As we reopen our learning centers, we are putting safety first to protect our families and staff. All teachers and staff will go through training on health and safety practices. We continue to work closely with the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS), and follow CDC guidelines and Governor Raimondo's plan to reopen Rhode Island child care centers. We have worked hard to make changes to allow us to provide a service for families. Read more about the Reopening RI plans at reopeningri.com. Please note that our health and safety procedures change as the reopening guidance … [Read more...]
Social Story: My school changed after COVID-19
As children start to return to child care centers and schools, it is important to help ease the transition. Children may have many emotions about returning to school. They may not fully understand why there are changes in their school. Some teachers and classmates may not return or there may be new faces in the classroom. All of these changes can be confusing and difficult for children to process. One way to help ease the transition is through social stories. Social stories help guide children through a specific topic. We released a new social story that focuses on acknowledging … [Read more...]
Teach the importance of a preschool graduation
Graduation is such a special milestone in a child’s life. This ceremony is a great opportunity to celebrate learning and to recognize an important milestone, one that may be the first of many milestones. The innate feeling of pride and accomplishment as you walk across the stage to receive your preschool diploma is so amazing. From the tassel on the graduation cap to hearing the ceremonial music of “Pomp and Circumstance” for the first time, graduation is a special moment. Celebrating milestones and educational achievements helps give children a sense of accomplishment and pride. … [Read more...]
