What a “Warm Christian Environment” Means at FPP
Grace before snack, stories that stick, and room for every family. What faith looks like at preschool, and what it doesn't.
The FPP Blog
Ideas and encouragement for growing families.
Notes from our teachers and staff on things to do together, learning at home, early childhood development, health, and faith. Written for parents, preschool-sized.
Sniffles, Fevers, and the Preschool Germ Gauntlet
Eight to ten colds a year is normal. When to keep your child home, when they're ready to come back, and how we keep the germs (somewhat) in check.
Milestones, Not Deadlines: A Calm Look at Ages Two to Five
Development comes in ranges, not report cards. What teachers watch for between two and five, and when it's worth a chat with your pediatrician.
What Your Child Is Really Learning When They Play
Blocks are math, the pretend kitchen is language class, and the easel is pre-writing. A translation guide to the hidden curriculum of play.
A Parent's Guide to the First Drop-Off (It's Okay to Cry in the Car)
The quick goodbye, the tears (yours and theirs), and what actually happens in the classroom after you walk out the door.
17 Fun Things to Do in Norfolk with Young Kids
A teacher-tested list of Norfolk outings that work for preschool-size legs, naps, and attention spans, most of them minutes from Ghent.
Welcome to First Presbyterian Preschool
A joyful, developmentally focused learning community in the heart of Norfolk.
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