There comes a time when you consider the most important people in your life. It is currently during the first lockdown of the COVID-19 Virus that I write this tribute to Nancy Aitken. Take my advice and think of who you owe a debt of gratitude to.
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A Mixed Blend: Montessori, Reggio, Waldorf, Nature Play-Based and More! As parents, you’ve heard the names: Montessori, Reggio Amelio, Waldorf and Nature Based just to name a few. They imply prestige, the ivy league of preschools or just a distinct vibe that you may relate to your parenting
Read more →Little Scarlett Riding Hood, A girl of five years old, Lived deep within the forest, In a cottage trimmed with gold, She loved her mom she loved her home, She loved her dear sweet dad, But then one day she got a call, That made her very
Read more →Dollar Store Rocks and a Gold Pen! That’s really all it takes and matching letters, identifying the alphabet takes on a whole new dimension. Children get used to finding those plastic or cardboard letters that are perfectly die-cut. But what about human hand-printed letters. Do they know?
Read more →From California, to Maui, Burma to Thailand….I began to think about children and their feet, in preschool environments. I was amused and a bit envious that this Maui Preschool had a row of feet washing faucets for children as they reentered the center. Shoes in Maui
Read more →We’ve worked for months to get the environment right. To purchase what we need, the get equipment in the right positions… But the missing ingredient and the key ingredient is, of course the kids! What courage we see in these young faces. Meeting new teachers, new
Read more →Stomping into it? With a smile? By putting your party hat on? Poised and Purposeful. Or ready to take a bite out of it? How ever you do it….do it with us at Caring Connection Children’s Centers. Midtown and West Sac Campuses
Read more →Preschool is not just for children! At Caring Connection Children’s Center, you the parent are so important. We want to make dropping off your child feel wonderful. We want your arrival and departure every day to enhance your life, leave you to perform better at work, to
Read more →Join us for our GRAND OPENING FESTIVAL FREE! FUN FOR FAMILY! Join us. Tour the facility. See the Nature Playscape (rain or shine). Special Guest: Author and Musican Matthew Gollub Special Holiday Activities! Your OPPORTUNITY IS NOW! If you are considering child care or
Read more →I usually write about the almost magical transformation of our natural playgrounds with pictures and words, everyone smiling and working hard. I love to show how a desolate or unloved playground with ripped-up hard surfaces and dying greenery is turned – almost magically – into a paradise
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