with the Da Vinci Science Center -- thanks to funding from the Harry C. Trexler Trust. Beginning in 2011, students enrolled in LVCC's preschool classrooms will enjoy regular visits from Da Vinci Science Center educators (and maybe some of their resident creatures, too!)

Yesterday, LVCC preschool teachers honed their science skills at an in-service training at the Da Vinci Center. Experiments reinforced the tools of the trade -- observing, questioning, hypothesizing, predicting, planning, investigating, interpreting & communicating.

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

This week, students enrolled in LVCC's center at Alburtis School made snowman doormats out of carpet squares. The only problem is that they are too cute to wipe your feet on!

Holiday Celebration

Students enrolled in LVCC at Shafer School (Nazareth) hosted a holiday celebration for their families -- complete with an outstanding musical performance!

Warm Holiday Wishes

Best wishes for a jolly holiday season! Check out our holiday card -- Warm Holiday Wishes -- sure to put a smile on your face and a hop in your step!

Santa's Elves Spotted in Nazareth

Students enrolled in LVCC's program at Nazareth Intermediate School have decided to "adopt" the toddler class at LVCC's Stones Crossing (Palmer Township) location. For their first project, the school-age children made sensory bags for the toddlers to enjoy.

The sensory bags are made from reinforced Ziploc bags filled with water soluble paint and baby oil. The enthusiastic toddlers practiced drawing their shapes and letters, as well as mixed paint colors inside the bags. Great job, NAIS students!

Happy Holidays, Kiwanis!

The Kiwanis Club of Allentown threw a fun-filled holiday bash for preschool students enrolled at LVCC's Walnut Street (Allentown) location. Children were treated to a magic show, lunch and a visit from the big man himself. Key Clubbers from Central Catholic High School added to the merriment! Thank you for a warm and wonderful afternoon, Kiwanians!

Happy 40th, LVCC!

Lehigh Valley Children's Centers is celebrating 40 years of dedication to early education! You can help us celebrate. Join our birthday party... already in progress on YouTube.

Don't forget to leave your birthday wishes in the comment box!

Gobble! Gobble!

A feast was enjoyed by all, as the preschoolers, toddlers and infants dined together to celebrate Thanksgiving at LVCC's Stones Crossing (Palmer Township) location. Thank you to all the parents who donated food and the staff who worked so hard to prepare the special luncheon.

Helping Hands

Students enrolled at LVCC at South Mountain (Allentown) are collecting clothing and food to donate to the Salvation Army. They will be accepting donations until December 10th.

Yuck vs. Yum

Thanks to our friends at Moravian College, Pre-K Counts students at LVCC's Fowler Center (Bethlehem) enjoyed a lesson about poison control. Come back and visit us soon!