Rep. Mary Isaacson visited Children's Village today, reading to preschooolers and seeing firsthand what a high-quality early learning program looks like!
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During the March 22 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Hearing, Child Care and Preschool: Cutting Costs for Working Families, Senator Casey shared the story that Family Partnership Coordinator, Sim Loh, and Mary Graham, Ex. Dir., had told to his staff. Following the link to listen to the hearing.
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Preschoolers in classroom 201 are currently exploring the life-saving inventions of African American Garrett Morgan. His creations included the 3-way traffic signal!
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Preschoolers in teacher Norma Bell’s classroom are reaching for the stars by building a rocket ship to honor Dr. Mae C. Jemison! They learned…”If you DREAM IT, BELIEVE IT, and WORK HARD, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!,” says Ms. Bell.
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Toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age students are learning about traditions welcoming the Lunar New Year. Such exploration is one of many ways our teachers honor the cultural diversity among our families.
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We LOVE your commitment to children and families.
Our high teacher retention is at the heart of our high-quality program!
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Children’s Village teacher Crystal Hand has been selected for the First Up: Champions for Early Education P.R.I.D.E Project Philly Teacher Cohort of 2022!
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Read about the ways teachers are using literature as an entry point to lessons about race and acceptance. Their aims are two-fold: to talk about diversity rather than ignore it, which can cause more harm than good for children; and to help children establish positive self-talk practices.
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Our School-Age Program continues to provide high-quality academic enrichment to K-6th graders. We are following COVID safety measures while providing a warm, nurturing learning environment. We look forward to answering any questions!
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As another extraordinary year closes, I thank you! Even though we face continued challenges, I have hope for the coming year and am sending you hopeful wishes. Read Mary’s full message!
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Despite extraordinary COVID-related challenges, our teachers are providing young children – during the most critical phase of their development – with engaging, play-based learning approaches. Our well-planned classroom environments are filled with the tools of play – blocks, sand, puzzles, dramatic play materials. Our nationally accredited Preschool Program has openings!
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Working with the Committee for Children, the developer of the Second Step social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum, Children's Village is launching a new out-of-school Second Step component and contributing to research to assess its efficacy.
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Caring, credentialed, committed teachers—many have taught at Children’s Village for decades. Play-based approaches fostering a love of learning. Welcoming, culturally responsive environment that respects and supports all families. Nutritious snacks and meals prepared on-site in our commercial kitchen. We provide this and more—as a nationally accredited, Keystone STARS 4 program, we continually seek the highest standard of excellence.
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Ten members of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 6066 spent a recent Sunday assembling 303 school bags – one for each of our preschool and school-age students -- brimming with supplies.
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Our Nutrition Program works to serve meals that not only are nutritious but represent the tastes, smells, traditions, and cultures of Children's Village families. Children often ask for their Children’s Village mealtime favorites at home!
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The visit allowed us to showcase the outstanding work our teachers and staff do every day to meet the needs of children and families, including those confronting economic challenges. Equally important, the visit provided a valuable opportunity to speak with officials about how early care and education policy plays out in Children's Village's day-to-day operations, especially during COVID-19.
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Yippee! It’s our birthday—and we would not have made it to our 45th without you! Thank you for sharing our commitment to high-quality early education and academic enrichment for all children!
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Thanks to a partnership with The Clay Studio, our school-age students are using the tactile medium of clay to nurture imagination, critical thinking, and persistence. The Clay Studio's professional teaching artists are leading lessons via Zoom on the basics of hand building with clay.
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Most Philadelphia families with children qualify for a new monthly payment of $250 or $300 per child starting in July.
The good news is that it’s really easy to receive! All families need to do is file their taxes, even if they don’t normally file or have no income. Learn more!
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