You will find all the information you need to send your little one to school here on this page!

Parents will need to provide supplies for each child upon enrollment.  A few personal items are required DAILY.  Each of the following items must be LABELED with your child’s name:

  • a FULL SIZE (approx. 16″) bag or backpack. NO mini backpacks or bags  
  • Three FULL changes of clothing, including socks, in gallon ziplock bags 
  • a nap mat, roll bed, or child-size sleeping bag (for children 12m+ only) EXAMPLE or EXAMPLE or EXAMPLE 
  • an Extra Large Resealable Ziplock bag – big enough to hold child’s nap mat, for 12m+ only EXAMPLE 
  • an insulated lunch box/bag – include ice packs, utensils, etc. – NO hard-case coolers 
  • Snacks and meals (please read the Nutrition Policy in the Parent Handbook) 

Please select the class in which your child is enrolled for a list of additional items for their classroom.

2022-2023 School Supply Lists:

 

Pre-K/Kinder

Ms. Neptune’s Pre-K School Supply List

  • 2 Cans unscented shaving cream (alcohol free preferred)
  • *1 Box 24 count CRAYOLA Crayons (standard size, not jumbo)
  • *1 Box 10 count Markers (Standard colors)
  • 4 Count Glue sticks
  • 1 4 oz Elmer’s Glue
  • *1 Spiral Notebook
  • *1 Watercolor Paints, 8count standard colors
  • *4 Count Play-Doh brand, not mini
  • *1 Kids Scissors, blunt tip
  • *1 plastic folder with pockets and brads EXAMPLE
  • Girls: 1 box Ziplock Sandwich bags & 1 pack disposable spoons
  • Boys: 1 Box Ziplock Slider Quart bags & 1 pack disposable forks
  • 1 Family Photo
  • *Rain boots (preferred) or water shoes to be kept at school EXAMPLE
  • *1 Stainless steel water bottle, 16 oz  THIS ONE is preferred as it can handle our industrial sanitizing dishwasher and it will stay at school.

*Please clearly LABEL these items with your child’s name!

The following items are required twice during the school year (August and January):

  • 4 rolls select-a-size paper towels
  • 2 boxes kleenex (Please buy a brand you would want to use yourself. Nobody wants scratchy tissues!)
  • 4 clorox/lysol wipes
  • 1 box NITRILE gloves, any size (medium fits most staff)
  • 1 package white copy paper
  • 1 package white card stock – EXAMPLE
  • 2 or more packages Water Wipes (for art/craft clean up) – EXAMPLE

 

Want to send something extra? Mrs. Neptune’s Amazon Wishlist

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/39THBZRKRV4FJ?ref_=wl_share

 

Preschool 3's

Mrs. Coffing’s Three’s School Supply List

  • *Rain boots (preferable) or water shoes to stay at school. LABEL THE HEEL with the first name last initial.

  • 24 count Crayola brand crayons (regular size not jumbo, original colors)

  • 2 Elmers glue sticks

  • *2 notebook regular size

  • *1 pack Crayola washable markers original colors

  • *1 safety scissors, blunt tip

  • 1 Watercolor Paints, 8count standard colors

  • 4 pack Play-Doh brand playdough (not mini)

  • *1 hard rectangular pencil case with zipper  EXAMPLE

  • Boys: 1 box quart size slider Ziploc bags & 1 box disposable forks

  • Girls: 1 box sandwich size Ziploc bags & 1 box disposable spoons

  •  4×6 family picture

*Please clearly LABEL these items with your child’s name!

The following items are required twice during the school year (August and January):

  • 4 rolls select-a-size paper towels
  • 2 boxes kleenex (Please buy a brand you would want to use yourself. Nobody wants scratchy tissues!)
  • 4 clorox/lysol wipes
  • 1 box NITRILE gloves, any size (medium fits most staff)
  • 1 package white copy paper
  • 1 package white card stock – EXAMPLE
  • 2 or more packages Water Wipes. (for art/craft clean up) MUST BE THIS BRAND due to class allergy – EXAMPLE

Want to send something “extra”  Visit Mrs. Coffings Amazon wish list!  This is a great place to reference for teacher gifts throughout the year!

Mrs. Coffing’s Amazon Wish List

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2YE9GQB959PPQ?ref_=wl_share

Preschool 2's

Mrs. Visser’s School Supply List

  • 4 pack Play-Doh brand playdough
  • Kinetic Sand Sandbox Set (available at Target, Walmart, Amazon) EXAMPLE 
  • 1 bag aquarium rocks, any color, shape or size
  • 1 small, empty food container: our kids prefer to play with real food over play food. I can recycle your PopTarts box, spice canister, or empty ice cream carton into an invaluable part of our dramatic play area! (You can send these throughout the year!)
  • Boys:  1 box of (50) plastic forks     &     1 package BLACK card stock
  • Girls:   1 pack of (50) plastic spoons     &     1 ream white copy paper
  • 2 packs of SENSITIVE diaper wipes. These will be shared. Any non-sensitive wipes will be sent back.
  • 1 full package diapers, only if potty training – Pull-ups are just more expensive diapers, but if you choose to send them, they MUST HAVE VELCRO SIDES (LABELED with your child’s name)
  • 1 pair closed-toed water shoes or boots. These will remain at school, so we may still enjoy outdoor time on rainy days!
  • 1 printed 4×6 photo of your family! Please write family members’ names on the back, as your child calls them.
  • 1 printed 4×6 photo of your family pets labeled with their names on the back,
  • If you don’t have a photo with your whole family or all of your pets together, feel free to email pictures to me, and I’ll create a collage
  • 1 rock, the size of your child’s fist. These will be used for an upcoming art project!

