10/09/2026
The best way to start the morning? With curious minds, happy hearts and plenty of opportunities to learn through play!
This morning, our Early Learning Center students were busy building skills, exploring new ideas and growing together. In one classroom, an interactive read-aloud brought a story about a bus ride to life! Students listened for their characters, brought them up when they appeared in the story and helped the adventure unfold. When young learners get to participate in a story, they do more than listen. They practice paying attention, following along, building language skills and making connections that help learning stick!
In another classroom, students explored Mouse Paint with their own little copies of the book, saying color names aloud and practicing pronunciation as they followed along. Every new word, shared answer and turn of the page was another opportunity to grow. 🖍️
And before heading outside, students took a moment to sing a song about calming their bodies and getting focused. These little routines help young learners practice recognizing their feelings, managing their energy and getting ready for what's next.
Then it was time for some playground fun! From swings and hula hoops to the rock station and imaginative play, students had room to explore, connect with friends and build important social skills. And our amazing teachers and staff were right there alongside them, pushing swings, joining pretend-play adventures and helping little learners discover new things.
At the ELC, learning happens everywhere: in the classroom, on the playground, through a shared story and in every little moment in between. Here, we play together, learn together and grow together!
