Our Early Learning Program E-Newsletter is sent out bi-weekly to families.

Read current and past issues, in PDF format.

2024

February 2nd, 2024

• A Message From Leanna –­­­ Anxious Nation
• Classroom Corner – Identifying & Creating Familiar Silhouettes
• Extended Education Program – Inventive Engineering In the Classroom
• Classroom Pod Newsletters for February
• Ideas From the Kitchen – The Importance of Maintaining a Healthy Diet for Yourself and Family
• WBC Staff Highlight – William Chambers

January 19th, 2024

• A Message From Leanna –­­­ Taking Time For You
• A WBC Announcement
• Sue & Lester Could Use Our Help
• Classroom Pod Newsletters for January
• Ideas From the Kitchen – Dealing With Picky Eaters
• WBC Staff Highlight – Katelyn McAndrews

January 5th, 2024

• A Message From Leanna –­­­ Leanna Lorden Nominated as Concord Monitor’s 2023 Hometown Hero
• Classroom Corner – Learning About Snow and Ice
• Extended Education Program – Recent Art Master Club Activities
• Classroom Pod Newsletters for January
• Ideas From the Kitchen – Milk: A Rich Source of Nutrition
• WBC Staff Highlight – Allison Saltmarsh

2023

December 22nd, 2023

• A Message From Leanna –­­­ Recovery: A Long Bumpy Road
• Classroom Corner – Introducing Music To Circle Time
• Extended Education Program – December’s Community Service Project
• Classroom Pod Newsletters for December
• Ideas From the Kitchen – Vitamin C
• WBC Staff Highlight – Hannah Blackburn

December 8th, 2023

• A Message From Leanna –­­­ When Our Kids are Struggling – They Need Support, not Solutions
• Classroom Corner – Making Blueberry Muffins
• Extended Education Program – A New Addition to Our Programming
• Upcoming WBC Event – Knit Wits Annual Craft Fair Fundraiser: The Results Are In!
• Classroom Pod Newsletters for December
• Ideas From the Kitchen – Why it is Important to Eat Whole Grains  
• WBC Staff Highlight – Laura Jaques

November 24th, 2023

• A Message From Leanna –­­­ A Season of Gratitude
• Classroom Corner – Jell-O Sensory Activity
•  Extended Education Program – Supporting the Henniker Food Pantry
• Upcoming WBC Event – Knit Wits Annual Craft Fair Fundraiser
• WBC & Henniker Family Dentistry Halloween Parade – The Results Are In!
• Ideas From the Kitchen – A Healthy Relationship with Sugar
• WBC Staff Highlight – Nicole Lacharite

November 10th, 2023

• A Message From Leanna – How Every Child Can Thrive by Five
• Classroom Pod E-Newsletters for October & November
• Extended Education Program – 24th Annual Lights On Afterschool Celebration
• 4th Annual WBC & Henniker Family Dentistry Halloween Parade
• Ideas From the Kitchen – The Benefits of Food Play
• Ongoing Tucker Free Library Event
• WBC Staff Highlight – Karen Nadeau

October 27, 2023

• A Message From Leanna – Boxitects
• Classroom Corner – Making Spider Treats in Preschool
• Classroom Pod E-Newsletters for October & November
• Extended Education Program – Across NH Out-of-Schooltime Conference
• Upcoming WBC Event – Halloween Parade Fundraiser
• Ideas From the Kitchen – October is Eat Better, Eat Together Month
• Ongoing Tucker Free Library Event – Time For Tots
• WBC Staff Highlight – Susan Woods

October 13th, 2023

• Message From the Director – Modeling the Mess Up
• Classroom Corner – Celebrating Fire Safety Month
• What We Do on Staff Professional Development Days
• Upcoming WBC Event – Halloween Parade Fundraiser
• Classroom Pod Newsletters for October & November
• Ongoing Tucker Free Library Event – Story Walk
• WBC Staff Highlight – Erin Calvert

