🎨 Color Mixing Fun + Storytime Magic! Our preschoolers in Room 5 had an amazing time today exploring color mixing through a hands-on activity inspired by the classic book Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni. In the story, Little Blue and Little Yellow are best friends who hug so tightly they turn green! After reading together, our friends became little scientists, experimenting with colors to see what new ones they could create. This playful activity supported many areas of Maine’s Early Learning Standards: *Early Literacy – listening to and discussing the story, making connections between the book and their own discoveries *Fine Motor Development – squeezing, pouring, and mixing while building hand strength and coordination *Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving – predicting what would happen when colors combined and testing their ideas *Language Development – describing their observations and new discoveries * Science Concepts – exploring cause and effect, learning that colors can change when combined, and making real-world connections through hands-on experimentation * Social-Emotional Skills – sharing materials, taking turns, and celebrating discoveries together It’s amazing how storytelling, science, and play can come together to spark curiosity and joyful learning. (fb)

Hilltop School NOW ENROLLING! A legacy of learning, a future full of wonder. Looking for high-quality early education with a sprinkle of fun and a whole lot of heart? You've found it at Hilltop School – a place where children learn, laugh, and grow every day! Why Families Love Us: ✅ Trusted care & education since 1970 ✅ Open year-round | M–F | 6:30am–5:30pm ✅ Only 11 planned closures a year ✅ Accept Self Pay, CCAP, & other subsidy programs ✅ Emergent, play-based curriculum aligned with Early Learning Standards ✅ Daily updates via our parent app (photos, videos, learning activities, naps, meals, and more!) ✅ 3 HUGE outdoor play areas + summer water play fun! ✅ Preschool and PreK Nature Education Program that visits monthly Sept through June & other surprise special guests center wide throughout the year! ✅ Special school wide events for the children throughout the year such as a harvest carnival, teddy bear picnic, scavenger hunts, the Hilltop Olympics, etc.. ✅ Recently renovated with new floors & in the process of setting up ALL NEW shelving, cubbies, etc.. that’s GREENGUARD Gold Certified – safer, cleaner air and healthier spaces for your little ones! ✅ Fresh air exchange system = cleaner air, better focus, fewer germs, and a healthier learning environment! All staff are qualified, passionate professionals who are here because they LOVE what they do and an administrative team that has been with the organization for 12+ years. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) early education center, we’re mission-driven — not profit-driven. That means our focus is 100% on providing the highest quality care and education, continually investing in our teachers, classrooms, and learning tools to better serve your child and community. 💬 Spots are limited and filling fast! For more info or to schedule a tour, contact us today or visit 👉 www.bangorhilltopschool.com Come see why generations of families have trusted us for over 50 years – and why your child will LOVE it here too! #BangorHilltopSchool #NowEnrolling #PlayBasedLearning (fb)