The following items are required twice during the school year (August and January):

  • 4 rolls select-a-size paper towels
  • 2 boxes kleenex (Please buy a brand you would want to use yourself. Nobody wants scratchy tissues!)
  • 4 clorox/lysol wipes
  • 1 box NITRILE gloves, any size (medium fits most staff)
  • 1 package white copy paper
  • 1 package white card stock – EXAMPLE
  • 2 or more packages Water Wipes (for art/craft clean up) – EXAMPLE

I’M ON THE HUNT FOR A ROTARY PHONE! If you have one or come across one, please send it in!

Want to send something “extra”?  Visit Mrs. Visser’s Amazon wish list!  This is a great place to reference for teacher gifts throughout the year! 

 

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1UPWYL0EGXT8K?ref_=wl_share

 

 

 

Toddlers

The Hive Supply List 🐝

  • 3 packages of unscented baby wipes (for classroom use)
  • Boys: 1 box gallon size zip lock bags
  • Girls:  1 box snack size zip lock bags
  • 1 bottle of white school glue
  • 4 pack Play-Doh brand playdough
  • 1 bag shaped pasta, (not long like spaghetti or linguini)
  • 1 bag uncooked white rice
  • Black Sharpie markers pack, any size
  • Washable finger paint
  • Sensitive Shaving cream
  • Cornstarch
  • A family picture (4X6) we can place in our room for the children to look and talk about.
  • *1 package of diapers and wipes for diaper changes (LABELED with your child’s name)
The following items are required twice during the school year (August and January):
  • 4 rolls select-a-size paper towels
  • 2 boxes kleenex (Please buy a brand you would want to use yourself. Nobody wants scratchy tissues!)
  • 4 clorox/lysol wipes
  • 1 box NITRILE gloves, any size (medium fits most staff)
  • 1 package white copy paper
  • 1 package white card stock – EXAMPLE
  • 2 or more packages Water Wipes (for art/craft clean up) – EXAMPLE
Want to send something “extra”? Our Amazon Wish List is a great place to reference for teacher gifts throughout the year!

 

Infants

GARDEN and SKY infant supply list

  • 1 box gallon size ziploc bags
  • 1 plastic folder with pockets
  • *2 packages of baby wipes
  • *1 full package of diapers
  • *Formula/breastmilk and bottles, for EACH feeding (We cannot clean and reuse bottles)
  • Daily routine or schedule for baby, dated and signed. (This will need to be updated monthly)
  • 1-2 4×6 family photos

*Please clearly LABEL these items with your child’s name!

The following items are required twice during the school year (August and January):

  • 4 rolls select-a-size paper towels
  • 2 boxes kleenex (Please buy a brand you would want to use yourself. Nobody wants scratchy tissues!)
  • 4 clorox/lysol wipes
  • 1 box NITRILE gloves, any size (medium fits most staff)
  • 1 package white copy paper
  • 1 package white card stock – EXAMPLE
  • 2 or more packages Water Wipes (for art/craft clean up) – EXAMPLE

 

 

Preparing Your Child:

Now let’s talk about preparing for preschool! Children grow and develop at their own pace, so having a one-size-fits-all mentality on getting ready for preschool simply does not work.  The children do not have to be at a certain academic level or be able to perform any required skills when they come to us.  Teachers passionately work with each child to help him or her grow and accomplish their next set of goals.  But there is so much you can do to prepare for this next big step.

The best thing you can do to get your child ready for preschool is to talk about it!  Children are often afraid of the unknown.  (Isn’t everyone?) When something is familiar, it is easier to navigate.  Talk about the things they will do, the teachers that will love them, and the other children who they will play with.  Talking about preschool may help them address their fears of being left in a “scary” place with “strange” people.  So talk with them about how they will stay there while you leave for a little while.  Reassure them that you will be back to get them after a day of fun things!  Another helpful strategy is to bring your child with you any time you are visiting the school.  Your tour will provide an excellent opportunity to introduce your child to the preschool environment.  Other great times to familiarize your child with his or her new school are when you are returning paperwork or attending a school event.

 

Orientation:

All parents enrolling their child at Methodist Preschool will be required to attend an orientation to the program and completion of registration for the school year.  Parent Night is held in August for this purpose.  Parents enrolling after the school year has begun will need to schedule their orientation with the preschool Director prior to their child’s first day.