September 29, 2023

• Message From the Director – When You Spend an Extra 10 Minutes at the Dinner Table
• Classroom Corner – Pumpkin-Themed Sensory Bin
• Extended Education Program – Music Monday
• Upcoming WBC Event – Halloween Parade Fundraiser
• Ideas From the Kitchen – Healthy Food Portions for Children
• Ongoing Tucker Free Library Event – Preschool Time
• WBC Staff Highlight – Taylor Pike

September 15th, 2023

• Message From the Director – “Easing Worries and Fears with Deep Breathing” From Zero to Three
• Classroom Corner – Sharing Our All About Me Bags During Circle Time
• Extended Education Program – Partnership with N.E.C.’s Freshman Seminar Program
• The Launch of the N.H. Campaign to Raise Child Care Pay!
• Ideas From the Kitchen – Creating A Healthy Relationship Between Your Child and Food
• WBC Staff Highlight – Caitlyn Nadeau

September 1st, 2023

• Message From the Assistant Executive Director – “Lost it” On Your Children This Summer? Join the Club  
• Classroom Corner – Playdough in the Preschool Classroom
• Extended Education Program – Morning Routines
• Classroom Pod Newsletters
• Ideas From the Kitchen – We Are So Happy to Have the WBC Classroom Community Garden Back!
• WBC Staff Highlight – Suniti Gray

August 18th, 2023

• Message From the Assistant Executive Director – ­­Solve Child Care and ‘We’re Going to Live in One Hell of a Great State’
• Classroom Corner – Our WBC Community Garden is Back
• A Helpful Parenting Resource
• 2023 Henniker Summer Concert Series – Kotoko Brass
• Ideas From the Kitchen – The Importance of Staying Hydrated
• WBC Staff Highlight – Leanna Lorden

August 4th, 2023

• Message From the Director – 85+ Things to Do in NH This Summer
• Classroom Corner – Developing Our Five Senses Through Jell-O and Marine Life
• Extended Education Program – What Have We Been Up To?
• Ideas From the Kitchen – Introducing New and Healthy Foods into Your Child’s Diet
• Thank you, Granite United Way!
• Monthly Classroom Newsletters
• WBC Staff Highlight – Katelyn McAndrew

July 7, 2023

• Message From the Director – My Favorite Games From Bluey
• Classroom Corner – Fireworks in the Preschool Classroom
• Extended Education Program – Keep it Simple
• Ideas From the Kitchen – Celebrating America’s Birthday in the WBC Kitchen
• 2023 Henniker Summer Concert Series Presents – Andrew North and the Rangers
• WBC Pre-K Graduation
• WBC Staff Highlight – Haiden Burnside

June 23, 2023

• Message From the Director – Rose, Bud, Thorn ­
• Classroom Corner – Color Wheel Scavenger Hunt
• Ideas from the Kitchen – Making Healthy Choices in a Fast-Paced World
• Extended Education Program – SACERS Training
• Classroom Pod Newsletters
• 2023 Henniker Summer Concert Series – Line-Up Announcement
• WBC Staff Highlight – Jessica Lavolpicelo

June 9th, 2023

• Message From the Director – Ray Grande’s Reading to Children Website ­
• Classroom Corner – Learning How Plants Grow and Develop
• Extended Education Program – Summer Transition Can be Worrisome for Children
• Town of Henniker Presents – 2023 Henniker Summer Concert Series
• NH Gives – Thank You for Supporting NH Gives
• WBC Staff Highlight – Callie Yetto

May 26, 2023

• Message From the Director – A Thank you to the Parents/Guardians of our Early Learning Programs
• Classroom Corner – Sensory Bin: Science Experiments  
• Extended Education Program – Farm Fresh NH
• NH GIVES – Save the Date!
• Monthly Classroom Newsletters
• WBC Staff Highlight – Teacher Appreciation Week

May 12th, 2023

• Message From the Director – Lynn Lyons
• Classroom Corner – Toddler Classroom Painting Activity
• Extended Education Program – The Benefits of Out of School Time Programs
• Kentucky Derby Party
• WBC Staff Highlight – Makayla Gilbert

April 28th, 2023

• A Message from the Director – Delights
• Classroom Corner – Celebrating Earth Day
• Extended Education Program – Cultivating Collaboration & Connection
• Classroom Newsletters
• Staff Highlights – Rusty Gage’s First Year as Active Living Director

