Star Class

Age 3 by September

WELCOME TO STAR CLASS!

Our goal is to create a fun and loving environment for all the children and families that come into our class. The value of play is important to me. Through play, children develop cognitive, physical, social, and emotional wellbeing. We will create a safe environment for children to be able to take risks that can encourage their growth and all aspects of their development. As children play, interact, problem solve, create, and form community, they learn.

Our room will be a fun, creative, safe, and positive learning environment, full of play and opportunity for children to discover what they love about life and enjoy about learning. It is my job to help your child transition toward more independence and self-care, from side-by-side play to playing one-on-one or in small groups, to be confident when being away from their caregiver for a few hours, and feel secure to be themselves as they mature and investigate their world.

Meet the Teachers

  • LEAD TEACHER

    Hi! My name is Lindsay, and I am so excited to join Little Acorn as the lead teacher in the Star class.

    I’ve taught preschool for the past five years and have a bachelor’s degree in Educational Studies with a focus on Trauma-Informed Early Childhood Education. Throughout my years of teaching, I have especially loved watching children grow in their confidence, independence, and excitement for learning. I enjoy creating engaging, hands-on experiences that encourage curiosity and give children opportunities to explore, ask questions, and develop new skills.

    I believe children learn best when they have an active role in their own learning, and I enjoy following their interests and curiosity to help guide our classroom experiences. I also believe that learning to respect ourselves and others starts early, which is why consent, personal boundaries, and celebrating differences are important parts of our classroom. I especially enjoy incorporating ASL into our daily routines and creating opportunities for children to learn about and appreciate the many ways people communicate, learn, and experience the world. My goal is to create a classroom where children feel respected and encouraged while building the skills, confidence, and curiosity that will support them throughout their school years. 

    Outside of the classroom, I am originally from Indiana and moved to Washington in 2017. I have been with my husband for 11 years, and although we have been together for quite a while, we officially got married last year! We share our home with our Siamese cat and German Shepherd. I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling abroad, playing soccer, and scuba diving.

    I am looking forward to a wonderful year of learning, exploring, and growing together in the Star class!

  • ASSISTANT TEACHER

    Hi! My name is Caitlin and I am so excited to join the Little Acorn team as an assistant teacher in the Star class this year. 

    Although this is my first year as an assistant teacher, I have been with the Little Acorn family as a parent for the past 2 years. My youngest child graduated from the leapfrog class in June!

    For the last 10 years I have been a stay at home mom to my two boys, ages 10 and 5. I have been lucky enough to also work as an in home childcare provider to a few wonderful families throughout those years, aswell as coaching youth soccer and subbing here at Little Acorn, time that I have cherished. 

    Before starting a family with my husband I had studied marketing and public relations but never found a true passion there. After having my own children and working with them and their peers I knew that's what sparked my joy. 

    At home my interests include spending time with my family camping and hiking, exploring local art and music, gardening, baking and intense rounds of go fish!

    I cannot wait to meet your little ones and help them feel safe and comfortable as they enter their preschool journey.