Students at Merryhill Preschool in Milpitas Create Paper

Students at Merryhill Preschool in Milpitas recently celebrated Earth Day by making paper and cards out of recycled materials. Through the project, students learned how to supplement the school’s recycling efforts by reusing materials around them to create something new. To make sheets of paper, students soaked shredded egg cartons, cardboard, newspaper and other recycled paper products in water to create a pulp. They then strained the pulp, added dried leaves and let it dry. The students used the paper to create Earth Day cards and other art projects. Merryhill Preschool teaches the importance of community and exploring nature at a young age.

About Merryhill Preschool

Merryhill Preschool in Milpitas, Calif., is part of Nobel Learning Communities, Inc., a national network of more than 200 nonsectarian private schools, including preschools, K-8 and high schools in 19 states across the nation and the District of Columbia. Merryhill Schools provide high quality private education, with a challenging and well-rounded curriculum, caring and skilled teachers and attention to individual learning styles. Many also offer before and after school care and summer camp. For more information on Merryhill School, or to find a school near you, please visit www.MerryhillSchool.com.