April 14th, 2023

• A Message from the Director – Play
• Classroom Corner – Jam on Bread
• Extended Education Program – Summer Camp Registration has Begun
• Open Barn in Boscawen!
• Ideas From the Kitchen – A Bittersweet Goodbye
• Tucker Free Library Presents: Bubbling Bottle
• Staff Highlights – Lauren Moseley

March 31st, 2023

• A Message from the Director – Parent Confessions
• Classroom Corner – Ice Cream Volcanos in the Preschool Classroom
• Extended Education Program – Summer Camp Info Night
• WBC Kentucky Derby Party 2023
• Ideas From the Kitchen – Family Pizza Night
• Lions Kids Sight USA
• Staff Highlights – Erin Calvert

March 17th, 2023

• A Message from the Director – 2023 N.A.E.Y.C. Public Policy Forum
• Classroom Corner – Dinosaurs are Back in the Pre-K Classroom
• Extended Education Program – Messy Play
• Ideas From the Kitchen – Fun St. Patrick’s Day Recipes for Kids
• Classroom Pod Newsletters
• Staff Highlights – Kaitlyn Carey

March 3, 2023

• A Message From Our Executive Director – Leanna Lorden Goes to Washington
• Classroom Corner – A Dinosaur-Themed Day in Pre-K
• Extended Education Program – Artist of the Week
• Ideas From the Kitchen – Getting Your Child to Eat More Veggies
• A White Birch Center Family Announcement – The Bythewood Family
• Staff Highlights – Nicole Lacharite

February 17, 2023

• Message From the Director – Farewell Acknowledgement Letter to Jess Webb
• Extended Education Program – Summer Camp
• Classroom Pod Newsletters
• Tucker Free Library Presents – Game Groups &  Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby Vol. 3 Book Signing
• Classroom Corner – Valentine’s Day Station Activity
• WBC Staff Highlight – Jess Webb

February 3rd, 2023

• Message From the Director – Parenting Strategy
• Cosmic Kids!
• Extended Education Program – Strengthening Soft Skills
• Ideas From the Kitchen – American Heart Month
• Classroom Corner – Classroom Transitions
• WBC Staff Highlight – Hannah Blackburn

January 20th, 2023

• Message From the Director – The Power of Building Connections 
• Picky Eaters
• Extended Education Program – White Birch Bucks 
• Ideas From the Kitchen – Talking Positivly at Mealtimes: Your Words Matter
• Tucker Free Library Presents – Sundays at the Library Family Edition: Mr. Aaron
• Classroom Pod Newsletters
• Classroom Corner – Learning How to Use Safety Scissors

• WBC Staff Highlight – Charline Kellerman

January 6th, 2023

• Message From the Director – Taking Time for You
• Sesame Street Big Feelings Resource
• Extended Education Program – The Impact of Music & Dance
• Ideas From the Kitchen – Healthy New Years’ Resolutions 
• Tucker Free Library Activities
• Classroom Corner – Learning About Holiday Traditions in the Classroom 
• WBC Staff Highlight – Jess Klein 

2022

December 23rd, 2022

December 9th, 2022

• Message From the Director – If You Look for Perfection, You’ll Miss Growth
• Gift Giving Among Children
• Ideas From the Kitchen – 15 Fun Holiday Food Traditions
• Extended Education Program – Safe Alternatives to Water Beads
• Classroom Corner – An Active Living & Early Learning Holiday Tradition
• Tucker Free Library Upcoming December Activities
• WBC Staff Highlight – Robin Odum  

November 25th, 2022

• Message From the Director – Family Yoga
• Managing Your Child’s Emotions Through Bibliotherapy
• Ideas From the Kitchen – Thanksgiving Recipe: Mini Pumpkin Pies
• Extended Education Program – Thank You NEC Bridges to Learning  
• November & December Pre-k & Preschool Pod Newsletter
• WBC Staff Highlight – Caitlyn Nadeau

