Monthly Archives: May 2013

Sitting-Waving-Watching

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Every morning, the Toddlerland students use their big bridge and wide window to watch children and parents arrive and depart. Often, the children wave “bye-bye” to their own parents before beginning their play at EC3. Seeing parents leave in the … Continue reading

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Tinkers

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Max and Justin in the Bluegill room might have a future as engineers, don’t you think? The children at EC3 have so many opportunities to be creative throughout the day in many different ways: like building inventions! Mindful play with … Continue reading

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S-S-S-SPEEDY

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If you ask Morgan or any of the children from the Bluegill room who their favorite class pet is, we guarantee they will overwhelmingly respond with “Speedy!” The loveable turtle has lived at EC3 for more than five years and provides a little … Continue reading

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Part 3: How do we talk about disABILITY & inclusion?

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Every child and infant at EC3 has the right to participate in a broad range of activities as full-fledged members of families, communities and society. A classroom filled with students who have a variety of abilities and disabilities provides the … Continue reading

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Part 2: How do we talk to children about race?

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  When we don’t give young children the words to talk about our differences and race, it becomes something they view as forbidden and dangerous. That leads to fear and mistrust. Building awareness and respectful understanding early on can positively … Continue reading

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Diversity Series—Part 1: Cultural Diversity

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Earlier this month, Program Director Patti Casey led all EC3 staff through a Cultural Competency and Inclusion Training. In three parts over the next week, we will share what we learned with you for your own family conversations and teaching … Continue reading

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Cookin in the Kitchen!

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Mya and Alex took a break from kitchen play to ham it up for the camera this week. The Tiger room was really active in imaginative play, and these two were busy cooking pretend sandwiches in the mini kitchen. Some of … Continue reading

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All the Senses

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Toddlerland. There’s always something crazy-cool going on there, and this day was no different. Sensory bins help the little ones  discover new things through all their senses-to immerse themselves and learn in a full capacity. Angel had a blast in … Continue reading

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