Final Thoughts from CCP for 2020-21 Families

Hi, All.  I’m sincerely sorry our school year got truncated yet AGAIN!  Arkel is doing an amazing job with the rebuild, and we’re getting all new floors as well (so 2s, fellowship hall, offices, etc.).  Which is good, because our 2s area needed some TLC paint-wise and flooring-wise.  So Praise the Lord!!  Lots of goodContinue reading “Final Thoughts from CCP for 2020-21 Families”

Reading to 2 and 3 Year Olds

I was talking with another teacher this afternoon about reading.  I’m sure you already know this, but the primary indicator of future academic success is READING!  This includes picture books, read alouds (at home and school), being surrounded by literature (think home library or bookshelves in various places in the home)…and MUCH of that happensContinue reading “Reading to 2 and 3 Year Olds”

Stop Stealing Time

A teacher just sent me this link:  https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/lets-stop-stealing-time-from-children It’s worth a read…and in case you don’t make it to the bottom, here’s the end:  Do you want to know what kids want to do? They want to dawdle. They want to explore. They want to sniff the dandelions and squish mud between their toes. TheyContinue reading “Stop Stealing Time”