Coach John is always finding new ways to engage children and entertain us! He set up two big goals in the Common Space and introduced the Older Toddlers to hockey. Although they loved hitting the balls with the field hockey sticks, the nets became more enticing as the games progressed. Introducing toddlers to field hockey... Plenty of room in the net for some conversation... The preschoolers already had...
Coach John loves Halloween so much that he celebrates for weeks. Last week, he showed off his new witches hands to go along with his sparkly wig and led the 3′s and 4′s in his patented “Monster Mash”. He also played his “Builders and Bulldozers” game. He splits the group — usally into boys and girls — and they are intructed to be either a bulldozer and...
In addition to the daily activities in each classroom, CCDC offers several “specials” — Music, Coach John (or Pat), Animal Embassy, Spanish and Yoga. There are many photos in “Eileen’s Photos” on this site. ( password protected) The photos capture the interest, enthusiasm and fun of the these enriching experiences. Here are just a few from the last few weeks to whet your appetite: Spanish… Animal Embassy with “Animal Keith”… ...
The summer is a bittersweet time for families in the Preschool 4′s Room. Although the official graduation ceremony is at the end of June, there are many events throughout the summer that mark the end: “the last day” for children who finish earlier than our final day, the last Animal Embassy, Coach John and Music. This year, there were several children that were going to miss...
Nothing defines summer at CCDC more than water play with Coach John! This summer, it was hot — sometimes very hot — and sunny and we took full advantage. Coach John set up our favorite activities — sliding, slipping, running, dumping and squirting –and rarely missed a chance to get in on the fun. If you need to cool off on a hot day —...
The weather was warm and toasty for our first water play of the year. There were squirting games… …people and rubber duckies got wet! Coach John set up a big water slide that brought many shreiks of delight and shouts of “awesome” and “cool” from the older children. Buckets of water and loads of fun! The complete photo album is in Eileen’s Photos. ...
Coach John loves to set up obstacle courses for the children to climb, crawl, swing and bounce. More photos in Eileen’s photos (password protected). ...
There was great joy Friday morning for everyone – parents, teachers and children — when we opened at 10:00 after yet another snow storm! Last week, we had our first day of sledding and what fun we all had! The hill – or “the mountain” as many children call it — is perfect for young children: there is enough incline to go a little fast and to also walk...
The month of September brings new classrooms, new friends and the continuation of some of our favorite “specials” – music, Animal Embassy, yoga and Coach John. Our goal with these specials is to expose children to a broad range of experiences. All of these teachers have been carefully chosen and would be considered experts in their respective fields. Most importantly, they also reflect the priorities we emphasize here at CCDC – thoughtful and sensitive interaction, developmentally...
Summer fun at CCDC includes music, water play and walks in the fields. This week, one of Coach John’s water play activities involved throwing wet sponges at him! Coach John is a retired phys ed teacher who continues to have fun and his joy is contagious. Take a look at the photo albums posted in Eileen’s photos and you will not only cool off you...