Fitness Fanatics at Holly Tree

January is all about health at Holly Tree! We're focusing on exercise and healthy foods all month as we gear up for our Branches Bolt Tiny Marathon that will occur January 28th. Our marathon benefits Branches, a ministry that benefits Never Grow Up children, workers, and families. Find out more about Branches here: http://www.hollytreechildcare.com/branches-ministries.html. A special guest joined us for a Fitness Fanatics kick-off party and got everyone up and moving! Fitness sure feels good!

Our very own Predators mascot, Gnash, surprised everyone with exercises and autographs!

Everybody's ready for fitness and fun--thanks Gnash!

We're also focusing on Pretend Play. Pretend Play isn't only fun, it encourages development is a variety of areas. For more information about the benefits of Pretend Play check out this article from Scholastic:

http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/creativity-play/importance-pretend-play

as well as this from Parents.com

http://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/development/social/the-benefits-of-pretend-play/

Check out our children reaping the benefits!

We love combining fun with learning!!!

Come see for yourself at Holly Tree Priest Lake!