Hands on, brains on.
What better way to start the day than with open-ended materials? Blocks, paint, clay, and water engage the brain naturally, ignite creativity, build resilience, and sharpen essential language and social skills as well as extend attention span. In a word: paramount.
Children move fluidly, teachers observe carefully.
Tuning minds with a song.
Music steadies even the most wily of young learners. It teaches timing and tune, and brings us all together. The repertoire includes songs from all over the world as well as those that incorporate challenging, rhyming lyrics and movements. What’s more, it helps develop important cognitive skills, and James always has a cool instrument or two on hand!
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What instrument is James playing today?(Drag to discover!)
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What instrument is James playing today?(Drag to discover!)
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Go outside? Every. Single. Day. (Enough said.) And the kids get to build outside too!
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Go outside? Every. Single. Day. (Enough said.) And the kids get to build outside too!
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Go outside? Every. Single. Day. (Enough said.) And the kids get to build outside too!
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Go outside? Every. Single. Day. (Enough said.) And the kids get to build outside too!
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Go outside? Every. Single. Day. (Enough said.) And the kids get to build outside too!
Listen. Learn. Inspire.
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Good books, skillfully chosen, inspire important conversations, expand horizons, reinforce concepts, and make us all think and laugh. Read-alouds also require kids to learn to listen, build comprehension skills, and control impulses. |
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Rhythms: Connecting bodies and minds.
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Engaging in rhythmic activity aids in the development of the cerebellum, crucial for motor control and coordination, and activates the brain's reward system, releasing dopamine, which boosts attention and motivation. It’s also super fun! |
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Expanding their worlds.
Late afternoon is a perfect time to take a trip. Library? School Store? Principal Frank’s office? There’s a pretty neat campus to explore! Extended-Day 2s and 3s reap many benefits of having extra time at school, integrating themselves in the larger community.
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Let’s explore the wide world of C&C!
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Let’s explore the wide world of C&C!
Coming together.
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Sharing perspectives in Community Meeting is a cornerstone of C&C. What’s the topic today? Will we talk about feelings, our families, the new snack routine? The sky’s the limit! |
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