Hello everyone! I'm teacher Jarrod, the director of CCS and a parent at the school too. Today in my video I'm talking about dealing with hard feelings, like confusion, frustration, sadness, and disappointment. I read the wonderful book Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst. I also (spoiler alert!) react [...]
Dear CCS Summer Club, Hello! I’m Teacher Naima, former Redbud teacher and incoming assistant director at the Children’s Community School. Today’s Summer Club offering explores the different ways that mindfulness is a useful tool that all people, including your children, can actively use when they are feeling overwhelmed in their bodies, brains, or feelings. [...]
Dear CCS Summer Club, Hi! I'm Teacher Carrie, CCS parent and Curriculum Coordinator. Today we're going to be exploring using our imaginations to act out books with young children. This is a fun activity for which you don't need any materials except a good story. In my house, this activity has also helped to add [...]
Dear Summer Club Families Hi everyone! My name is Patricia (she/her) and I was a teacher in the Magnolia room this past year. Today I will be conducting a science experiment called 'Elephant's Toothpaste'. Elephant's Toothpaste is a form of sensory play. Learning/Content Area: Sensory play includes any activity that stimulates your young child's senses: [...]
Dear CCS Summer Club, Hi everyone! My name is Maddie Hopfield (she/her) and I am a former Oak Teacher. Today I will be sharing a couple of imaginative movement games I’ve used as a dance teacher at CCS summer camp. While these games are great to play in large groups, they can also be adjusted [...]
Hi there, CCS Summer Club! I'm Teacher Alex (they/them or she/her) and I've been a Redbud and Oak teacher at CCS for three years. Today I'm going to paint a picture of things I see outside my bedroom window, by mixing different colors of paint together. This is a fun way to learn to identify [...]
Dear CCS Summer Club, I am Teacher Tyler and I have been in the Redbud room for the past two years. I am excited to share a book with you about emotions and how we express them. Kids (and adults) are having many big emotions right now and it is so important for kids to know that [...]
Dear CCS Summer Club, This is Teacher Rachel. I've been a teacher in the Magnolia room for the past two years and today I'm excited to share a book that I put together from conversations we had with the Magnolia kids this spring. The book is made up of ideas kids had about things you [...]
Dear Families, My name is Teacher Octavia and I'm excited to be here with you at the CCS Summer Club! Today I want to share a delight of mine for the summer months. Visiting the Aquarium in the summer is a very exciting trip for my family. It cannot only provide some real quality time [...]
Dear Families, This is Teacher Carrie, the CCS Curriculum Coordinator and parent to two CCS students. Today we will be learning about the importance of Taking Alone Time for kids and grown-ups alike. Kids may have all different feelings about spending time alone; it may feel relaxing, boring, relieving, scary, uncomfortable or fun depending on [...]