Fredonia Preschool celebrates Valentine’s Day with lots of fun and learning

Love, laughter and learning filled the class­room during Fredonia Elementary School’s Preschool Valentine’s Party held on February 11, 2025. The special celebration, thought­fully organized by Mrs. Jeanne Crookston, Fredonia Elementary School’s Kindergarten and Preschool teach­er, combined festive fun with meaningful learning experiences designed especially for young learners.

A young Fredonia student grins as she creates her Valentine creations. Photo courtesy of FMUSD.

To make the day en­gaging and education­al, Mrs. Crookston pre­pared five interactive learning centers that allowed preschool stu­dents to rotate through hands-on activities while celebrating Val­entine’s Day. The first center featured a Val­entine Bingo game, where students prac­ticed listening and matching skills in an exciting group setting. At the second center, children enjoyed deco­rating heart-shaped cookies, encouraging creativity while devel­oping fine motor skills.

Learning continued at the third center through a Valentine Math activity focused on adding numbers, helping students strengthen early math concepts in a fun and meaningful way. The fourth center, a Val­entine Cover Up game, provided another op­portunity for students to practice number recognition and count­ing skills. At the fifth center, students cre­ated Valentine crafts to take home and share with their families, adding a personal and heartfelt touch to the celebration.

The preschoolers also joined in the festive spirit by wearing red and pink outfits, fill­ing the classroom with bright colors and joy­ful energy. The event highlighted how learn­ing and celebration can come together to create meaningful and memo­rable experiences for young children.

Fredonia Preschool continues to provide a nurturing environ­ment where students learn through play, creativity and hands-on exploration. Fami­lies interested in giv­ing their child the op­portunity to experience fun and meaningful learning at Fredonia are encouraged to in­quire about upcoming preschool registration.

Preschool at Fredo­nia Elementary School is free. For more infor­mation about enroll­ment and registra­tion, please contact Fredonia Elementary School. The staff looks forward to welcoming new families into the preschool community.