GTMS Life > Blog April 21, 2025

It’s Springtime! Azure Community

Welcome back Azure Parents!

A Special Visit with Baby Chicks!

Last week, our toddlers had an exciting adventure visiting Mr. Patrick’s classroom to meet some newly hatched chicks! The children were full of curiosity and wonder as their tiny hands gently touched the new born chicks. This was a heartwarming experience that sparked smiles, giggles, and lots of gentle “awws” all around. Moments like these help nurture empathy, care, and a love for living things—plus, who can resist those adorable little peeps?

A Mindful Spring: Simple Ways for Toddlers to Explore the Season

Spring is the perfect time to slow down and soak in the wonders of nature with your toddler. This is the ideal opportunity to practice mindfulness. Mindfulness doesn’t need to be still or serious—it can be full of wonder, wiggles, and wide eyes. Spring is nature’s invitation to pause, notice, and enjoy. Here are some playful, age-appropriate ways to practice mindfulness with your toddler this season: Mindfulness Practices for Toddlers

Upcoming events in April and May

Saturday, April 26, 2025- Auction Art Gallery Walk at GTMS 9:30-11:30AM

Friday, May 2, 2025-39th Annual GTMS Auction at 6:00PM-10:00PM

Friday, May 23, 2025-Professional Development 11:45 Dismissal for all

Monday, May 26, 2025-ALL GTMS Closed

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 AND Thursday, May 29, 2025-Toddler House Ice Cream Social (more info to come)

Saturday, May 31, 2025-Spring Family Social from 10:00AM – 12:00PM (more info to come)

Warm regards,

Alexis, Liz and Cherise

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