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Brightwheel: Stay Connected and Informed
Our partnership with Brightwheel ensures that you stay closely connected to your child’s educational journey. Download the app here to easily link up with your child’s teacher. Your child’s teacher will use this secure platform to share pictures and videos, providing you with real-time insights into their activities and progress.
But that’s not all – Brightwheel also streamlines administrative tasks, including attendance and tuition, making it a comprehensive tool for enhancing your child’s learning experience. Stay informed, engaged, and connected with ease through Brightwheel.
Creative Curriculum: Nurturing Creative, Confident, and Caring Learners
Our approach to education, rooted in the Creative Curriculum, is dedicated to the critical years from birth through age 6. We prioritize developmentally appropriate practices and a holistic, whole-child approach.
Our commitment is to respect and honor each child’s unique skill progression. We believe in empowering young learners to become creative, confident, and caring individuals. This journey unfolds through joyful, play-based investigations that ignite curiosity and foster a love for learning.
For more information, visit Teaching Strategies.
Teaching Strategies Gold: Tailored Assessment for Success
Complementing our curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold serves as our online assessment tool. It plays a pivotal role in our commitment to individualized and age-appropriate lesson plans, ensuring the success of each child in our care.
With Teaching Strategies Gold, we can closely monitor and assess each child’s progress, allowing us to customize our approach to meet their unique needs. This tool is an essential part of our dedication to providing an environment where every child can thrive.
Learn more about Teaching Strategies Gold at Teaching Strategies.
Handwriting Without Tears: Building Strong Foundations
For our oldest learners, we implement the Handwriting Without Tears program, rooted in decades of research and expertise. This program takes a systematic approach to handwriting, employing multisensory tools, hands-on materials, and engaging activities to develop this foundational skill.
Through Handwriting Without Tears, we ensure that our students build a strong and confident foundation in handwriting, setting them up for success in their educational journey. Discover more about this program at Handwriting Without Tears.
Developmental Milestone Tracker: Your Child's Progress at Your Fingertips
We encourage families to utilize the free CDC app for tracking and supporting your child’s development. This user-friendly app not only allows you to monitor developmental milestones but also provides valuable insights on how to nurture your child’s growth effectively. Additionally, it aids in keeping your doctor’s appointments organized and on schedule.
For further details and to access this invaluable resource, click here.
Early Intervention: Act Now for a Brighter Future
If you have any concerns about your child’s development, we urge you not to wait. These early years of rapid brain and physical growth are fleeting. The sooner children receive the support they need, the more positive the outcomes.
Early Intervention is free and available to all children, regardless of family income. Our team is here to guide you through the referral process, helping you determine if your child is eligible for these invaluable services.
Don’t hesitate to take the first step toward a brighter future for your child. Learn more about Early Intervention and get started at CCIU Early Intervention.