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Featured Teacher: Ms. Felicia
READ MORE: Featured Teacher: Ms. FeliciaAt Children’s Discovery Center, some of the most meaningful lessons begin with a simple observation. Those lessons are made possible because of two things. A curious student takes note of one of the mysteries of our universe – a bird building a nest, a leaf changing color or a shadow taking shape, to name a…
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Featured Projects: Our Favorite Discoveries From Summer 2026
READ MORE: Featured Projects: Our Favorite Discoveries From Summer 2026Summertime gives way to an exciting world of possibilities! The sunshine invites children to play outside. The breeze whispers to us, “Come explore!” At Children’s Discovery Center, we’ve spent the past few months doing just that. Students in our pre-K classes have followed curiosity wherever it led wth a wide range of Reggio Emilia lessons…
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How Do Reggio Emilia Classrooms and Montessori Schools Compare?
READ MORE: How Do Reggio Emilia Classrooms and Montessori Schools Compare?Key Takeaways Are Reggio Emilia and Montessori the same thing? No, although similar, the Reggio Emilia philosophy and Montessori are unique teaching methods that offer their own special benefits for children. Both approaches respect children as capable learners and give them meaningful opportunities to explore. However, parents and students who step into each classroom quickly…
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What Age Should My Child Start Preschool?
READ MORE: What Age Should My Child Start Preschool?Key Takeaways “When should my child start preschool?” is a question all parents eventually ask themselves. Many little ones graduate from daycare at ages 3 and 4, but there is no true, perfect age that applies to every child. In reality, the “right time” depends on your child’s development, personality and comfort with new routines.…
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How To Prepare Your Child (and Yourself) For Preschool
READ MORE: How To Prepare Your Child (and Yourself) For PreschoolKey TakeawaysStart preparing 2–3 weeks before preschool begins by practicing your child’s morning routine, bedtime and drop-off schedule.Talk positively about preschool using specific examples of what they’ll experience, like storytime, art projects and making new friends.Create a consistent goodbye routine to help your child feel secure and build confidence during drop-off.Remember that the transition is…
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Is Infant Care Right for Your Family?
READ MORE: Is Infant Care Right for Your Family?Year one of your baby’s life is full of milestones you’ll never forget, from the first smile and wobbly crawl to the first time they reach for you across the room. While these memories live in our minds forever, there’s just as much happening beneath the surface. Every coo, every shared glance, every quiet moment…
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Our Journey to the Heart of Reggio Emilia
READ MORE: Our Journey to the Heart of Reggio EmiliaIf you’ve spoken with our teachers or visited our centers, you know that the Reggio Emilia approach has guided Children’s Discovery Center for more than 40 years. So, when our educators were blessed to visit the birthplace of this incredible teaching tool, we jumped at the opportunity. On May 22, Kristin Tansel and Angel Heath…