Grandparent's Day

ICP is all about family: children, parents, siblings, grandparents and other extended family members, pets... Inviting our grandparents to school is one of the highlights of our year.

Sometimes grandparents cannot come, and so we get to bring some other special person to school with us.

It is delightful to watch the children's faces light up when these special people play with them at school.

The children are so proud to show what they can do.

The grandparents are often pretty amazed at the different kinds of things their grandchild is doing at preschool, and they seem to love the opportunity to try as well.

We bake cookies to share, and then we frost them and eat them during snack.

Grandparents often play differently than parents, and this adds another layer of learning about people to the child's experiences.

Daddies are always welcome, and guaranteed silliness and fun happens when they are there.

This grandma speaks very little English. It was wonderful watching how her grand-daughter took care of her, making sure she was comfortable and knew what we were doing.

Getting in and out of the little chairs can be challenging for grandparents, but how great that they try!

This grandpa discovered an old childhood book. What a great way to touch someone.

The children love the opportunity to watch these grown ups work and play right alongside them. When was the last time this grandpa painted at an easel?

And, of course, we break bread together. It is so important for children to know that they belong to something much bigger than them, and bringing grandparents to preschool is a rich and wonderful experience for all of us.