Category Archives: Families
← Older posts“Oh No, My Honies!”
November 19, 2021Having Burger be the initiator of this year’s #GivingTuesday campaign seemed only natural, since she has a unique ability to make people listen and do whatever she tells them. Burger was the first teacher I ever met at EC3—my daughter … Continue reading
Decision-Making in Early Learning: An Open Letter to Leaders, and to Parents and Staff of Child Care Centers and Homes
March 15, 2020Leadership is hard in the best of times, and it is made more difficult in ambiguous times. Ambiguity begs us to move, to take action, to reach for anything that promises “different,” because the “different” removes us from present discomfort. Decisions … Continue reading
The Gift of Experience
December 12, 2013Updated 12/2016 Our Henry is not hurting for toys. In fact, I am regularly trying to finds ways of minimizing his collection. While we love the Magna Tiles, Lincoln Logs, Legos, endless art supplies and dress up clothes, they all … Continue reading
Making the “Ask”
November 13, 2013When Lis Weston asked me whether I’d asked my parents to donate to EC3’s Raising the Roof fund, I had to laugh. It’s been a while, thankfully, since the last time I asked my parents for money; about 13 years … Continue reading
Halloween Tips & Tricks
October 22, 2013Halloween can be scary for small children especially with costumes of monsters, witches & devils roaming the streets at night. Here are a few imaginative ways to enjoy Halloween without the usual door-to-door trick-or-treating. You will also find tips and tricks for keeping … Continue reading
Volunteer Opportunities at EC3
October 2, 2013There are many ways to be active within the EC3 community. Since we’re a family cooperative organization, we rely on our families to support us in more ways than just paying tuition. We need help with things around the building … Continue reading
Diversity Series—Part 1: Cultural Diversity
May 13, 2013Earlier 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
Teacher appreciation
April 17, 2013This is teacher appreciation week at EC3. This means parents are busy writing thank-you notes and baking cookies and buying lunch. I have been struggling with what to say or do this time around, as it’s our last time around. … Continue reading
The Race Car Problem
January 2, 2013I’ve been reading a book of essays by teacher and poet Taylor Mali, called What Teachers Make: In Praise of the Greatest Job in the World. He’s got a lot to say about education and the people involved in it–which … Continue reading
Spirit Day at EC3
October 19, 2012To celebrate our anticipation of tomorrow’s big football rivalry, EC3’s staff members dress up in team colors. We decorate our hallways and rooms. We sing fight songs–and play them on the PA system! But of course, we still keep to … Continue reading