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Featured Teacher: Ms. Kimberley

At Children’s Discovery Center, every classroom is guided by heart, experience and a passion for discovery, with our teachers at the helm. This month, we’re thrilled to introduce one of our newest additions to the CDC family, Ms. Kimberley Edgar! A veteran educator with a specialty in early childhood development, Ms. Kimberley is already making…
Featured Project: Investigating Lights and Shadows

For more than 30 years, curiosity has served as the compass in CDC’s Reggio Emilia classrooms, allowing students to explore and let questions light the way to incredible discoveries. That proven process is exactly what happened in Ms. Ami and Ms. Rachael’s Pre-K classroom when the children encountered something as simple (and magical) as a…
The Power of Faith In Shaping Early Childhood

In early childhood, every moment is full of discovery. Each moment is an opportunity to learn, from ABCs and 123s to how to care, connect and understand their place in the world. At Children’s Discovery Center, we believe these early years are especially sacred. As a Christian school guided by the Reggio Emilia Approach, we…
Create Calm with These Mindfulness Techniques for Preschoolers and Parents

In a world full of color, sound and constant movement, even our youngest learners need moments of stillness. At Children’s Discovery Center, we know that mindfulness (the simple practice of noticing the present moment) can bring peace and focus to busy little minds and big hearts alike. So, let’s take a moment to pause, breathe…
The Science of Play (and 3 Fun At-Home Experiments)

When a child builds, explores or simply asks “Why?”, they’re doing far more than playing. They’re learning and growing. At Children’s Discovery Center, we believe every moment of curiosity holds the potential for discovery. Through play, observation and imagination, children uncover how the world works and how they can shape it. How does curiosity drive…
Featured Project: Mark Making

Even the tiniest hands can uncover grand discoveries! Our Toddler A classroom (12-25 months) students have been making their mark in their “Mark Making” lesson. This hands-on learning project began in August and is teaching our students healthy ways to make their mark in the world. Creatively-Inspired Curiosity This project grew from the children’s growing…
3 Ways to Build a Better Partnership with Your Child’s Teacher

Raising and educating children is truly a team effort, as parents and teachers bring unique insights and strengths to a child’s life. When these two worlds work together, children feel more supported, confident and ready to learn. Building a strong partnership with your child’s teacher can be simple, and it starts with small steps that…