November 10th, 2022

• A Message from the Director – Llama Llama Mad at Momma 
• Winter Activities for the Whole Family 
• Classroom Corner – Pre-K Scavenger Hunt
• Ideas From the Kitchen – Baked Goods Needed For Active Living Craft Fair 
• Extended Education – Helping Your Child Manage Thier Emotions 
• 3rd Annual Henniker Dentistry Halloween Parade 
• Staff Highlights – Maggie Stone

October 28th, 2022

• A Message from the Director – Outside Fall Activity: Find That Tree!
• Bizzy the Very Busy Bumblebee By Brandi Mae
• Classroom Corner – Alphabet Awareness: C is for Cloud!
• Ideas From the Kitchen – Food & Media: Not a Healthy Mix
• Extended Education – Start of the Holiday Season
• A WBC Family Announcement!
• Pizza on the Playground and Open House Event
• Staff Highlights – Felicia Davis

October 14th, 2022

• A Message From The Director – Why Kids Love Building Forts- And Why Experts Say They Might Need Them Now More Than Ever
• The Milestone Tracker App
• Classroom Corner– Alphabet Awareness: B is for Bus!
• Ideas From The Kitchen – Farm-To-Table
• Tucker Free Library Activities – Sundays at the Library Family Edition, Foodie Book Club, Puzzle & Board Game Swap
• Classroom Newsletters – Infant Classroom 
• Extended Education – Toothpaste Tube Words Activity 
• Staff Highlights – William Chambers

October 4th, 2022

• A Message From The Director – Learning To Choose Love Even When Life Is Difficult Will Change Your Life 
• Winter Activities 
• Classroom Corner – Extended Education Projects
• Classroom Newsletters – Infant Classroom Fall Themed Painting Activities 
• Ideas From The Kitchen – How to Avoid Food Traps 
• Extended Education – Students Vs. Teachers 
• Staff Highlights – Leanna Lorden 

September 16th, 2022

• A Message From The Director – Prop Box
• Social Stories By Brandi Mae 
• Classroom Corner – Extended Education Projects
• Classroom Newsletters – Pre-K
• Ideas From The Kitchen – Fall Comfort Foods Kids Love 
• Extended Education – Partnership With New England College
• Staff Highlights – Alli Van Lier

September 2nd, 2022

• A Message From The Director – Playdough Recipes (cooked and uncooked)
• Introducing STEM At An Early Age
• Classroom Corner – Our Kickstart Class Graduated!
• Ideas From The Kitchen – What’s Cooking?
• Extended Education – What The Kids Loved About Summer Camp
• Staff Highlights – Allison Saltmarsh

August 19th, 2022

• A Message From The Director – S.T.E.M.
• The Scaffolding Method 
• The Classroom Corner – Book Buddies 
• Ideas From the Kitchen  – 5 Great Reasons To Cook With Your Kids
• Extended Education Program – 10 Ways to Make the Switch From Summer to School 
• Staff Highlights – Kaitlyn Carey

August 4th, 2022

• A Message From The Director – Easing Worries & Fears With Deep Breathing From Zero to Three 
• Early Education Transition
• The Classroom Corner – Process Vs. Product: Importance of Sensory Exploration 
• Ideas From the Kitchen  – Healthy Snacks 
• Extended Education Program – Now Enrolling for the 2022-2023 School Year
• Classroom Newsletters 
• Staff Highlights – Michaela Dunn 

July 22nd, 2022 

• A Message From Thre Director – Do What You Love, Love What You Do
• Science Center Field Trip
• The Classroom Corner -Christmas in July
• Ideas From the Kitchen  – Picky Eaters 
• Extended Education Program – Learning About Bike Safety
• Staff Highlights – Happy Birthday Marc!

