Step by Step Costa Mesa

Pre-K Class of 2010

2010-06-21T16:15:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the Pre-K graduating class of 2010. They will be going off to kindergarten in September.

Parent Education Workshop

2010-06-21T15:31:00.000-07:00

Each month here at Step by Step we provide parent workshops covering a variety of topics. These pictures are from our workshop on Behavior Management Strategies. The presenter Dr. Sheri Senter (CEO of NPSS) gave the parents helpful information that the parents can use at home with their children.

Mother's Day 2010

2010-06-21T15:15:00.000-07:00

Our Mother's Day Celebration was a hit. Each of the classrooms made a Strawberry Truffle with the children. (Thanks Debbie for the receipe).

Cinco de Mayo

2010-05-14T16:28:00.000-07:00

Dale, dale dale

No pierdas el tino

Por que si lo pierdes

Pierdes el camino
Ya le diste uno

Ya le diste dos

Ya le diste tres

Y tu tiempo se acabo
English Translation:

Hit it, hit it, hit it

Don't lose your aim

Because if you lose it

You will lose your way
You hit it once

You hit it twice

You hit it three times

And your time is up

Week of the Young Child

2010-05-14T16:17:00.000-07:00

During Week of the Young Child we had several activities going on throughout the week. We began with a school picnic. We also had crazy hair day. This is our teacher Darcie who is a blond with her crazy hair on.

2010 Spring Carnival

2010-05-13T14:18:00.000-07:00

Step by Step held their Spring Carnival on Saturday, April 17th. Everyone had a wonderful time playing the games at the booths. The children were able to turn their tickets in for prizes at the prize center. The prizes included anything from toys to Mc Donald gift certificates to live goldfish.

Youngest American Idol

2010-04-20T15:52:00.000-07:00

At Step by Step (Nessa’s school) fundraiser on Saturday, she picked up the mike and started singing (no prompting from us at all…she thinks she can sing…it’s from watching too much American Idol). She usually just kind of yells when she sings, but will sometimes break into a more gentle sing song type of song as she's doing here. It was really cute. Everybody stopped to listen which encouraged her to sing louder and more!! It took an army to get that mike out of her hand :o)

Pre-K Recipe for how to make a Snowman

2010-01-27T16:26:00.000-08:00

3 packs of snow

2 buttons

1 scarf

1 hat

2 mittens

2 boots

10 rocks

1 belt
2 sticks

3 buttons

1 broom

1 flower

First you make a big ball of snow then you do another medium size ball and put it on the big one. Make a little ball and put it on the medium one. Next you have to put the scarf around the head. Use the carrot for the nose and the hat on the head. Put the buttons for the shirt and put the eyes under the hat. Put the mouth under the nose. Next put on arms and the mittens. Then put the broom next to his hands. Put the boots at the bottom of the big ball. We put the belt on his bottom.

Happy Martin L. King Day

2010-01-15T17:47:00.000-08:00

The staff at Step by Step wishes everyone a wonderful 3 day weekend in celebration of Martin L. King's birthday.

Now Enrolling

2010-01-12T15:23:00.000-08:00

Circle Time

2009-12-29T14:25:00.001-08:00

As part of our curriculum we continue the inside activities outside. The Older Infant Room is having Circle Time outside singing the "Wheels on the Bus."

Riding Around In My Automobile

2009-12-29T14:13:00.000-08:00

Riding around in my automobile with Vanessa and Christian behind the wheel.

Small Group

2009-12-29T13:27:00.000-08:00

Cheria and Camilla are doing small group time. They are painting with q-tips.

2009 Winter Program

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Toddler Room

Older Infant Room

2009 Winter Program

2009-12-14T16:03:00.000-08:00

After lots of rehearsal and practice the 2009 Winter Program was a huge success. There was standing room only.

Infant Room

2009 Winter Program

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Pre-K Room

Preschool Room

Multicultural Feast Photos

2009-11-27T16:08:00.000-08:00

Multi Cultural Feast

2009-11-27T15:27:00.000-08:00

The staff at Step by Step hope that you and your families enjoy the Thanksgiving holidays. We had a multicultural feast at the center that was well attended by families.

South Africa Week Aug. 6-10th

2009-08-10T16:43:00.000-07:00

Pre K visits John Wayne Airport

2009-08-10T16:17:00.000-07:00

The Pre-K class start our summer program off with a trip to the John Wayne Airport. We took a class picture in front of the statue of John Wayne. While we were on our field trip we were able to see the airplanes take off and land.

2009-06-10T10:06:00.000-07:00

It's June and summer is here!

Step by Step Costa Mesa has a wonderful June awaiting your children...read all about it here.

June 19 is our Pre-K Moving On Celebration - 10:30 a.m.

June 21 Summer Camp Begins - USA

June 22nd is our Father's Day ice cream social at 4:00 p.m.
Also on June 22nd - we will create passports for Around the World in 50 Days travel event.
June 23rd - finish passports
June 24 - Create Camp Shirts
June 25 - Pre-K field trip to John Wayne Airport
June 26 - Language Experience - "I saw______at the airport.
June 27 - Board Plane to Mexico!
June 29 - Arrive in Mexico!
June 30 - Create Ojo de Dios

Parents and teachers will be participating in our Around the World in 50 Days event. Recipes from the areas we "visit" will be shared with everyone and we will learn about the traditional food and clothing of the countries and areas that we "visit". There is a lot to see and learn. Our Around the World experience will be a fun, interesting, and creative way to learn!

Visit our blog in July where we will have information on the places we will be "traveling" to next month.

2009-05-05T21:19:00.000-07:00

Happy May!

May 11 at 4:30 is our Mother's Day Tea.

Teacher appreciation week - May 11-15

May 28th, Parent Advisory League (PAL) meets.

Happy March!

2009-03-06T16:07:00.000-08:00

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Happy Fall!

2008-10-27T13:02:00.000-07:00

Parent mtg @5;30pm Tues. 10/28/08
Fall pumpkin patch/ fall festivities 4:30 - 6:30 Pumpkin carving and activities.
Winter fundraiser starts 10/27 - 11/14 (Sees Candy and cookie dough)
November 7 @ 5:00 Directors Chat
November 20Th Multicultural feast at lunch. Parents and families are welcomed.

As the holidays are falling around the corner, we will start with a parent meeting on Tuesday October 28Th. We'll talk about the fundraiser, dates for events and our new blog. We are busily getting ready for our NAEYC Accreditation and will update you as time gets closer.

Get ready to have fun at our annual pumpkin patch/ fall festival on Wednesday, October 29Th from 4-6:30. We will have activities, food, face painting and yes, pumpkin carving. See you there! Cost is $5.00 includes pumpkin, food and activities.

Gail, Director

Welcome!

2008-08-12T16:13:00.001-07:00

Welcome to Step by Step Costa Mesa's official blog! Check out our calender for exciting events that we have coming up for our center.