Author Archives: Kim Baumgaertel

Inuksuk gazed across the snowy, treeless landscape.  The sun, shrouded by flat, gray clouds, hung low in the horizon and a few dry flakes spun in the gathering wind.  Inuksuk smiled. It was the perfect day to build an igloo. … Continue reading →

Preschool was on break this week as the mommies packed for their bachelorette bash in Santa Fe.  However, we still got to put our OmaOpa skills into play. First, I frolicked with the Little E’s while their mommy shopped.  After … Continue reading →

HORTON HEARD some Whos down in E-ville this week, folks.  HAVING another H-activity to attend in the HARBOR later with their Aunty Jenny, the three Little Whos took preschool on the road for a rollicking Letter H day. E-ville, as … Continue reading →

‘Twas a golden, fall day in preschool land when the GRANNY in GLASSES prepped her toddlers for drama practice.  Today’s Letter G involved a spectacle based loosely on Goodnight, Gorilla, by Peggy Rathmann, GREATLY loved by all three tots. (Earlier … Continue reading →

Mrs. M walked into our classroom last Tuesday and explained that she’d dreamt about me the night before: I was a second-grade teacher!  This is hilarious for several reasons, not the least of which was my inability to think of … Continue reading →

Thank you for a terrific farewell visit last Thursday; my preschoolers were impressed.  It was, of course, Letter E for ELEPHANT day and you’re not one — nonetheless, you two ladies ENTERTAINED us EXCELLENTLY. Not to throw shade towards Suki, … Continue reading →

Once upon a time, when Opa was a lad (this was a very long time ago), his mommy taught him how to make donuts. “Jimmy,” said Opa’s mommy, “because you like donuts so much, I’m going to teach you how … Continue reading →

The sun was not hot, It was too COLD to play So they stayed in the house To have preschool that day.   I knew they would COME As they usually do, Very early for CORN flakes, Plus a sausage … Continue reading →

  PORT ORCHARD – In a shocking development yesterday, three tots were chased by a large carnivore while on a preschool field trip.  According to witnesses, the bear lumbered from its long, narrow cave wielding a red coffee cup and roaring … Continue reading →

Dear Mommy and Daddy, Yesterday was my very first day at OpaOma’s preschool, and they said I was a good student.  While Moses was off applying for his passport — whatever that is — Nomi and I learned that “A” … Continue reading →