July 8th, 2022

• Message From the director – 85+ Things to do in NH This Summer 
• Parent Resources – Zero to Three
• The Classroom Corner – Independence Day Themed Arts & Crafts 
• Extended Education Program – Mount Sunapee State Park         
• Ideas From the Kitchen – Mealtime Memo for Parents: Red, White, and Blue 
• Tucker Free Library – Summer Reading Activities  
• WBC Staff Highlight – Ryder Close 

June 24th 2022

• Message From the director – Sun Safety
• Parent Resources – Sun Safety 
• The Classroom Corner –Making Rainbow Slushies & Learning About Colors
• Ideas From the Kitchen – The Two Bite Book Club 
• Extended Education Program – Thank You!!           
• WBC Staff Highlight – Jess Webb 

June 9th 2022

• Message From the director – Transitions Within the Day: Q & A
• Parent Resources – Green Light App
• The Classroom Corner –Pre-K Obstacle Course
• Ideas From the Kitchen – What’s Cooking: Marc’s Grilling Tips
• Extended Education Program – Safety Care Training           
• WBC Staff Highlight – Rusty Gage

May 27, 2022

• Message From the director – Rose, Bud, Thorn
• Parent Resources – Safety Recall
• The Classroom Corner – Learning About Insects
• Ideas From the Kitchen – What’s Cooking?
• Extended Education Program – Gaga Ball
• Fundraising Announcment – NH Gives
• WBC Highlight – Rebecca Gagnon

May 13, 2022

• Message From the director – What Happens Behinds the Scenes
• Parent Resources – Science At Home
• The Classroom Corner –Cinco De Mayo
• Ideas From the Kitchen – What’s Cooking
• Extended Education Program – School Vacations and Activities
• WBC Highlight – Ashley Zbyszynski

April 29, 2022

• Message From the director – Child Care is Essential: Celebrating Child Care Provider Appreciation Day – Friday, May 6th
• Parent Resources – Adopt NH
• The Classroom Corner –Operation Kids Sight 
• Ideas From the Kitchen – Gardening With Your Child
• General Anouncment – New Hours at the Tucker Free Library 
• Extended Education Program – Energy Burning Activities 
• WBC Highlight – Teresa Speigel

April 15, 2022

• Message From the director – Week of the Young Child Update
• Parent Resources – The Fun Pass
• The Classroom Corner –Piñata Party!
• Ideas From the Kitchen – What’s Cooking
• Extended Education Program – Now Enrolling WBC Summer Camp
• WBC Highlight – Raegan Webb

April 4th, 2022

• Message From the director – Week of the Young Child
• Parent Resources – Final Three Continuing E.D.
• The Classroom Corner – St. Patrick’s Day
• Ideas From the Kitchen – Food For Thought
• Extended Education Program – Social and Emotional Development
• Staff Highlight – Megan Holland

March 18, 2022

• Message From the director – Spring is on the Way 
• Parent Resources – S.E.L.A. of New Hampshire 
• The Classroom Corner 
• Ideas From the Kitchen – Food For Thought
• Extended Education Program 
• Staff Highlight – Caitlyn Nadeau

March 4, 2022

• Message From The Director – Children’s Books That Inspire Creativity, Inclusion & Resilience
• Parent Resources – PBS Kids Or Parents
• Introduction Of A New Section – The Classroom Corner
• Ideas From The Kitchen – Food For Thought
• March’s USDA Food Program Menu
• Staff Highlight – Frank Paolini, Active Living Director

February 18th, 2022

• Message From the director – Covid Car Packages
• Parent Resources – Highlights Magazine
• Final weekly update from the Pats Peak School and Ride Program
• Ideas From the Kitchen – Food For Thought
• Pre-k Valentine’s Day Party
• Staff Highlight – William Chambers, Development Manager

February 4th, 2022

• Message From the director – Play, Learn, Grow
• Parent Resources – The Importance of Family Photos
• Update from the Pats Peak School and Ride Program
• Ideas From the Kitchen – Food For Thought
• Staff Highlight – Jean Colby, Office Manager

January 21st, 2022

• Message From the director – Favorite Things From the Playroom
• Parent Resources
• Update from the Pats Peak School and Ride Program
• Ideas From the Kitchen
• Staff Highlight

2021

December 31st, 2021

• Message from our director
• Parent Resources
• Pats Peak Learn to Ski and Ride Program
• Ideas From the Kitchen
• Staff Highlghts

December 17th, 2021

• New Message from the Director
• Parent Resources
• Ideas From the Kitchen
• White Birch Holiday Changes
• Staff Highlight

December 7th, 2021

• New message from the director
• New Cupola at White Birch
• The Henniker Family Dentistry
• 2021 Annual Appeal
• Staff Highlight