From Our Classroom to the Community: The playschool effect
September 2nd, 2025Last week in our classroom: Back to school theme
Sensory table: back to school Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
filler (kinetic sand)
small manipulative (Target Dollar spot letter erasers)
Learning Resources scoopers
Ice cube tray
Activities:
Back to School Magnet + Poem
Each child will create a back-to-school magnet paired with a sweet poem. This special keepsake is perfect for hanging artwork.“We Are a Playschool Family” Bracelets
We’ll read We Are a Classroom Family together, then make our own family bracelets. Kiddos will practice fine motor skills by stringing beads while celebrating that we are all part of the same playschool family.Play Dough Exploration
Little hands will roll, squish, and create with play dough! This open-ended activity builds creativity, strengthens muscles, and gives space for imaginative play.Friendship Tree
We’ll paint our hands to add “handprint leaves” to our classroom friendship tree. Each child’s print is a symbol of belonging, making our tree (and community) more beautiful together.
To this week from our partners: Back to school scavenger hunt & Benefits of Pediatric Chiropractic Care
Our Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Back to School scavenger hunt was a blast!
Families solved riddles and explored each station.
Thanks to our amazing business partners for helping bring the magic to life.
Sara Needler (PhysioKids PT) set up an obstacle course
Rebecca Hernandez (Santosha Wellness) set up a play dough sensory station
Melissa Ludwa (Crescendo Academy of Music) gave musical shaker freebies
Our partnership content starts this week - let's adjust back into the school year with Antoniotti Chiropractic.
Sign up using the link below to receive a free PDF with more information on the benefits of chiropractic care.
To this week in our community: upcoming events
FREE Pelvic Floor Workshop With Dr. Cassie McDonald Ross
Learn how your pelvic floor and core work together as a team during this 1 hour workshop! Dr. Cassie will spend 45 minutes covering simple strategies to build confidence, improve core bracing, and manage pressure so you can move and exercise without symptoms holding you back. The remaining 15 minutes will be open for questions!
Register here for free!
Mama Bear
MamaBear is BACK! This 8-week course if for mamas of ALL ages wanting to work on strength, mobility, and stability with considerations specific to a mama's pelvic floor and core. Mamas will work on breathing control, learn proper lifting and movement education, and learn how to promote additional self-love and compassion. 🫶✨
To reserve your spot and/or learn more click here. Spots are limited!
** For your safety you must be 12 weeks or more postpartum to participate.
Better Runner CoURSE
It is race and running season! Don’t miss this opportunity!
This four-part course is designed to take your running to the next level.
The course includes a portion dedicated to information and a portion dedicated to application and putting learning into practice.
We will focus on mobility, stability, technique, energy systems (cardiorespiratory & fueling), and warm up and cool down specific to running.
September 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th
Saturdays @ 11:30am – 1pm
MUSIC TOGETHER CLASSES
♫ Come sing, wiggle, and jam with your little one at Crescendo Academy of Music! ♫
Registration is OPEN for our fall Music Together classes:
3-week Babies mini-session (for non-mobile infants)
10-week Mixed Ages (for 0-5 year olds)
10-week Rhythm Kids (for 4-6 year olds)
Music Together classes help children of all ages—babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids—discover their inner music-maker by playing and bonding with the grownups they love. Free demo classes and financial aid are available.
Details and registration: here
Brookdale Senior Living Bake Sale
Allie’s Playschool is excited to work with Brookdale Senior Living to provide exposure to intergenerational relationships. If you want to support the residents at Brookdale Senior Living and help raise money for the children at playschool please consider coming to their bake sale on September 19th from 3 PM- 9PM. All proceeds will go directly to playschool.
Reach out to alliesplayschool@gmail.com if you have further questions.
