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“Above all, HOPE”

Two years ago, the Hollis family was anxiously awaiting the birth of their third child, a baby boy. On February 19, 2017, the family was thrilled to welcome their newest addition, Hank. “It was a totally normal and healthy pregnancy and delivery,” Hank’s mother, Katie said. “We went home in...

Patience. Encouragement. Strength.

When Alyson gave birth to her son, Parker, doctors immediately knew that something was wrong. After Parker was quickly taken to the NICU, Alyson and her husband, Sean, learned just how sick their baby was. They began to prepare for the worst-case scenario. At only 6 days old, Parker had his first...

Toddler Times April 2018

Monthly Theme: Zoo Animals and Pets Signs: monkey, elephant, bear, tiger, lion, dog, cat Key Vocabulary Words: bear, monkey, tiger, giraffe, elephant, zoo, tall, short, big, little, fur Nursery Rhymes and Finger Plays Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed Five Little Monkeys Swinging from...

Toddler Times March 2018

Monthly Theme: Transportation and Community Helpers Signs:  car, truck, boat, policeman, doctor, fireman, up, down, stop, go Key Vocabulary Words: car, truck, airplane, train, boat, bus, teacher, policeman, fireman, doctor, over, under, up, down, stop, go, fast, slow Songs, Nursery Rhymes, and...

The Bell Center Toddler Times – December

Monthly Theme for December: Cookies, Cocoa, and Candy Canes Signs: run, walk, fast, slow, jump, stop, go, cookie, candy Key Vocabulary Words: cookies, candy, gingerbread, bake, mix, stir, bowl, spoon, cocoa, peppermint Nursery Rhymes and Finger Plays: The Gingerbread Man, Pat-a-Cake Teacher...

The Bell Center Toddler Times – November

Happy fall y’all! In our classes, we’ll be discussing food, fall and Thanksgiving!  What an exciting time of the year to be at The Bell Center!  Monthly Theme Fall/Food/Thanksgiving Signs: “cookie”, “cracker”, “water”, “juice”, “fish”, “turkey”, “thank you” Key...

The Bell Center Toddler Times

October 2017 Teachers: The 2017-2018 school year is in full swing at The Bell Center.  Earlier in September, past and present TBC families joined us at the Birmingham Zoo for an exciting evening with the animals and enjoyed a catered meal from Taziki’s.  Be on the lookout for future TBC...

Tailgate Challenge

Fall is in the air and that means a couple of things…pumpkin spiced everything and football! Getting ready for the beginning of the football season, The Bell Center held its 9th Annual Tailgate Challenge on Saturday, August 26, and it was so much fun! The streets and the parking lot were packed...

Grateful for another year at The Bell Center

August means back to school for Marissa Benjamin, a math specialist in the Hoover City Schools. It also means back to The Bell Center for her daughter, almost 3-year-old Cami. “This is the time of year that’s hard,” says Marissa. “I’m excited about starting my new year at school, and...

The Bell Center Toddler Times

Monthly Theme: EveryBODY at School Signs: more, please, eat, drink, ball, my turn Key Vocabulary Words: hi/hello, bye/goodbye, girl, boy, yes, no, head, shoulders, knees, toes, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, hands, feet, friend Nursery Rhymes, Finger Plays, and Songs Head, Shoulders, Knees and...