Often times we focus on what our EC3 kids are doing in the photos we share, and we try to explain the connection between “play” and development. But the real magic is going on in those cute little noggins. Emerson … Continue reading →

Look at these Bears building in the Bear Room! Tyler is having fun with Danielle and helping Spencer build a super-high-to-the-sky, multi-colored tower out of Legos. Who doesn’t love Legos? Those colorful and easy-to-use blocks still have the same bumps … Continue reading →

  Brynn is enjoying some sensory learning in the Bee Room. This cubby area is perfect for developing self recognition with the mirrors of all sizes. gross motor skills. She can pull herself up to see what else is going … Continue reading →

She’s so cute, we could eat her up! Ella sure is enjoying her lunch in the Tiger room. Mealtime is a great time at EC3. It allows quiet interaction between children, their friends and their teachers. We get to observe … Continue reading →

Does anyone remember the satisfying thwack of a typewriter key hitting the paper? Those were the days. Jacob and his Bear friends might not see these relics at mom’s or dad’s office anymore, but at school they can explore that … Continue reading →

Fiona and her Gecko friends are in the thick of pretend play, and it looks like she wants to share that juicy pear. Using “real life” experiences and settings allows Fiona and her friends to develop self-help skills and mimic … Continue reading →

Norah looks oh-so-proud to be standing tall and shaking her rattle. Our local and beloved Tim the Music Man brings sound and language exploration to the EC3 each week, not to mention story-telling, imagination, and movement. What could Norah be … Continue reading →

Truly, the hair looks faster than the car, don’t you think? Chinyere is busy in Toddlerland testing cause-and-effect, stretching his imagination, and concentrating on achieving his intended result. Looks like the learning in “Big Room” is as fast as the … Continue reading →

  How many gals and bouncy balls can we pack into a wagon? Quite a few! It’s nice to see Bluegills Nadia, Norah, and Morgan off on a joint adventure in the newly refurbished gym. They’re learning to cooperate and … Continue reading →

Sniff. They grow up so fast. Before you know it, she’ll be dressing for work and signing on the dotted line. But today Samantha is stretching her imagination with dress-up pretend play, practicing her fine motor skills on that yellow … Continue reading →